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.
1 Jog for 3 minutes: If you know your marathon pace, this effort is about 1 to 1.5 minutes slower per mile. 2  3 x 20/40s: This is 20 seconds fast, 40 seconds recovery. 3  Goal here is to get the blood pumping and have you ready to hit your intervals / training session at 100 percent. Jog for 3 minutes: If you know your marathon pace, this effort is about 1 to 1.5 minutes slower per mile. 2  3 x 20/40s: This is 20 seconds fast, 40 seconds recovery. 3  Goal here is to get the blood pumping and have you ready to hit your intervals / training session at 100 percent.