Through some conversations and through some solo surfing I came across these interesting items that I think you will find interesting as well:
First a chat I found on Joel’s blog with Jordan Rapp (I beleive top 5 finisher at IMC last year in his first IM). Great conversation about IM pacing with a power meter and good philosophy on how a fast IM’er (9hr guy) could approach their training. Good stuff. The only thing I would argue with is that one should target closer to 75% of their FT in an IM, 78% if they feel great and want to bike strong. It all goes to show that even at an elite level, pacing the bike leg is so important.
Interesting tidbit on what is in energy bars – note the section on maltodextrin which I beleive is a key component to fueling in triathlons (see some of my earlier posts on infinit and carbo pro):
http://www.philkaplan.com/thefitnesstruth/update_7_07_03.htm
And I leave you with this article on finding a good triathlon position. I use the same software and procedure as the gent in the article uses. It is one of the best ways to measure angles while a person is actually riding, make changes and then measure again. In fact, I am doing a bike fit tomorrow which I thoroughly enjoy since I get to use my background in biomechanics. The degree is not just a piece of paper after all.
2 responses so far ↓
Peter Eberle // March 18, 2008 at 3:58 pm |
I saw the same article. But I just had a fit from a Retul fitter. Unbelievable technology with motion capture. I have had problems for years, multiple fits by supposed gurus. I went to a PT with a Retul – problems solved. Im riding faster with less effort and no pain. thought you would like to know pete
Scott McMillan // March 18, 2008 at 4:26 pm |
Hi Peter – Thanks for the comment. The retul system is nice (www.retul.com). I looked into buying it but it did not suit my business plan. What is nice is that they have it all automated with fairly inexpensive motion capture technology. In the end, the technology gives the same result as a video system like I use. But, as you discovered, the person doing a dynamic fit is much more important than the technology they use. Scott.