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.
Standard âOlympicâ distance (1.5km swim/40km bike/10km run) Triathlon made its Olympic debut at the Sydney Olympic Games in 2000, and this distance has now been accepted as the âstandardâ distance for World Triathlon Series racing.