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wareagledustywareagledusty
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As a EN Newbie I have been working to get ready for the start of my OS on 11/1/10.  Have recently purchased a powertap and the WKO software.  Is the Power Webinar a "must have" for a newbie?  

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  • Tom GlynnTom Glynn

    I would say "yes".



    I think there are a couple of great resources that make a big difference. The 4 keys DVD is a must have for triathlon race execution.

     For power, the book "Training and Racing With a Power Meter" by Allan & Coggan, may be a touch dry, but you'll be a lot smarter when you are done. The book is really directed at roadies. The power webinar is a much better tri focus, and much easier to get through. Also, search the forums for the term "crucible" where Patrick will analyze power files for race rehearsals or races.  A great way to learn how to use the WKO software.

     For running, "Daniel's Running Formula" lays out much of the foundation we use here in EN. The book has been around for a long time, for a good reason.

  • Nemo BrauchNemo Brauch
    What Tom said. The Power Webinar is a huge help for power noobs.

    PS- Tom, it's so nice to see you up and about again :-)
  • gilliattgilliatt
    Dusty, yes worth every penny and then some. Definitely a must have
  • Gordon CherwoniakGordon Cherwoniak

    I found it to be excellent source of inforration to get you up and running with the basic power terms and beyond.  You will still have to invest some time but this really helps.

    Gordon

  • Paul TakacPaul Takac
    For me it was absolutely worth every penny and every minute invested
  • wareagledustywareagledusty
    thanks for the feedback everybody! I downloaded the power webinar last night and tonight I am on to the 2nd chapter. Great stuff
  • Neill MorganNeill Morgan
    I have read Allan & Coggan, read through the Wiki, still not sure about how to calculate my bicycle racing wattage for IM and HIM. Must have missed it somewhere. Is this covered in the Webinar? And, during the race, do I need to be able to read IF and TSS from my head unit? I have the 310xt and it does not give me IF or TSS until I put it into WKO+.
  • Keith WickKeith Wick
    Posted By Neill Morgan on 07 Oct 2010 05:11 PM

    I have read Allan & Coggan, read through the Wiki, still not sure about how to calculate my bicycle racing wattage for IM and HIM. Must have missed it somewhere. Is this covered in the Webinar? And, during the race, do I need to be able to read IF and TSS from my head unit? I have the 310xt and it does not give me IF or TSS until I put it into WKO+.





     

    The racing wattage table used to be in the webinar.  If you don't find it there, look for something in the Wiki around Long Course Bike pack.  You do not need to be able to read IF or TSS, but you need to be steady so that ave power is "close enough" to your NP.  You'll have already worked out your gears and pasted those watts to your stem. 

  • Coach RichCoach Rich

    Its in there, in the Webinar, as either a .pdf of Excel file.

  • William JenksWilliam Jenks
    The power calculator is also in the free version. (I admit it...I haven't bought the $$ one, but I've read T&RwaPM, which I had before I joined here.) It's an excel sheet.
  • Neill MorganNeill Morgan

     

     

    Thanks, found it in the Wiki.  Now all I have to do is get my watts up to 240 and my weight down to 60 kg, and I'll be able to ride up the hills without burning up my running legs or falling over.

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