Wynde Barz Macro Thread

Coach Rich

Hi Wynde,

This is your very own “Macro Thread” where you and I can discuss any questions you may have about the Triathlon Season Roadmap (TSR) that I created for you here. This is also a space where we can discuss any big picture, season planning, race schedule and other related issues you may have going forward.

Welcome aboard!

wyndebarz

Hi Coach Rich,

I am loving the training program so far. I spoke with Mariah yesterday and she suggested I talk to you regarding my test run. Since we live in close proximity to one another perhaps you can guide me to where a flat place would be. I did my 5K test run on the Arroyo trail as it was a hot day and thought this was fairly flat and I could easily repeat it. Due to a the rocks/sand on the trail my test run was a little slower than my 5k pace. This week my training plan is week 4 of the HIM and has testing in it. So, should I repeat the testing? Look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you,

 

Wynde

 

Coach Rich

Posted By Wynde Barz on 10 Aug 2016 01:57 PM

Hi Coach Rich,

I am loving the training program so far. I spoke with Mariah yesterday and she suggested I talk to you regarding my test run. Since we live in close proximity to one another perhaps you can guide me to where a flat place would be. I did my 5K test run on the Arroyo trail as it was a hot day and thought this was fairly flat and I could easily repeat it. Due to a the rocks/sand on the trail my test run was a little slower than my 5k pace. This week my training plan is week 4 of the HIM and has testing in it. So, should I repeat the testing? Look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you,

 

Wynde

 

Hey Wynde,



I answered your PM so we're good. FYI, I live in Monrovia, off the Huntington Dr exit, and Dino Sarti lives in Sierra Madre also 

wyndebarz

I am in week 12 of the HIM training plan and all is going great. I have a race this Sunday (Oly) 10/9 and another on 10/29. How do I incorporate these into my training plan?

Coach Rich

Posted By Wynde Barz on 03 Oct 2016 10:27 PM


I am in week 12 of the HIM training plan and all is going great. I have a race this Sunday (Oly) 10/9 and another on 10/29. How do I incorporate these into my training plan?

Sorry I missed this, I was traveling to/racing Kona last week. 

Our best resource for this kind of thing is here. Please read, you'll gain a lot of insights. Good luck!

wyndebarz

My Training Schedule for next week reflects that my HIM is on 12/4 not one 12/3. How do I modify the week so I am best prepared for the event on Saturday 12/3?

Coach Rich

Posted By Wynde Barz on 26 Nov 2016 05:46 PM


My Training Schedule for next week reflects that my HIM is on 12/4 not one 12/3. How do I modify the week so I am best prepared for the event on Saturday 12/3?

Move everything forward one day (so Tues is done today, for example), and move today's swim to Wednesday. 

Good luck!

wyndebarz

Hi Rich-Is there a plan that combines marathon training with triathlon training as well? Now that my HIM in December is done, I plan on running the LA marathon on March 19, but I also have shorter distance triathlons starting in early March. My goal is to do another HIM in the summertime. Please let me know what your thoughts are. Thank you

Coach Rich

Posted By Wynde Barz on 28 Dec 2016 10:42 AM


Hi Rich-Is there a plan that combines marathon training with triathlon training as well? Now that my HIM in December is done, I plan on running the LA marathon on March 19, but I also have shorter distance triathlons starting in early March. My goal is to do another HIM in the summertime. Please let me know what your thoughts are. Thank you

Hi Wynde,

We have a "balanced" marathon training plan, which includes some cycling. You could supplement that with swimming as you see fit / according to your goals for the race and time constraints. Let me know is this helps and you can always submit your race schedule to me here so I can plan this out for you.