To reiterate, the independent variable is the thing over which the researcher has control and is manipulating. In this experiment, the researcher is controlling the food intake of the participant. The dependent variable is believed to be dependent on the independent variable.
This grueling triathlon distance consists of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile ride and a 26.2-mile run. Ironman pros post bike splits as fast as four hours and 15 seconds -- a more than 26 mph average pace, which gets all the press. You may wonder how more average mortals perform on the bike portion of the course so you can gauge your training and potential race-day performance.
Training for an Olympic distance triathlon. The Olympic distance triathlon which is also known as the international distance or the intermediate distance is composed of a 1.5 Kilometer swim, a 40 kilometer bike and a 10 kilometer run.This distance was the most popular distance during the initial boom of triathlon in the 80's and 90's.he Olympic distance triathlon which is also known as the international distance or the intermediate distance is composed of a 1.5 Kilometer swim, a 40 kilometer bike and a 10 kilometer run.