![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() All of these factors can dramatically impact your run time. It’s not just about average watts it’s about how you produce those watts, how many “surges” you make during the triathlon, and whether you go harder in the beginning or save some for the finish. The difference between a well-paced bike leg and a poorly paced one can be as little as 15 watts (normalized) for an average in the event. Most triathletes do not understand how easy it is to ride too fast on the bike leg it’s the number one cause of DNF’s in triathlons. The most important thing on the bike will be pacing yourself correctly. Reprinted from Tri Magazine 2010 – Hunter writes a monthly column for their online magazine ( After training and pushing yourself to the limit, you will be prepared to take all of that hard-won fitness and do your best on race day. Sign up for our Email Newsletter How to use a Power Meter to your Advantage in a Triathlon By Hunter Allen ![]()
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