70.3 Registered
Rich,
I watched the screencast and wanted to update you that I have registered for Lake Stevens 70.3 - you had mentioned that you may update my plan so wanted to give you the heads up.
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Rich,
I watched the screencast and wanted to update you that I have registered for Lake Stevens 70.3 - you had mentioned that you may update my plan so wanted to give you the heads up.
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Ok, thanks. Will get this done shortly.
Several topics to cover:
1) Took the swim test and it looked about like my races. 200 yds of respectable form, pace etc followed by a lot of survival. My swimming is sucking, at best. I am going to get a coach to look me over this week and help me sort it out but meanwhile, should my swim piece of the plan be amended? My swimming does not appear to be entirely related to current fitness levels so I'm hoping some quick fixes may help (largely breathing technique and mental approach).
2) Swim test part two - am I supposed to post results somewhere like we do for run and bike?
3) As per my race plan, I have a sprint this Saturday. It is for fun with my daughter for her first race so not a big deal but my plan does not seem to reflect this race despite having plugged it in. Any changes to this week's training?
4) The majority of my bike has been in the gym on a stat bike - including recent testing. This is primarily due to limited timing and location for getting the bike out in recent weeks. How much of a downgrade is this from the real thing?! In LA, can be hard to find local spots where I can get any rhythm going - a lot of starting and stopping.
Thanks!
Rich,
Wanted to confirm that I'm to stay in current plan until 6/15 and then....what? Only two months to shift gears and prep for my first HIM? Thanks.
Hey David,
When I did your TSR last month you told me your Oly was on 6/1:
"Rich - also I am targeting the OC Olympic on 6/1 in case that impacts the revised schedule. Haven't registered yet but will unless I hear differently from you for some reason. I'll continue existing plan just set up unless I hear otherwise. thanks."
So I made the TSR with this date:
Now you're saying June 15th. Which is it? Please also tell me what training plan and week you're in this week, so I can redo this for you. Thanks.
David,
Per the screenshot above, you should have the SC plan set to end on 6/1, not 6/15. Please make that change, loading up the Beginner SC plan to end on 6/15. This will bump you forward in the plan to Wk12, which is not a big deal. It's more important that, when the time comes, we get you into the race rehearsals, taper, etc at the correct time, in relation to your 6/1 race.
Then on 6/2, load up the HIM plan to end on 8/17. You should be all set at that point.
Let me know if you have any questions!
"Per the screenshot above, you should have the SC plan set to end on 6/1, not 6/15. Please make that change, loading up the Beginner SC plan to end on 6/15"
I presume you mean end on 6/1?
And 10 weeks of HIM focus is sufficient? Thanks for indulging a rookie....
That's correct. Today I want you to load up the Beginner SC plan to end on 6/1, sorry for the confusion. Yes, 10wks is more than enough. In fact, keep in mind that between now and 6/1, as you're in the SC plan, you're absolutely building your fitness in advance of dropping into the HIM plan 10wks out. You'll be more than ready, no worries.
Yes, that's correct. You'll be fine with the bump in yardage, no worries. Good luck!
Ok, thanks for the update. FWIW, I had every intention of signing up for CA but it sold out so quickly and so...the $700+ charity spot is too rich for me. But I do plan on being down there for the race.
1) This Saturday (end of Week 11), I am supposed to the 5 hour Big Training Day #2 but Saturday is out with a funeral etc that can't be missed. Shift it to Sunday and assuming so, do I make any changes to the rest of this week (or next for that matter)?
2) The following week (12), I am off the grid from Friday-Monday, back at it Tuesday (if still alive). What do I do about this?
I've got additional travel challenges week 13 but will do my best to keep it going while on the road.....NO additional major schedule problems in the forecast through late March race day.
Also, and you are local, can you recommend any good relatively flat / traffic free routes for biking other than the rose bowl loop for the RR?
Lastly, if I don't have a trainer to use for HR bike testing, what would be your next preferred approach?
Thanks!
You're a little too close to the race to do a "focused" training plan. The OS is better for that. If it were me, I'd look at
As always, thanks!
Congrats on Oceanside!
Please submit to me your "most likely to do these races" race schedule to me via the Triathlon Season RoadMap link under the Training tab above and I'll plan this out for you. Thanks!