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Patterson IM South Africa 2017 Macro

James PattersonJames Patterson
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I'm just going back from maintenance mode.  I'll be training through the winter.  I completed IM Louisville in 2015 with Endurance Nation.  I'm doing the Chicago Triathlon Sprint as a  "C" race at the end of August 2016.  I'm assuming my training for IM South Africa will start around 9/1.  The race is on 4/2/17.  My problem or dilemma is the selection of a suitable 70.3 "B" rehearsal race.  I was looking at IM Panama 70.3 (which hasn't opened yet) but is anticipated around 1/29/17.  However, since it hasn't opened (might be canceled?), I was also looking at the 70.3 in Havana, Cuba on Saturday 2/25.  That seems late for a "rehearsal" prior to an early April IM.  Thoughts?  I want to make my selections and submit a TSR.  

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  • thekidduxcthekidduxc
    James, please forgive me for hijacking your micro comms with Coach P.

    I ran IMSA in 2016. If there is anything at all I can provide to you in terms of info for your prep let me know. Also, at your convenience, kindly let me know if you have your housing sorted. I have not committed to this race yet this year; however, if I do go back I would hands down go back to the same place (via AirBnB) I did this year. My host was incredible. She did everything for me but run the race. (And I think if I would have asked her she would have)!! Very affordable, great relaxed location, and a 1400 meter walk to the village.

    I'll be back home (Chicago) for a brief holiday if you want to get together and chat over a drink (sorry not a coffee guy)!!

    Best of luck.
  • Paul HoughPaul Hough
    I'm going to do South Africa 2017 as well. Have already booked a hotel. Comments on Slowtwitch about Panama 17 is it looks like it is unlikely to happen. Cuba is 5wks out -- too close. Consider HITS Naples early January then extend a week to join the EN Volume Camp in Clermont (starts the Thursday after HITS). I plan on doing the HITS oly at Naples - I don't see any advantage to doing a half at that time.
  • James PattersonJames Patterson

    I'd love to talk to you about your IM SA experience.  Right now i'm tentatively booked at the Radisson Blu.  I'm open to other options though.  James

  • James PattersonJames Patterson

    Thanks Paul, I'm going to look into the HITS race in Naples.  I might settle for the half distance aquabike.  I'm good missing the run, but I do want to use this race as an opportunity to get a good rehearsal on the swim and bike.  Great input, though.  I'll look into Clermont too.  Just not sure if that will work with my schedule and budget.

  • thekidduxcthekidduxc

    Posted By James Patterson on 15 Jul 2016 07:48 PM

    Thanks Paul, I'm going to look into the HITS race in Naples.  I might settle for the half distance aquabike.  I'm good missing the run, but I do want to use this race as an opportunity to get a good rehearsal on the swim and bike.  Great input, though.  I'll look into Clermont too.  Just not sure if that will work with my schedule and budget.


    James, I sent you a PM with my contact info.

    Also, EN preaches that a HIM is a poor rehearsal for an IM. The challenges we face and mistakes we (may)make express themselves very differently over a 180K ride and a 43K run. The same cannot be said for the HIM. There is nothing wrong with training for/completing a HIM during your season on the way to an IM. Just make sure you space it out (preferably) 8+ weeks prior to your IM. As your HIM slides < 8 weeks to your IM you start to effect critical downstream workouts in the IM race prep phase
  • James PattersonJames Patterson
    Coach, I'm getting ready to load up the Run Durabilty plan. I've been watching the videos in preparation for the next 4 weeks. Based on the comments in the video, I'm wondering if I should be in this plan. I finished IM Lou last year. It was my first completion. (On two tries). I'm definitely a back of pack athlete. The video suggested the Run Durabilty plan was the right choice with several IMs completed. Just want to make sure I'm where I should be. Thanks.
  • Paul HoughPaul Hough
    I bought my airfare this past weekend - there is no turning back now! We need to talk up IMSA and get a bigger EN presence!
  • Coach RichCoach Rich

    Posted By James Patterson on 27 Aug 2016 06:42 PM


    Coach, I'm getting ready to load up the Run Durabilty plan. I've been watching the videos in preparation for the next 4 weeks. Based on the comments in the video, I'm wondering if I should be in this plan. I finished IM Lou last year. It was my first completion. (On two tries). I'm definitely a back of pack athlete. The video suggested the Run Durabilty plan was the right choice with several IMs completed. Just want to make sure I'm where I should be. Thanks.

    James, yes, please use that plan. Be smart and if it appears to be too much (ie, too much running frequency) then we can make adjustments to that. 

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