the power P of our human engine should be equal to the sum of the power required to overcome the running resistance Pr the air-resistance Pa and the climbing resistance Pc as shown
Wondering how Pr & Pc are derived. More reading required.
When I looked into this before (a few years ago), the available options seemed to be unable to differentiate between different running surfaces and treated smooth tarmac and quagmire just the same.
This is what I wonder about. I'll reluctantly do some tarmac miles and my Garmin will tell me my performance condition is "pro Athlete" but when I'm going really well on the fells it's always "fair".
Hmm, aero stuff will follow because Pa
Wondering how Pr & Pc are derived. More reading required.