#922 – Rethinking The Metrics - Power, HR, and Pace

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of simplifying metrics in training and the relationship between breathing and heart rate.

We start today with a proclamation that Mike is throwing out his power meter and Robbie has a surprising reaction. We ask, what's your preferred way of suffering? We get into climbing hills and getting too caught up in the numbers. We talk about the importance of breathing and its relationship to your heart rate training. We talk about keeping things simpler to avoid mistakes. We address enjoyment vs. punishment. We ask what the real finish line is. The beauty of the bike. The power behind not getting hurt or burned out while keeping a streak of rebellion. The frequency of movement adds up. Also, if you're thinking of doing one of these GREAT MIDWEST races, Ironman 70.3 Rockford, Ironman 70.3 Muncie, Ironman Wisconsin, or Ironman 70.3 Omaha, please use this link to sign up so we get a little credit from the boss: https://go.ironman.com/crushingiron Topics: Tornadoes and Winter Back in the lake . . . How do you prefer to suffer? Making too many decisions on the course? Mike declares he's throwing his power meter in the trash Do we know what it really feels like to go to the well? Do you race with or without power Correct breathing in all disciplines Heart rate and respiratory rate…

People in this episode

Hosts: Mike Tarrolly, Robbie Bruce

Topics covered

• Tornadoes and Winter
• Back in the lake . . .
• How do you prefer to suffer?
• Making too many decisions on the course?
• Mike declares he's throwing his power meter in the trash
• Do we know what it really feels like to go to the well?
• Do you race with or without power
• Correct breathing in all disciplines

Keywords

• power meter
• heart rate training
• enjoyment vs. punishment
• Ironman races

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Places: Wisconsin

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