Comments on: Sprint Triathlon Training – Go Faster with the Correct Cadence http://www.sprinttriathlontraining.org/cycling/sprint-triathlon-training-go-faster-with-the-correct-cadence Sprint Triathlon Training by Forging the Athlete Training Systems Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:55:59 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 By: admin http://www.sprinttriathlontraining.org/cycling/sprint-triathlon-training-go-faster-with-the-correct-cadence/comment-page-1#comment-70 admin Sun, 18 Apr 2010 20:21:26 +0000 http://www.forgingtheathlete.com/triathlon/?p=99#comment-70 When Standing, I usually shift 1-2 gears harder otherwise you'll start to spin out. Then shift back to 1-2 gears easier as you go to sit. Experiment with the timing of the shifting so that the shifting is smooth with no abrupt jumps in the resistance or excessive noise from the drive chain. When Standing, I usually shift 1-2 gears harder otherwise you’ll start to spin out. Then shift back to 1-2 gears easier as you go to sit. Experiment with the timing of the shifting so that the shifting is smooth with no abrupt jumps in the resistance or excessive noise from the drive chain.

]]> By: Sally http://www.sprinttriathlontraining.org/cycling/sprint-triathlon-training-go-faster-with-the-correct-cadence/comment-page-1#comment-61 Sally Tue, 13 Apr 2010 16:54:14 +0000 http://www.forgingtheathlete.com/triathlon/?p=99#comment-61 Very straight forward and easy to understand article for a very novice triathlete - many thanks. Just need to get rid of my hamstring injury first then I can put your knowledge into practice!! Very straight forward and easy to understand article for a very novice triathlete – many thanks. Just need to get rid of my hamstring injury first then I can put your knowledge into practice!!

]]> By: MJ http://www.sprinttriathlontraining.org/cycling/sprint-triathlon-training-go-faster-with-the-correct-cadence/comment-page-1#comment-60 MJ Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:20:14 +0000 http://www.forgingtheathlete.com/triathlon/?p=99#comment-60 I've been trying to do this higher cadence training since reading your article and it has been great. I can feel my legs getting stronger. I also make sure I do a harder cadence while standing and sitting in between the higher cadence. It seems to help a lot. What do you think? I’ve been trying to do this higher cadence training since reading your article and it has been great. I can feel my legs getting stronger. I also make sure I do a harder cadence while standing and sitting in between the higher cadence. It seems to help a lot. What do you think?

]]> By: admin http://www.sprinttriathlontraining.org/cycling/sprint-triathlon-training-go-faster-with-the-correct-cadence/comment-page-1#comment-33 admin Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:43:54 +0000 http://www.forgingtheathlete.com/triathlon/?p=99#comment-33 Hi Chef! You should definately practice in different gears even while on your trainer. The reason is that if your cadence is fixed, the only thing that will change your effort level is switching gears. Training in only one gear limits that variety of "training zones" that you can work in. You can learn more about training zones in some of my new off-season and pre-season training guides I'll be posting about soon. Thanks. Hi Chef! You should definately practice in different gears even while on your trainer. The reason is that if your cadence is fixed, the only thing that will change your effort level is switching gears. Training in only one gear limits that variety of “training zones” that you can work in. You can learn more about training zones in some of my new off-season and pre-season training guides I’ll be posting about soon. Thanks.

]]> By: Patti http://www.sprinttriathlontraining.org/cycling/sprint-triathlon-training-go-faster-with-the-correct-cadence/comment-page-1#comment-32 Patti Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:22:01 +0000 http://www.forgingtheathlete.com/triathlon/?p=99#comment-32 I am an avid mountain biker and planning on doing my first tri on my mtb with slicks. Because of the varied terrain of mountain biking, I frequently switch gears. I have my bike hooked up to a trainer in my basement for those long New England winters. Should I practice on my trainer spinning on just one gear and not worry about switching gears to train for road riding? I am an avid mountain biker and planning on doing my first tri on my mtb with slicks. Because of the varied terrain of mountain biking, I frequently switch gears. I have my bike hooked up to a trainer in my basement for those long New England winters. Should I practice on my trainer spinning on just one gear and not worry about switching gears to train for road riding?

]]> By: Mike http://www.sprinttriathlontraining.org/cycling/sprint-triathlon-training-go-faster-with-the-correct-cadence/comment-page-1#comment-28 Mike Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:40:30 +0000 http://www.forgingtheathlete.com/triathlon/?p=99#comment-28 Interesting article - - makes sense why I'm tired after 12 miles in 27th gear. I'll certainly work on changing the ratio and picking up the RPMs. Thanks Interesting article – - makes sense why I’m tired after 12 miles in 27th gear. I’ll certainly work on changing the ratio and picking up the RPMs. Thanks

]]> By: admin http://www.sprinttriathlontraining.org/cycling/sprint-triathlon-training-go-faster-with-the-correct-cadence/comment-page-1#comment-27 admin Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:00:27 +0000 http://www.forgingtheathlete.com/triathlon/?p=99#comment-27 Thanks Camilla! In a sense using a higher (ie harder) gear will help you go faster, but only for as long as you can sustain pushing that harder gear. Since it requires more force to do so, you will need to find your own "sweet spot". What's the hardest gear you can push at a decent cadence so as not to get fatigued during your bike leg, and still have energy for the run? I plan on adding some swimming articles soon. Thanks for reading! -Coach Suzanne Thanks Camilla! In a sense using a higher (ie harder) gear will help you go faster, but only for as long as you can sustain pushing that harder gear. Since it requires more force to do so, you will need to find your own “sweet spot”. What’s the hardest gear you can push at a decent cadence so as not to get fatigued during your bike leg, and still have energy for the run?

I plan on adding some swimming articles soon. Thanks for reading!
-Coach Suzanne

]]> By: Camilla http://www.sprinttriathlontraining.org/cycling/sprint-triathlon-training-go-faster-with-the-correct-cadence/comment-page-1#comment-26 Camilla Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:10:07 +0000 http://www.forgingtheathlete.com/triathlon/?p=99#comment-26 Thanks for that article - really helped with your example of high gear vs high RPM. Doesnt higher gear though mean you can push harder as you are avoiding free spin so ultimately you will go faster? Also have you written much on the swimming leg? It's the one I am getting most anxious about...Have first ever tri end of September and have been totally inspired by your 12 week plan and brilliant articles - Thank you!! Thanks for that article – really helped with your example of high gear vs high RPM. Doesnt higher gear though mean you can push harder as you are avoiding free spin so ultimately you will go faster?

Also have you written much on the swimming leg? It’s the one I am getting most anxious about…Have first ever tri end of September and have been totally inspired by your 12 week plan and brilliant articles – Thank you!!

]]> By: Coach Suzanne http://www.sprinttriathlontraining.org/cycling/sprint-triathlon-training-go-faster-with-the-correct-cadence/comment-page-1#comment-25 Coach Suzanne Mon, 24 Aug 2009 04:45:36 +0000 http://www.forgingtheathlete.com/triathlon/?p=99#comment-25 Hi Glenn, basically this article addresses that without telling you outright which one is "best". Everyone is different and each person will find their own best cadence. My personal bias is that MOST people are better off with a slightly faster cadence than a slower cadence, primarily because it will result in less force used with each stroke and hopefully a conservation of energy that can be used for the run. However, unless someone PRACTICES biking at a faster cadence they will never find out what cadence is best for them. As a personal note, I spent my 2nd winter doing tris focusing on my cadence indoors. As a result, I'm spining much faster than usual. However when I find myself in a time trial or race situation, I usually revert to a slower cadence (80rpm). this is a result of having tried and practiced many different cadences with and without a power meter over several years. So...there is no "who does best"...but as an individual triathlete, you need to experiment in trianing and give yourself adequate training time to find out what works best for you. Hope that helps. Hi Glenn, basically this article addresses that without telling you outright which one is “best”. Everyone is different and each person will find their own best cadence. My personal bias is that MOST people are better off with a slightly faster cadence than a slower cadence, primarily because it will result in less force used with each stroke and hopefully a conservation of energy that can be used for the run. However, unless someone PRACTICES biking at a faster cadence they will never find out what cadence is best for them.

As a personal note, I spent my 2nd winter doing tris focusing on my cadence indoors. As a result, I’m spining much faster than usual. However when I find myself in a time trial or race situation, I usually revert to a slower cadence (80rpm). this is a result of having tried and practiced many different cadences with and without a power meter over several years.

So…there is no “who does best”…but as an individual triathlete, you need to experiment in trianing and give yourself adequate training time to find out what works best for you. Hope that helps.

]]> By: Glenn http://www.sprinttriathlontraining.org/cycling/sprint-triathlon-training-go-faster-with-the-correct-cadence/comment-page-1#comment-24 Glenn Sun, 23 Aug 2009 22:41:41 +0000 http://www.forgingtheathlete.com/triathlon/?p=99#comment-24 i meant mashers vs. spinners i meant mashers vs. spinners

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