When we do get back to racing in 2021, what is the percentage of our FTP that we should shoot for both the full and half Ironman distances on the bike? I am assuming it would be our normalized power numbers on the bike since the courses vary in elevation. Thanks so much for an incredible product, …

IIRC, the general rule of thumb is: 70.3: ~75-80% 140.6: ~70-75% Your experience and strengths will alter those percentages…I have done 70.3’s over 80% and still been able to run well, but the bike was my strength.

[image] Power13: Your experience and strengths will alter those percentages…I have done 70.3’s over 80% and still been able to run well, but the bike was my strength. These charts are floating around the net and a pretty decent guide. Definitely want to try out whatever target you set in trai…

so just to confirm. the above charts are showing the TSS for each event’s bike? I take a comparable NP divided by FTP and get a percentage. Then look at the appropriate column. the number in the box is the expected TSS for that time? but what good does that do me in preparation?

From the source. [image] How to "Cheat" by Using a Power Meter in an Ironman | TrainingPeaks Joe Friel, author of The Power Meter Handbook, shows how using a power meter in an Ironman triathlon is so effective at dialing in your bike pacing that it's "almost like cheating". Est…

It helps alot with your preperation. Knowing the TSS of your bike will help set up your long rides and ensuring you do enough long rides meeting your TSS goal and higher. Also, one step harder, is finding out your KJs for the IM Bike and hitting those numbers in training 2-3x before the event. IME,…

Fantastic advice, I appreciate this kind of help, I think for me the nutrition is key so I am experimenting now with eating properly on the bike and not over drinking like I have done in the past. This will give me some good guides to measure the effort on the bike. I am a MOPer with a little ove…

oof. another metric i need to stress over. So if I’m 1 hour into a 6 hour bike, how could I possibly estimate what my bike leg’s TSS is going to be (or adjust my power to hit that goal TSS)? I understand having a goal wattage that is a percentage of my FTP. i dont understand how you can predict you…

Hi, welcome and maybe you’d be best moving this into the Ironman training thread? [image] The Ironman Training 2020 Thread Training [image]

You don’t need to concern yourself with TSS during the race; just use it for planning before. If you think the bike course will take you 6 hours, look at the charts above and select a TSS that is in the right range. I am assuming you are a first timer, so 6 hours in the dark grey would give you a ta…

[image] Brandes: IME, most triathlete do not do enough long rides at and harder than their TSS and KJ budget and their race day ride ends up being their harder ride. So much THIS…your race day ride should feel almost easy compared to your training rides. Drives me insane when I see athletes …

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Hi, welcome and maybe you’d be best moving this into the Ironman training thread?

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