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2014 Ironman Intermediate or Ironman Minimalist plan??

Leslie SedlakLeslie Sedlak
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Hey Coach,

 

Quick question - I was just looking ahead to my IM training starting after swim camp concludes next weekend.  I noticed there are two Ironman plans to load. 2014 Ironman, Intermediate and Ironman, minimalist version Intermediate, 12 weeks. Which one am I supposed to load to end on 3/8 for Ironman New Zealand?  I initially thought the former, but since I will only be doing 12 weeks, I started second guessing myself.

Thanks!

Les

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  • Keith ShacklefordKeith Shackleford
    I am surprised no one has jumped on this question. The minimalist program is new. I think the biggest difference is the long run lands on Sunday instead of Thursday. There should be some more detailed information in one of the forums or in wiki. the program was announced a couple of months ago.
  • Coach RichCoach Rich

    Posted By Leslie Sedlak on 07 Dec 2014 07:21 PM

    Hey Coach,

     

    Quick question - I was just looking ahead to my IM training starting after swim camp concludes next weekend.  I noticed there are two Ironman plans to load. 2014 Ironman, Intermediate and Ironman, minimalist version Intermediate, 12 weeks. Which one am I supposed to load to end on 3/8 for Ironman New Zealand?  I initially thought the former, but since I will only be doing 12 weeks, I started second guessing myself.

    Thanks!

    Les

    The minimalist plan is the lower volume option, probably the best fit for you as you're training for such an early season IM in MN?

  • Leslie SedlakLeslie Sedlak
    whatever you say coach - I have the time for higher volume (kind of) - but it is almost all indoors, so maybe the lower volume makes sense? I probably won't get an opportunity to race IM distance for quite a few years after this - so I want to make this one count! image
  • Coach RichCoach Rich

    Posted By Leslie Sedlak on 08 Dec 2014 03:16 PM


    whatever you say coach - I have the time for higher volume (kind of) - but it is almost all indoors, so maybe the lower volume makes sense? I probably won't get an opportunity to race IM distance for quite a few years after this - so I want to make this one count!

    Yes, the Min IM plan would be a good fit for you, considering that you'll be doing most of the training indoors. Good luck!

  • Leslie SedlakLeslie Sedlak
    Thanks - Head space opens today......but I have to say - that swim this morning was brutal!!! just keep swimming....just keep swimming........
  • Coach RichCoach Rich

    Posted By Leslie Sedlak on 15 Dec 2014 01:11 PM


    Thanks - Head space opens today......but I have to say - that swim this morning was brutal!!! just keep swimming....just keep swimming........

    Welcome to Ironman training for an early season IM 

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