Patrick Marsh's Macro Thread
I am scheduled to do IMLP 2017 and have signed up for the EN IMLP camp in June. However, should I be looking for a spring 70.3 (perhaps Syracuse) or an Olympic length race to prepare my equipment and rehearse my transitions? My ability to travel long distances for a race is somewhat restricted given work and parenting obligations. Thanks for your thoughts.
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Yes, good idea to do a half in the May to early June timeframe in preparation for IMLP. It also gives you a shorter term race to focus on vs just having IMLP only on the calendar for months and months
Thanks for updating the schedule. At first blush, everything looked pretty similar so I thought I was good to go. Then, I went to drop this in my excel file / calendar, and realized that I have question regarding transitioning from a HIM plan to a full IM during
On April 9th, I am supposed to load the HIM plan that will end on June 4th. Then, about three weeks later you have me loading my full IM program to end on 7/23. Why do you have me do doing four weeks of a HIM plan (HIM weeks 12 through 15) and then transitioning to the IM?
Just wanted to clarify that I was looking at this correctly. I have a crazy work and parenting schedule, so I try to have my calendar well developed several months out, and wasn't sure I completely understood this transition in my training plan.
Otherwise, I understand the schedule that you created for me. Thanks!
There's a lap pool in my hotel and a decent park for running. However, I will miss at least two cycling sessions.
Thoughts on how to stay on track? Situations like this will continually arise for me as I have to travel often for work. I recognize and accept that my work is a big limiter for my triathlon performance. Just need advice on how best to juggle.
Hey Patrick,
The short answer is go 'cycling heavy' on the front of your trip, adding 1-2 more bikes in the week leading up to your trip, dropping a run or two if possible. Then during your trip, run as much as / as often as you're able to, given logistic constraints, jet lag, etc. Then pick up your normal schedule when you're able to on your return. Core and other dry land exercises could take the place of swimming during your trip as well.
At the end of the day, do the best you can, and when in doubt...run.
Thanks Coach Rick.
I will add two extra rides this week to make up for my loss next week. Hopefully, I will have time to run or swim everyday. I will post you after I return to let you know how far I fall behind (i.e., how challenging the NOS workouts are after I return).