Here's an update, coach. I had a great ride on Saturday - 90ish miles in ~5 hrs with a strong finish. Sunday I managed 13 mostly pain free running miles, which is huge given I could not run a mile on Friday. My pace was pretty slow but my mechanics were good, so I'm happy.
I see the doctor on Monday.
Any suggestions or changes for this week? Monday starts week 18 for me.
Coach, one other thing. I can't take Friday off work this week, so can you make a recommendation for the big weekend of week 18? I'm thinking that I'll push Friday to Saturday, Saturday to Sunday and then do the scheduled 4 hour Sunday ride on Monday as 2x2 hours (morning and evening). Thoughts on this? Any other suggested changes since I'll have an extra weekday before the big weekend?
I say you do long run on Thursday, friday off...then Sat (friday ride) and Sun (saturday ride) and you are done....you can't squeeze it all in and still be okay given the schedule. And your health and proximity to race really make pushing the envelope unwise!!!
Yes, this makes sense. I'll pay close attention to how I feel in the longer workouts and pull the plug if things go south, but I expect to be feeling even better by this weekend.
Clark - don't lose sight of the fact that your fitness is strong right now. Getting all the workouts at the end is a "nice to have" not a "must-have." I suggest you continue to focus on the mechanics of the run and make sureYou have the physical and mental cues in place to ensure that you'll be running with peak form on race day. Once you have that locked in, everything else sort of falls into place for the swim and the bike.
As I mentioned earlier, feel free to add in is much extra swimming as you want. The mobility will help you regain functionality and the extra yardage will make you more prepared for the race without adding too much extra fatigue.
Thanks Coach. I'll add swim volume based on how I feel and how the scheduled workouts play out. I ran long again last night with good form and without "bad" pain. I'm obviously not 100% but I'm no longer concerned that I will have to walk the run. I'm confident that I can do the two big bike workouts this weekend, so, all things considered, I feel like I'm in a pretty good place.
I'll post back here if anything unexpected happens.
Bike 100%, yes. But no need to push any running at this point. Nice, smooth surfaces....good easy warm up, self care after etc. And the extra swim will keep up the aerobic stuff.
Thanks Coach. Day 1 went really well. Good, strong swim and bike and then the run was slow but pain free. Today however was a throwaway. No meaningful issues, I just could not get my head in the game and I pulled the plug when my lack of concentration made me feel unsafe. Bygones. The fuel is in the tank at this point and I feel good about where I am. Now it's time to stay sharp until race day.
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I see the doctor on Monday.
Any suggestions or changes for this week? Monday starts week 18 for me.
Thanks!
Your input would be greatly appreciated.
Clark
I say you do long run on Thursday, friday off...then Sat (friday ride) and Sun (saturday ride) and you are done....you can't squeeze it all in and still be okay given the schedule. And your health and proximity to race really make pushing the envelope unwise!!!
Sound good!?
~ Coach P
Thanks Coach. See you in AZ.
As I mentioned earlier, feel free to add in is much extra swimming as you want. The mobility will help you regain functionality and the extra yardage will make you more prepared for the race without adding too much extra fatigue.
~ Coach P
I'll post back here if anything unexpected happens.
Onwards!
~ Coach P