Confused about Bike RR

Jeremiah · July 16, 2011 8:26AM

Hi!

Even though I have been through this before I am confused. My En Power Racing Calculator says Gear 1 for 0-.5 hours then Gear 2. Patricks video for this week says first 30 miles (1.5 hours) at Gear 1 then Gear 2. Am I missing something? (as I freak out before my RR)

As I am searching around the link to the 4 Keys states:

The Bike: JRA (Just Ride Along) for about 45-60'. Then shift from JRA to Easy (5:45+ should split) to Steady (sub 5:45 should split).

My bad for not clearing this up in my head 10 minutes before I head out! DOH!

Thanks in advance

JC

kurshing · July 16, 2011 10:11AM

Coach P probably mis-spoke in the video. I would trust the written content.

I am assuming you are doing a 70.3 RR, right? If that is right, then the first 30" is an easy and settling-in kind of pace.

You're good to go.

Jeremiah · July 16, 2011 7:07PM

Hey Steve! Thanks for responding. Actually I am training for IMLV. Does that change it to 90 minutes?

Joe Matchette · July 16, 2011 7:37PM

Yes. As I understand it, JRA for first 90 minutes/30 miles. The calculator you will note says "Half Ironman Wattage Guidance".

kurshing · July 16, 2011 8:39PM

Yeah, then it is 60-90 minutes, ride easy. Then settle into your real race pace.

Coach Patrick · July 17, 2011 10:00PM

IMs = 60-90' JRA;
HIMs = 20-30' JRA.

Confused about Bike RR

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