Reverse Bricking...
Hey Guys!
Just trying to reach out to find out if anyone one else is doing the same....
Tuesday and Thursday of the NovOS plan calls for a 60min Ride, and then a 25-40min run. And I can see in the notes section of the run that to do it after the ride or later in the day.
Now, due to recent house moves and time constraints, i've more time in the eve than the morn. So, my question is, what are the impacts of 'reverse' bricks - i.e. doing the shorter workout in the morning (the run) and then having the entire evening for the longer session (the bike)
Is anyone else doing this or similar - and what sort of physiological impact does this have if any? I hope the coaches can chime in to this for their expert opinion.
Thanks in advance guys!
G
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I'm no expert on the subject but think the overall objective is to get the work completed however you can without creating stress in your personal space.
In a perfect world it would be "best" to run off the bike but unless your "A" race is early in the season I wouldn't sweat it.
Just my two cents....
That is what I have been doing this NOS as well. It's the only way I can really fit everything in! Work is WORK as long as it gets done!
One thing I've noticed, if i run after work, is that i'm much more fatigued than if i run in the morning. Biking after work isn't as impacted by the onset of fatigue.
I don't know if anyone has also noticed that when splitting up your double days?
Glad to see im not the only one in this camp!
G
I've struggled with longer intervals on the bike 1st thing in the morning, but interestingly have never had a problem running.
Had 2 bad bike workouts in a row as a result. But have always been worried about a run session affecting my bike
well, apparently there's no problem - run before breakfast, then bike after work: 2 stellar workouts!!
I still dont know if i'm better running/biking in the AM. I mainly go by the 'main workout done in the morning' camp, so still experimenting.
It's strange - I seem to be able to get up early, throw on some kit and head out for a run short & intense or long & steady. But it just doesn't work so well on the bike. For me, as long as I can get 7hrs sleep most nights, 6 as a minimum then I'm ok. Work is desk-bound so physically it's not too stressful. This is my first week doing reverse bricking, but it seems to be ok. Have had to do a lot of chopping & changing to get key workouts done this week - 9mile long steady run this morning at 5:30, just finished tomorrow's bike session. Nailed both sessions!
First time training for Ironman since my kids came on the scene - they're now 7 & 5. I'm rapidly learning to assume nothing & be open to all options! Quite exciting really!
Angus
I always have to split my bike and brick run up and will until there is more daylight outside. I just simply can't find the time/energy to do both at this point. Ok.. I can actually find the energy. that was a lie. But I am always pushing it big time in the mornings to get my first workout in because I just need ONE MORE CUP OF COFFEE before I am ready to hop on the bike or do a run.
Biking takes more energy for me so I like to do the bike in the am (on a trainer). I can run at night and once I am in a run, I am usually good to go. But I will switch back and forth and really don;t think it matters at this point if I run early and bike later... for me anyways. All I know is whatever my morning workout is, I can give way more than at the end of the day. Probably why I can save that run for the evening.
Once my season plan starts thought I will be making sure I do the bricks though when I can timewise because I think I need the mental training. I use do all bricks always until the last few years. And I have had more problems in the last few years with the mental part. So this year, I decided it was necessary. Since it is outseason, I am going to be more relaxed about it now.