Starting over from scratch

[Deleted User]

Hi there,  I need to start over and re-evaluate my training.  With all best intentions I registered for IMFL and started the OS plan in January for 3 weeks.... went on vacation and never got back to it.  

I originally planned on doing HIM Muncie in July and HIM Rev3 Cedar Point in September as my other races this year.  There is a training in PCB in September that I was considering in place of the HIM in September.  If I do this, should I do a different actual HIM?  I don't think I will be ready for Muncie in July.

I haven't been on the bike except a handful of times in January.  I haven't been in the pool yet.  I've done some walk running and really not much else. I did a 5 mile walk/run last weekend and completed a half-marathon yesterday with my own walk/run strategy to complete it.  (it worked, ran one mile, then ran 3 min/walked 2 min the entire race, ran mile 5-6, and tried to run the last mile but I kept having to stop and walk...finish was 3:05)

I'm below ground zero in my training.  What would you suggest for me to rebuild and start over?  I have 7 months to get to IMFL ready.  2012 I completed it with huge amounts of training and dedication for 10 months with a time of 16:50.  Am I crazy thinking I can do this now?  Or can 7 months get me there?   My goal would be to finish safely, injury free and vertical in less than 16:50.  

Thanks!

Annelise 

Coach Rich

Posted By Annelise Woitulewicz on 07 Apr 2014 12:32 PM

Hi there,  I need to start over and re-evaluate my training.  With all best intentions I registered for IMFL and started the OS plan in January for 3 weeks.... went on vacation and never got back to it.  

I originally planned on doing HIM Muncie in July and HIM Rev3 Cedar Point in September as my other races this year.  There is a training in PCB in September that I was considering in place of the HIM in September.  If I do this, should I do a different actual HIM?  I don't think I will be ready for Muncie in July.

I haven't been on the bike except a handful of times in January.  I haven't been in the pool yet.  I've done some walk running and really not much else. I did a 5 mile walk/run last weekend and completed a half-marathon yesterday with my own walk/run strategy to complete it.  (it worked, ran one mile, then ran 3 min/walked 2 min the entire race, ran mile 5-6, and tried to run the last mile but I kept having to stop and walk...finish was 3:05)

I'm below ground zero in my training.  What would you suggest for me to rebuild and start over?  I have 7 months to get to IMFL ready.  2012 I completed it with huge amounts of training and dedication for 10 months with a time of 16:50.  Am I crazy thinking I can do this now?  Or can 7 months get me there?   My goal would be to finish safely, injury free and vertical in less than 16:50.  

Thanks!

Annelise 

You can absolutely be ready for an HIM in July and IMFL in November. I recommend you do this:

• Find an Oly that sounds like fun, for mid-late June.
• Find an HIM in July or August that works for you. 

Put those into the Season Planning Survey and I'll plan it out for you. 

[Deleted User]

Ok, here's to starting again.....

• June 15th OLY - Motor City Tri, Detroit
• Aug 10th HIM - Steelhead, Michigan

Please update my schedule and I commit to getting to work.  

Thanks!

[Deleted User]

I forgot to add that training the weekend of Sept 4 in Panama City Beach Florida.  http://peakracingteam.com/pcb_camp/

Friday, September 5, 2014

6:30 AM – Swim, bike, and run course briefing – Swim start practice and techniques

7:00 AM – Open Water Swim

8:30 AM – Transition to the Bike; 60-70 mile ride that covers the first part of the race bike course

12:30 PM – Transition run of 3-5 miles directly following the bike ride

1:30 PM – Lunch provided by the Peak Racing Team

2:30 PM – Presentation and discussion

3:30 PM – Rest and recovery time

6:00 PM – Pasta dinner provided by the Peak Racing Team

Saturday, September 6, 2014

7:00 AM – Bike course briefing; 90-100 mile bike ride (Majority of the IMFL course)

12:30 PM – Transition run of 3-5 miles

1:30 PM – Lunch provided.  Presentation:  Race specific nutrition and transition strategies

3:00 PM – Open Water Swim (Optional for recovery)

3:30 PM – Rest and recovery time

6:00 PM – Dinner provided by Peak Racing Team

Sunday, September 7, 2014

7:00 AM – Run course briefing at Boardwalk Beach Resort parking lot

7:30 AM – Begin run

11:00 AM – Weekend wrap-up and final chance for questions

Coach Rich

Posted By Annelise Woitulewicz on 14 Apr 2014 05:34 PM

Ok, here's to starting again.....

• June 15th OLY - Motor City Tri, Detroit
• Aug 10th HIM - Steelhead, Michigan

Please update my schedule and I commit to getting to work.  

Thanks!

Ok, I'll do this later today, thanks. 

[Deleted User]

I hadn't heard back and then noticed that I didn't submit the date changes through the planning tool. Sorry about that! I just submitted there this morning. Looking forward to restarting a new plan.

[Deleted User]

I haven't heard back.  Please help me create a new plan to get started with.  I did resubmit the survey with my new race picks.  Thank you.

Coach Rich

Hey Annelise,

This is done, please check your email inbox. Thanks for your patience.