very hard to predict as Robin said. Much easier to start thinking about how long it might take you to cover the 112 miles after having done RR1 and most definetly RR2. Assuming you can find a somewhat similar course to do them on. Focusing on a specific time goal is not always a good idea however. If you get a flat or end up stopping a few times for some other reason on the bike course you might find yourself wanting to chase a goal you set for yourself while sacraficing the bigger picture of having to run a marathon after the bike. Good execution and a solid nutrition plan are most important for setting yourself up for a good overall day. Come in at 6:20 and NOT walk 1 or 2 miles and it all evens itself out in the end.
Don't get caught up in a time goal it can ruin your race or really make for a miserable run. A sub 6 bikeis no good if you walk the marathon. Having said that setting realistic goal do help.
You will have a better idea of your capabilites based on your long rides and especially your race rehersals. If it's really windy or you have a mechnical all bets are off if you are close to 6 hours. Just ride your prescribed EN zone and it will sort itself out.
It's all about mile 18 on the run. Now if you have shown in the past that you can run then you could up the IF on the bike stretching in to that upper part of the .70-.75 zone for the full.
Thanks guys for your responds! Maybe these next 10 weeks will change my fitness but really Im not out there for a bike race. Ill be happy with whatever bike split ill get but sub 6 would be a bonus! gotta drill mile 18 in my head!
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I'm at 2.48w/kg
I'm not sure what u mean about aeroness. I have a Rudy wingspan and 85mm wheels.
so you have good helmet and wheels. add to that a good fit and clean set up regarding bottles, etc.
My guess would be that your bike would over six hours. But just a guess because hard to predict these things.
Don't get caught up in a time goal it can ruin your race or really make for a miserable run. A sub 6 bikeis no good if you walk the marathon. Having said that setting realistic goal do help.
You will have a better idea of your capabilites based on your long rides and especially your race rehersals. If it's really windy or you have a mechnical all bets are off if you are close to 6 hours. Just ride your prescribed EN zone and it will sort itself out.
It's all about mile 18 on the run. Now if you have shown in the past that you can run then you could up the IF on the bike stretching in to that upper part of the .70-.75 zone for the full.
Gordon
Maybe these next 10 weeks will change my fitness but really Im not out there for a bike race. Ill be happy with whatever bike split ill get but sub 6 would be a bonus!
gotta drill mile 18 in my head!