I don’t necessarily think it matters what the front group is or isn’t doing with regards to LS. I mean no duh it matters in that the gap has to be overcome and if suddenly only front pack won every single podium then that would be the new line in sand, but I don’t know if it’s that just yet. However I think he has to basically get to a real chase pack ability and then go from there. So whether the front group puts the jets on or not is almost inconsequential to where LS needs to get too.
Whether the front group improves the gap or not, the chase pack is pretty much on full chase mode coming out of water. Which is why it’s important to be on said wheels and obviously even more important if the front group gap only increases. I also don't think it's the gap that is the issue but number of people within said gap. At some point the front group will only go so fast, but it's the people who can fill the gaps or make each group that is important. Now more than ever we are seeing an increase in the swim ability of many more athletes that suddenly the "uber" biker isn't even a thing anymore.
Brooks Doughtie, M.S.
Exercise Physiology
-USAT Level II
Whether the front group improves the gap or not, the chase pack is pretty much on full chase mode coming out of water. Which is why it’s important to be on said wheels and obviously even more important if the front group gap only increases. I also don't think it's the gap that is the issue but number of people within said gap. At some point the front group will only go so fast, but it's the people who can fill the gaps or make each group that is important. Now more than ever we are seeing an increase in the swim ability of many more athletes that suddenly the "uber" biker isn't even a thing anymore.
Brooks Doughtie, M.S.
Exercise Physiology
-USAT Level II
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B_Doughtie: Nov 21, 23 6:55