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Ruth Ann Subach - Macro Thread

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Just getting started with my Macro Thread... 

Now that IMWI 2013 is over, I'm planning 2 weeks "rest" / 8 weeks diligent focus on weight loss / body composition focus with my corefit group...  and out season starting 10/28.

Have a relay marathon (5 team members) in early November 2013.

Working on race plan for 2014... 

Upper Dublin Sprint Tri in May (doing this with a group of first timers I've encouraged to come try triathlon)

Syracuse 70.3 in June (?)

IMWI 2014 in Sept

Other suggestions since I'm still working on running?  I've had a lot of people suggest a full marathon in spring 2014. Would also like to do more OWS to improve swimming in rough conditions and OW sighting.

Thanks,

Ruth Ann

Comments

  • Coach RichCoach Rich

    Those races are all fine.

    DO NOT do a marathon:

    http://www.endurancenation.us/blog/training/marathons-and-triathlon-training/

  • rasubachrasubach
    Thanks! Read the article. Makes sense. Forgot about the additional time before the race that I'd lose out on in addition to the recovery time.
    SBX card mojo. Ciao4now!
  • rasubachrasubach
    Rich or Patrick,

    Updated my plans for 2014
    Signed up for the Challenge Atlantic City 140.6.
    It's flat and in my back yard.

    Ruth Ann
  • rasubachrasubach
    Rich or Patrick,

    I can't seem to find where I need to go to sign up for my 6 month phone call; would love to discuss my 2014 plans with you.

    Ruth Ann
  • Coach RichCoach Rich

    Ruth,

    Please complete the Season Planning Survey (under the Training tab above) and I'll plan it out for you. After you get that email, hit me up at rich@endurancenation.us and we'll schedule a call. 

  • rasubachrasubach

    Rich,

    Thanks for the call today; it was very helpful.  Looking forward to doing some running again.  Quick question - on the plan, when I see it on line or in print, there are these black diamonds with ? inside.  Sometimes its easy to figure out what symbol isn't showing up, others not so much.  Can I send you a screenshot?

    Ruth

  • rasubachrasubach

    My training took a hit... I've been traveling a ton and also had tough time just doing what I needed to... in addition to foot pain issues which are now hopefully resolved. 

    I will be modifying my season.

    Completed: 

    - Bucks County Half Marathon

    - NJ Devilman Sprint Tri

     

    Upcoming:

    - Upper Dublin Sprint Tri (5/18)

    - Challenge Atlantic City - AQUABIKE (6/29)

    - IMWI???? Maybeeeeee......

     

    I think that I may need to end the season after CAC and focus on the disciplines outside of "training for racing"... 

    Ruth

  • Coach RichCoach Rich

    Hi Ruth,

    Please give me your race schedule here and I'll get this done for you. 

  • rasubachrasubach

    Rich,

    I'm probably not going to do IMWI this year.  Just don't think I can pull it off.  I'll make the final call after CAC.

    In any event, I'm interested in doing a marathon in May 2015.  I feel like I need to accomplish a long, focused running challenge, as it's a huge weakness and my biggest limiter... so, with the marathon training plans...

    1. should I start with beginner or do intermediate???  what would dictate that choice???

    2. what's the difference between a "balanced" plan and the regular plans?  What would make one select one over the other?

    I'm thinking my next 140.6 attempt would be late 2015 (e.g., Florida) or some time in 2016.

     

    Ruth Ann

  • Coach RichCoach Rich

    Posted By Ruth Ann Subach on 11 Jun 2014 04:16 PM

    Rich,

    I'm probably not going to do IMWI this year.  Just don't think I can pull it off.  I'll make the final call after CAC.

    In any event, I'm interested in doing a marathon in May 2015.  I feel like I need to accomplish a long, focused running challenge, as it's a huge weakness and my biggest limiter... so, with the marathon training plans...

    1. should I start with beginner or do intermediate???  what would dictate that choice???

    2. what's the difference between a "balanced" plan and the regular plans?  What would make one select one over the other?

    I'm thinking my next 140.6 attempt would be late 2015 (e.g., Florida) or some time in 2016.

     

    Ruth Ann

    Hey Ruth,

    Sorry to hear about IMWI but...it is what it is. Patrick owns the marathon corner so I recommend you ask these questions of him in the Micro Forum. However, he's doing his LP camp this weekend so please expect a delay. 

  • rasubachrasubach

    Rich

     

    I forgot to withdraw, so I will see you in Madison next week!

     

    My goal is to make the swim cut off... everything else... gravy & training!

     

    Ruth Ann

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