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Hi Coach,

Nice to meet you at IMLP.   I finished with 12:37 - 1:20 swim, 6:49 bike and 4:18 run. 2012 CDA was 12:36, with 15 min T1 due to hypothermia.  Was hoping for 1:20 swim, 6:20 bike and 4:20 bike. I really slowed down on the second lap of the bike, but kept in low Z2 for the entire first lap. Not sure what happened. My RR were 5:50 for 112 in Flat HOT HOT weather into the wind on the second half with no degradation of power. I am very mystified and a little disappointed, but ready to get moving again.  I have NO plans so far, but will try "flat and hot" in 2014 or 2015. I think I will focus on getting some strength back between now and year end.  What plan would you suggest?

Lori

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  • Lori,

    Great to meet you!

    1. Be sure to post a race report in the RR forum, for the team to check out and brainstorm for you.
    2. Then turn off the computer and just take 2-3wks of unstructured anything you want. Then circle back and we can talk . Your best option is to complete the Season Planning Survey under the Training tab, giving me your races for '14 so I can have everything in one place and plan it out for you. 
  • Hi Coach,
    I submitted my race survey on Monday or Tuesday via the system. It is a draft and I am completely open to events. Florida aras has lot of races in March- April timeframe.
    I would also consider the Blue Ridge Training camp.

    I want to really smash an IM next year. At least, hit the podium. I did the recap of IM LP with Coach Patrick. Sent it to the admin email and he and I discussed last Friday.

    At this time, would it be possible for you and patrick to come up with a plan for me, including races (not signed up for any of the ones noted on my survey and open to change) and "best IM" considering FL as my training area. I have been looking at IM TX, IM LOU or IM FL. OR, if the new IM in the SE comes to fruition. Later in the summer is better since I would have a trainiing partner that is doing IM LP next year. I did most of my training this year on my own, and that was really hard and I think part of the reason I did not improve.

    Let me know. Thanks very much. Lori
  • Ok - seriously considering Chattanooga .. but really want your advise ...
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