Mathlete here too :D
I don't know what algorithim the calculator is using but since it does not take into account height so I just wrote it off entirely (I could have been more clear about that in my initial flippant comment) I know it is not using the aforementioned Stillman race weight formula works is based on a runner's height and their discipline. For female runners, the Stillman formula gives you 100 pounds for the first five feet and then 5 pounds per inch thereafter minus a percentage based on discipline, for mid- to long- distance runners that percentage is it's 12-15% for sprinters it's much smaller percentage (I forgot what).
While the Stillman formula is (was?) common in running, I don't think it's useful for triathlon [edit: or running, frankly].
Back in the day, I was a not quite 5'7 long distance runner with a race weight of 112 pounds based on the above. 112 was too low for me. As I've mentioned before, my collegiate athletic career was unspectacular and riddled with injuries and illness mostly due to being over-trained, under-fueled and a little bit of bad luck. I am heavier, stronger and much healthier now (woo muscles).
I don't own a scale now and try really hard to focus on performance goals (run sub X off the bike in an Oly, break Y in a 70.3, don't let elementary school kids lap you in the pool, smile for every camera).
(Formerly SoCalTricurious, now in the PNW).
I don't know what algorithim the calculator is using but since it does not take into account height so I just wrote it off entirely (I could have been more clear about that in my initial flippant comment) I know it is not using the aforementioned Stillman race weight formula works is based on a runner's height and their discipline. For female runners, the Stillman formula gives you 100 pounds for the first five feet and then 5 pounds per inch thereafter minus a percentage based on discipline, for mid- to long- distance runners that percentage is it's 12-15% for sprinters it's much smaller percentage (I forgot what).
While the Stillman formula is (was?) common in running, I don't think it's useful for triathlon [edit: or running, frankly].
Back in the day, I was a not quite 5'7 long distance runner with a race weight of 112 pounds based on the above. 112 was too low for me. As I've mentioned before, my collegiate athletic career was unspectacular and riddled with injuries and illness mostly due to being over-trained, under-fueled and a little bit of bad luck. I am heavier, stronger and much healthier now (woo muscles).
I don't own a scale now and try really hard to focus on performance goals (run sub X off the bike in an Oly, break Y in a 70.3, don't let elementary school kids lap you in the pool, smile for every camera).
(Formerly SoCalTricurious, now in the PNW).
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SoCalTricurious: Oct 20, 17 9:41