Half Marathon test - Skip

Peter Noyes · April 1, 2015 1:29PM

Hi Patrick. My training program has me testing this week for bike and run. I am running a half marathon on April 18th and will use that for my test. I am presently redoing week 13 of OS and Rich has me scheduled to switch over to swim camp at the end of this week. Any suggestions on how I should train, when to do bike test and also be ready for half marathon. Do I need to communicate with Rich?

Coach Patrick · April 1, 2015 8:39PM

Yes, you should put this to Rich as I am not sure what his master plan us for you!!!

old rusty ironman · April 8, 2015 8:52AM

Hi Patrick,

I have not seen a response from Rich.

Could you help me out with that to see if it is something I missed.

Also do you have any comments about treating a sore heel (planter's fasciitis?)? Do you recommend night splints? Skip

Coach Patrick · April 10, 2015 6:10AM

Skip, you could do the bike test at the end of the OutSeason® as planned...that would be best. Or as soon as you can.

While in Swim Camp week, this is your chance to recharge your body after the OS session. I would make sure you have 3 to 4 easy days. Then you can run 2 x 45' @ Z2 / Steady with some Strides. Over the weekend you can run a nice 8 miler as 3 miles easy / warm up, then alternate 1 mile at Goal Race Pace each with a mile of easy running between...that will get you to 8 miles (with 3 quality) and you stop there. Then final week is following swim camp plan with 3 x 40 minute runs with the strides / pick ups at the end!

Let me know if you have any further questions!

Half Marathon test - Skip

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