Kalletta macro thread

KCfromKC

I want to do an oly race prior to vineman. I am not sure I can afford to do 2, so below are my options. I prefer the June only because I jus don't like the May race, but before I signed up wanted your advice on whether waiting that long isn't a good idea. Thanks!

Option 1: May 17
Option 2: June 7.

I assume you would refer to my race plan first, so I didn't provide those details.

Thanks! Kalletta

Coach Rich

Posted By Kalletta Caldwell on 22 Jan 2015 01:10 PM


I want to do an oly race prior to vineman. I am not sure I can afford to do 2, so below are my options. I prefer the June only because I jus don't like the May race, but before I signed up wanted your advice on whether waiting that long isn't a good idea. Thanks!



Option 1: May 17

Option 2: June 7.



I assume you would refer to my race plan first, so I didn't provide those details.



Thanks! Kalletta

Timing of the June 17 race is fine. Good luck!

KCfromKC

Thank you for the feedback. This got me to thinking....this is my first IM. Being the expert . If you could plan the perfect race schedule leading up to IM Louisville, what would it look like? I didn't know what distances would be ideal, timing, and quantity of racing. Thank you!

Coach Rich

Keep it simple:

• Anything that sounds like fun and enough of a challenge to keep you accountable for your training.
• ^This^ up until where I've indicated Wk14 of your IM plan.
• From Wk14 and forward to Wk18, your training weekends become exponentially more valuable every weekend, so not a good to race within that window. 
• HIM's are good (as long as long as they happen outside of that window above) because they (1) create accountability for your long run and (2) the long ride is short enough to include a good bit of speedwork while long enough to give you an excellent head start on your IM training.