Race Plan Changes

steveculver

Coach Rich,

I want to add a couple of races to my schedule, so I need to get some concept of what the future will hold. Already on my schedule is Ironman Eagleman on 6/8 which is my A-race. In July, I would like to add something if you think it is feasible, and in August I would like to add something as well.  I am also planning to the do the new Ironman Maryland 140.6 on 9/20. Should I do races of some sort in July and August?  Should I do a 70.3 a certain number of weeks before Ironmad MD?  Thoughts? Is this too much? Should I change anything in regards to plans now? What will I switch to when you want me to switch? Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Steve Culver

Coach Rich

Posted By Steven Culver on 14 Apr 2014 09:07 AM

Coach Rich,

I want to add a couple of races to my schedule, so I need to get some concept of what the future will hold. Already on my schedule is Ironman Eagleman on 6/8 which is my A-race. In July, I would like to add something if you think it is feasible, and in August I would like to add something as well.  I am also planning to the do the new Ironman Maryland 140.6 on 9/20. Should I do races of some sort in July and August?  Should I do a 70.3 a certain number of weeks before Ironmad MD?  Thoughts? Is this too much? Should I change anything in regards to plans now? What will I switch to when you want me to switch? Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Steve Culver

It's most useful if you put IMMD on the calendar and worked backwards from there. It would be best if you did NOT race a HIM within 6-7 weeks before IMMD. Anything you want to do before that date is fine and is a function of your budget, timing of the event around your personal considerations, etc.

When you do make a decision, please submit another Season Planning Survey, under the training tab above, and I'll plan it out for you.