Marcus Chapman: Macro Questions

Marcus Chapman

Hello Coach,

Two Questions (with the preface that I am scheduled for Challenge AC (140.6) June 29th and just finishing up 2 week swim camp and will begin Advanced IM Plan on Monday):

1. Unexpected business trip to Japan now has claimed ~7 training days in May (Leave Sat May 10th and Return Fri May 16th), though I think I can get in 4 hours Sat morning before heading to airport. How should I handle this trip given timing relative to race? Hotel should have treadmills otherwise I can always figure out a way to run. Pictures show a 3 lane lap pool but spidey sense tells me it is going to be compact.

2. April 20th and 21st it looks like I will be flying solo with both days sans family commitments. Would you suggest an intensive 2 day block (or perhaps 3 if I throw in 4-5 hrs Tues morning)? Or should I just stick to the plan?

Thanks. Marcus.

Coach Rich

Posted By Marcus Chapman on 03 Apr 2014 02:27 PM

Hello Coach,

Two Questions (with the preface that I am scheduled for Challenge AC (140.6) June 29th and just finishing up 2 week swim camp and will begin Advanced IM Plan on Monday):

1. Unexpected business trip to Japan now has claimed ~7 training days in May (Leave Sat May 10th and Return Fri May 16th), though I think I can get in 4 hours Sat morning before heading to airport. How should I handle this trip given timing relative to race? Hotel should have treadmills otherwise I can always figure out a way to run. Pictures show a 3 lane lap pool but spidey sense tells me it is going to be compact. It is what it is, recommend you turn that week into a Run Focused week. Additional guidance in this wiki post here.

2. April 20th and 21st it looks like I will be flying solo with both days sans family commitments. Would you suggest an intensive 2 day block (or perhaps 3 if I throw in 4-5 hrs Tues morning)? Or should I just stick to the plan? Fine to add some time to the weekend bikes if you want. However, don't overestimate the impact of ~2hrs of additional cycling added to your week on a race that's > 2mo away. Cool and neat to do, no doubt, but don't think it's going to do all that much for you on race day. Volume pops like that would be more useful to you within ~5wks of race day. 

Thanks. Marcus.