Scott Imlay's Macro Thread
Hi Coach,
A couple questions on camps. First, I'd like to do a one of the winter camps but the January camp doesn't fit into my schedule. I think I heard you say there will be a March triathlon camp in California. Is that still happening? Any ideas what the dates might be?
Second, our local club (Raise the Bar) offers race execution camps for CdA on May 13-15 (I'm planning to do both the 70.3 and IM there this year) and for Whistler on June 2-5. I did the CdA camp last year and loved it. I'd like to do one of both of these camps this spring. I think these camps are early enough they wouldn't significantly impact either the 70.3 CdA or IM CdA training plans, and they offer a good volume pop on the bike. Is this true? Do you have any concerns with my attending either of these camps?
Thanks!
Scott
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Thanks Coach,
Last year RTB used Endurance Nation race execution materials in their CdA camp. This is where I was first introduced to the Four Keys. I don't know if they'll be doing the same in 2016.
I noticed you have a race execution camp in July. Does the timing of this camp work well with CdA?
Scott,
We are still working out the details of that relationship. Regardless, the camps that Patrick and I do will have far, far more detailed race execution guidance. Yes, the timing of the CA camp works well for IMCDA, with the new date on August.
Let me know if you need anything else!
Hey Coach,
My local club, Raise the Bar, has a half-iron distance race 3 weeks after IM CdA. I was thinking of doing it as a fun, close out the season, race. This is my first IM, is it crazy to think I could do a half three weeks after a full?
Not crazy but just have zero expectations of having a "good" race. In other words, just view it as a fun day and don't have any performance expectations. Good luck!
Hey Coach,
I submitted a new roadmap. I'm hoping start the Outseason next week.
I'm currently planning to focus on 70.3's next year, and try another IM in 2018. My daughter has a serious chronic illness that makes it hard for me to do the long IM training weekends. If my daughter's illness improves I may try to add a late season IM this year (maybe CdA again). How much lead time would I need to make such a change to my season plan? Three months?
I did this for you yesterday and gave you some thoughts in the screencast. Let me know if you need anything else.
Hey Coach,
I was hoping to make the SW Long Course execution camp this year, but it overlaps with CdA 70.3. Disappointing. Maybe next year.
Hey Coach,
It looks like I waited too long to sign-up for the Santa Rosa 70.3, so I need to replace it with another B race. I could make the longer journey to St George on May 6 or I could do the Troika Triathlon, a "local" Half Iron distance race, on May 20. The Troika Triathlon is two weeks before my A-race - Victoria. That's race rehearsal weekend. How do you feel about me doing an actual half Iron-distance race as the race rehearsal for my A-race? The swim and bike are the same, but it is a longer run than is prescribed for the RR weekend.
Thanks!
It looks like work has messed up my race plans this year. I've submitted a new season roadmap that switches my A race from Victoria 70.3 to CdA 70.3.
Thanks!
Thanks Coach!