Race Rests to Improve Finish?

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2005-01-04 12:20 PM

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Subject: Race Rests to Improve Finish?
I remember watching some IM events where top contenders were penalized and had to sit out several minutes in the transition area before beginning the run.  They went on to finish strong and there was speculation that they had actually benefited from the rest period.   Is anyone aware of studies, or have any personal experiences,  as to whether intentionally taking breaks in longer races like half IM or IM can actually improve performance over a non-stop effort? 


2005-01-04 12:55 PM
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Subject: RE: Race Rests to Improve Finish?
I think you're on to something.

They get penalties for drafting, right? So they save energy and make better time by drafting and then get a rest besides.

NOT FAIR!!!

Make them spin on a bike trainer during the penalty or run them ragged on a treadmill. That's a real penalty.
2005-01-04 2:08 PM
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Subject: RE: Race Rests to Improve Finish?
I broke a spoke and had a slightly wobbly wheel at IMFL that caused me to take it real easy the last 12 miles. My legs felt good at the beginning of the run. No rubbery lead laden feeling. I believe that it saved me more time on the run than I lost during the ride.

Edited by Drinking Buddy 2005-01-04 2:11 PM
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