From looking at this years pic, it seems he is lighter than last year. I am curious how much lower his weight was and what his race weight was this year and last. Anyone want to take a stab at it?
Don’t know the answer to your question about specific weights… But did read that he said he was about 7 pounds lighter this year.
From thepaceline.com…“The already-fit Armstrong dropped seven pounds, weighing 173, to help reach his goal of finishing under 2:50.”
So does that mean he was 180 last year?..seems heavy for someone who was 158ish for Tour weight.
220, 221, whatever it takes…
RV
“Next year could be another challenge, another sports challenge, so give me a few months,” Armstrong said
hmmmm…what could it be? Perhaps he is just trying to resurrect the old “Bo Knows…” commercials?
It is amazing how accurate the 20 seconds per mile for every 5 lbs lost rule of thumb is.
Last year he was 2’59’. This year he was 2’46’. That is a 13 minute difference. 7 lbs lost would equate to a 12’15" time saving according to the rule of thumb.
Today I decided to be a nerd.
Today I decided to be a nerd.
Welcome to the club! 
It is amazing how accurate the 5 seconds per mile for every 5 lbs lost rule of thumb is.
Last year he was 2’59’. This year he was 2’46’. That is a 13 minute difference. 7 lbs lost would equate to a 12’15" time saving according to the rule of thumb.
Today I decided to be a nerd.
I think you got your ‘rule’ wrong - not sure how 7 lbs lost applying that gets you to 12’15"
I’ve always worked on 4 seconds / mile / pound…which works rather well in this instance
yeah, not sure where you came up with your figures…i think it’s more like 5 seconds per 1lb
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Oops…I meant 20 seconds for every 5 lbs.
Just to add to your nerdy state of mind this morning, in case you don’t know that, for every inch you loose from your waist, you loose 4 pounds of fat. Maybe has nothing to do with your post, but you can add it to your rule of thumb list.