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Hello Coach Rich,

 First off - thank you for getting me this far. The advanced IM plan was challenging, yet doable.  I can't believe that I KQ at IMMT.  I'm really happy with my performance.  My bike continues to be strong and the swim is slowly improving.  The run is still my challenge.  (out to hard early on - Garmin died so I went by feel)

 Recovery is going well.  Mon/Tues - lots of quad & lower back pain (I"m sure due to run), Tues - got a deep massage that hurt like heck, but really worked the kinks out.  Weds - navigating stairs well, Thurs - feeling pretty good.  I think that I'm ready for a swim today and potentially a bike this weekend. 

 Can you help me plan out the 7 weeks leading to Kona?  I want to enjoy Kona, but need to be sure I'm as prepared as possible as the heat will be my biggest challenge.

Thanks in advance for the updated training plan.

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  • Coach RichCoach Rich

    Posted By Bridget Pichette on 22 Aug 2014 07:08 AM

    Hello Coach Rich,

     First off - thank you for getting me this far. The advanced IM plan was challenging, yet doable.  I can't believe that I KQ at IMMT.  I'm really happy with my performance.  My bike continues to be strong and the swim is slowly improving.  The run is still my challenge.  (out to hard early on - Garmin died so I went by feel)

     Recovery is going well.  Mon/Tues - lots of quad & lower back pain (I"m sure due to run), Tues - got a deep massage that hurt like heck, but really worked the kinks out.  Weds - navigating stairs well, Thurs - feeling pretty good.  I think that I'm ready for a swim today and potentially a bike this weekend. 

     Can you help me plan out the 7 weeks leading to Kona?  I want to enjoy Kona, but need to be sure I'm as prepared as possible as the heat will be my biggest challenge.

    Thanks in advance for the updated training plan.

    Hey Briget,

    Congrats on your race! 

    I'd like you to:

    • Load up the Post Ironman transition training plan, setting it to end 4wks after IMMT, if you haven't already done so
    • Continue with this through the end of next week
    • Then load up the Advanced IM plan, to end on Kona, and...
    • Read this wiki post here, and...
    • Reach out to Patrick in the Micro Forum if you need help with modifying the IM ADV plan per the guidance in that wiki post. 
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