So listen up kiddies this could help some of you. I took too many calories on the bike... big mistake I took in 1033 calories for a 56 mile bike. I should only have had 300 cal max on the bike according to coach Johnny.
leson learned look out Musselman participants
Next pro triathletes do not stay aero as much as me. I was behind a few guys that would get out of the bars to drink and take easy corners. what up with that.
Third I think I drafted a bit but I am wondering is it legal for two athletes to say lead for a few miles with second athlete 7 lenghts behind then come up when he is stronger and take the lead then vise versa. I mean with no drafting or slowing but just encouraging to ride hard. I was riding with a guy with similar pace and we were doing this and yes sometimes we were too close and we both learned a lesson there but another rider was saying that that is not legal to trade off the lead like that, it is pulling. Your thoughts please.
You mention Musselman and nutrition. I’m doing the Mini-Mussel which has a 15 mi bike. What do you figure I should intake, if any at all? I figured I’d get a gel and tape it to the bike for use about halfway through the bike ride, or one earlier and one later for some run prep. (500yd swim, 15 mi bike, 3mi run)
Your bike leg was legal, as long as you maintained the proper distance when leading and proper time frame for passing. There is nothing in the rules that limits the number of times you can pass and be passed by the same competitor.
I’ve done this a few times with other strong bikers. You use him to “up” your game within the rules. It works!
Yeah, thats a lot of calories. I took in about 650-700 calories in the form of 5 gels and some liquids. I think I may have even had a bit too many. I have trouble absorbing calories when its so hot out.
No he said 300 max because I am so fit, He is right I am very efficient with my energy. PLan at Musselman 1 serving of clif shot (3.5 scoop) and 3 scoops carbo pro, no gels just salt tabs. 1 gel on the run, lots of water. Stay aero!!
I’m not one to debate w/ The Jonnyo; but as much as 1k cals seems WAY too high, 300 cals total seems WAY too low.
That’s like 125/hr, assuming a reasonably fast bike split.
Why not do it the baby bear way? Somewhere in the middle is probably “just right”.
I did 300 cals/hr at Tupper Lake last year, which was too much, given the intensity level, etc.
250/hr at Timberman was mo betta.
I’m guessing something between 200-250 cals /hr would work nicely for you.