WATTS UP WITH POWER METERS?
As the price of bike power meters to measure watts comes down, they are becoming more mainstream on
When running, we use our Garmins to measure pace per km, in cycling we can use speed BUT watts are a far more precise measure of the intensity you are actually riding
Most trained athletes who bonk on the run during an Ironman, do so because they have gone too hard on the bike and have nothing left for the run. If you know the watt zone you are capable of racing at, you know that you can't go any harder without burning up all your matches.
After reviewing Ironman Hawaii qualifier, Linda Lafrance's zone training and testing data on the Training Peaks software that we use, we put together her Mt Tremblant race plan to include target watt zones on different parts of the course. It was amazing to watch. As Linda hit the run course, she just got stronger!
If you're intrigued by watt training here are some options for more information in the coming weeks:
1) Join our indoor cycling program and get properly trained and coached with watts all Winter long!
4) Get coached one on one on Training Peaks software by one of our experienced and educated coaches who will customize your program for your fitness level and schedule.
For more information please send us an email...
We will be sure to get back to you asap! - info@pbest.ca
Julia Aimers
CSEP Clinical Exercise Physiologist
CSEP High-Performance Specialist
Certified Triathlon, Cycling, Yoga and Swimming Coach
USA Cycling Level 2 Coach
Training Peaks Accredited Coach
A year ago I could only tread water and had not run since childhood. With the amazing Virtual Olympic course, support, guidance, and tips from of all the folks at Team Triumph I've ended the season with my first Olympic distance triathlon under my belt and am hooked! Really looking forward to the 2025 season and even to the hard work over the winter to prepare. Karen Houle
I wanted to let you know that the Perth triathlon was a great experience, I somehow placed third in my age group! What a supportive group of participants (including Team Triumph athletes), cheering bystanders and volunteers.
Thanks to your swim lessons, I learned the technical basics and gained confidence to get back in the pool after decades. And it was really special doing this with Ann Laidlaw, my bestie for many years. We did a couple of additional swims with Kevin and Team Triumph people, also a great way to continue learning and practicing good technical form.
I will continue with lane swimming and who knows, maybe there's another triathlon in my future!
I love the accountability and the structure of the Virtual 70.3 Half Ironman training program. I don't think I would have gotten this far without the program. The accountability is huge for me!
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