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.
Ed Clancy: my five shortcuts to faster cycling. Double Olympic track champion Ed Clancy reveals how to cycle more quickly, smoothly and efficiently without having to waste hours in the saddle. Ed Clancy is a cyclist who knows how to eke out every possible gain in speed and performance. When the Barnsley-born rider won gold in the team pursuit at London 2012, he and his teammates maintained an average speed of over 60kph for 3 minutes and 51 seconds â a new world record time. Clancy also won bronze in the six-event omnium, during which he recorded a flying lap at over 70kph.