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For a triathlete, two quantities, time and distance, and the relationship between them are always important. Whether training or racing, a triathlete is constantly monitoring that relationship as well as other quantities.
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Pace in minutes per 100 meters or yards. | Stroke count. |
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Speed in miles (or kilometers) per hour. | Cadence in revolutions per minute. |
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Pace in minutes per mile (or kilometer). | Turnover in steps per minute |
| Nutrition | Carbohydrate, water, and eloctrolyte intake. | |
| Intensity | Heart rate in beats per minute. |
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