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Dusty H's "Ctrl Alt Del" 2014 Racing Season

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Hey Coach,

I've done a reboot on my triathlon season for 2014.  I was originally signed up for CDA but my wife and I separated in early March so training just wasn't a priority.  Over the past month I've gotten my head back in the training game both as a release and just because I love the way it makes me feel.  So I took the opportunity to transfer my CDA registration to IM Maryland which is on 9/20/14.  Ironman in 2014 isn't something I have to do, but I want to.  I want to do it because my new schedule with custody is here to stay (hopefully) and I need to figure out a way to race with my new schedule requirements.  Here's the details on my training situation and what I need to know to get through the remainder of 2014.  If you need me to post this as a new season planning request just let me know.

Races:

  1. Lake Logan Half Iron - 8/2/14
  2. IM Maryland - 9/20/14
  3. Beach 2 Battleship Half - 10/25/14

 Key Details:

  • My wife and I will hopefully have joint custody of our two children (5yo/3yo) so my schedule is a little wonky.  I will have the kids every other weekend and training time on those weekends will be limited at best.  (perhaps a trainer ride or two - depends on kids since I am in an apartment)
  • I also have the kids on M/W nights so Tue/Thur mornings are out for training.  I can easily get workouts in later in the day/evening those days.

Key Questions:

  1. How do I need to modify my training plan to achieve a reasonable level of fitness and be able to race?  I don't expect to PR in Maryland, but I'd like a decent athletic performance.
  2. What should I focus on within my training?  Bike/Run?
  3. Anything else I am missing?

Thanks Coach!

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