Mike Webster Micro

Coach Patrick · October 20, 2016 3:36PM

Good to chat with you yesterday. You have my feedback in IMLou; if you haven't done so already definitely hook up a Race Report as that will help you the next time you dial it in for racing.

In terms of moving forward, to recap:

Step One: is recovery for two weeks...you need it more than you know.
Step Two A: is run durability. Load up plan one, they end every 4 weeks so just move to the next one. This will keep you on track.
Step Two B: is strength within Run Durability. We recommend you do this on Mondays and Fridays, as noted in the Run Durability Program (RDP) plan.

Ideal OutSeason® start target for you in January 2017...for now we absorb and move forward!!!

~ Coach P

[Deleted User] · October 25, 2016 5:33AM

Good morning Coach Patrick - thank you for your follow up. I did finally start sleeping again post IM after we spoke. I guess I needed someone to tell me what I was experiencing was normal. I will start the run durability plan Monday and plan on the OutSeason plan in January as you suggest.

I am still somewhat at a loss on tracking/recording workouts. Is this something we do for your review or something I track on my own? Thanks again...Mike

[Deleted User] · October 25, 2016 5:45AM

One more thought...I haven't used a power meter before and don't know too much about them. Is this a worthwhile investment to aid in training? Also, will it provide better information for you and Coach R to manage my plans?? Thanks

Coach Patrick · October 27, 2016 9:38PM

Mike, great news on the sleep and your plan. You track your workouts, and then we both can use the info. Easiest thing is to have devices that sync to the web. So my Garmin watch (run) and computer (bike) both sync via iphone to Garmin Connect (free), and GC then auto transfers everything to Strava (free and premium options).

Something like strava is good as it will have plenty of data / insights for us as we proceed.

A powermeter is GREAT...both for training and racing. In training you can really move the needle in micro increments and get stronger. On race day you can use it to make sure you are in exactly the right zone to have a smart bike and a better run. We don't customize your plan off of it, but we can work with you to help maximize your training once we can see the baseline data. You'd get more details and info in the Power and Pace Forum here: http://bit.ly/2flevPb

Keep those questions coming!!

~ Coach P

Mike Webster Micro

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