2016 vs 2015 last race rehursal for IMfull Intermediate training schedule observation

Michelle Swanson

Looking at week 18, last race rehursal for IMFULL intermediate. I notice a big change in the volume from 2015 training plan for that last rehursal, 2weeks before race.
Friday
Swim 90 min, bike 112miles, run 60min
Saturday bike 112 miles, 30 min run
Sunday bike 45-56 miles

Just checking that I'm reading this correctly.

Thanks Michelle

Coach Patrick

Michelle, when you put it that way, it is huge. Rich and I go through these each year, and just got done with the HALF plans. The intent here is to take Camp Weekend (112/6, and add a third day of riding (optional, I believe, or should be noted that way). Most will end up taking that day off. The Friday swim is 2.4 miles (however long that takes you)...but if you can't do it that day, then you can do it the day before....but yes, the volume has gone up this week on the bike as we have cut the run down.

Let's see what Rich says about the "optional" nature of the Sunday ride, etc...

Coach Rich

Posted By Michelle Swanson on 31 Jan 2016 07:23 PM


Looking at week 18, last race rehursal for IMFULL intermediate. I notice a big change in the volume from 2015 training plan for that last rehursal, 2weeks before race.

Friday

Swim 90 min, bike 112miles, run 60min

Saturday bike 112 miles, 30 min run

Sunday bike 45-56 miles



Just checking that I'm reading this correctly.



Thanks Michelle

Michelle,

These changes are a result of the experimentation that PnI did with our training this summer, specifically, tapering the swim, bike, and run at different rates. So we start bringing the volume of the running down first, then cycling, with this last big weekend, then finally a minimal taper for the swim. 

Note for Saturday:

Coach Notes: 

Ride as much of the 112 as you can. Beginner athletes should get in a minimum of 56 miles, with advanced athletes or those with high race goals riding closer to the full 112. 

Note for Sunday:

Coach Notes: 

no more than 56 miles...your last big ride before race day!

I'll expand these notes to add to more detail but I'm hesitant to call this "optional," because I'd really like people to extend themselves a bit...because we did that and it worked. 

Michelle Swanson

Thanks coach Patrick and Rich! I remember how I felt after my final RR for LP - it was a l o n g day! However, I trust in you guys and will put my best effort in for my second IM and although that final RR weekend won't look or feel pretty, I give it my best shot ;-) I know I have lots of time before I get there. But I am making travel plans and need to know what I need to get done that week.

Thanks again!,
Michelle