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Should I do a 1/2 IM 8 weeks before my IM distance race

Linda JohnsonLinda Johnson
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 Hi Coaches,

Was thinking about doing the desert half in Osoyoos, Canada Julu 7th, eight weeks before my Roth Challenge event which falls on August 25th.  I want to become familiar with the desert like, hilly conditions before doing my main A race, Roth Challenge.  Do you think this is too close to the main event, or would doing this 1/2 boost my confidence for the Roth Challenge?  

Thanks,

Linda Johnson

Comments

  • Coach RichCoach Rich
    Linda,
    Yes, that works. Just race it to race it, like a half, don't do it as a race rehearsal for Roth
  • John WithrowJohn Withrow
    I did that exact timing last year and it worked great. I only tapered for a couple of days before the HIM. Then I took a couple of days off afterwards and was right back to almost 5 weeks of legit training (which included the 2 race rehearsals) before I started the taper for my IM.
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User]
    BTW Linda - if you haven't done this race it is FANTASTIC! The race is fairly small - 200-250 folks or so. Very good race, friendly and great volunteers.
    I have done the race 4 times.

    I am doing Oliver in June same race directors. Was going to do Desert, but opting for a race rehersal at Whistler insteady.
    GOOD LUCK and if you have any questions about the race let me know.

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