Int IM Wk 8 - Adjusted - Low Back Progressing - Tests?

Nicole_Delaney · April 29, 2013 8:34AM

Hey Coach P,

To test, or not to test. That is the question. I am running steady, working on endurance, still doing my tempo runs in the pool. I ran the full distance of last week's long run. Started out slow and managed to build slightly for a negative split finish.

That being said, I don't feel comfortable laying it all out there on a 5 km test run - so I would like to take a pass on at least the run test this week - I have put my disc out in the days following a 5k run test before, and now that I'm making progress, I don't want any more delays. Can you recommend an alternate Thursday run? Could I do another endurance run instead? Note: My first Big Day of this IM program falls on Saturday.

Also, do I gotta do the bike test? :-)

Coach Patrick · April 29, 2013 8:56PM

The bike test is good for character...and a good workout too...even if you aren't trying to get max results, it's worth it. As for the run, I agree...I would just log some more time, say 45' with some strides...we need to be uber careful!

Nicole_Delaney · April 30, 2013 9:24AM

More character? Moi? Wow, clearly it's been a long time since we've seen each other. :-)

I will totally rock the bike test today, thanks!

Coach Patrick · April 30, 2013 8:49PM

Int IM Wk 8 - Adjusted - Low Back Progressing - Tests?

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