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Katherine CozziKatherine Cozzi
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Hey Coach Patrick! 

I need your advice on my schedule for the next few weeks.  A week from tomorrow starts my 3 Olympic races in a row.  They are ranked as a C race , B race, then my A Olympic race for the year.  After the A race, I switch to a HIM training place.  

So my question is, should I be reducing any of the workouts during the week between these races? For example, should I still do a long run on Sunday after the race? 

Thanks!! 
Katherine 

Comments

  • Coach PatrickCoach Patrick
    @Katherine Cozzi - thanks for reaching out! That is quite a schedule you have there! Almost like being a professional. :-) Seriously though, you are fortunate to haveSo many races nearby, especially this early in the season!

    So the adjustment happens on both sides of your race. This is what I recommend:

    • Week One: Normal week through Thursday, with Friday off, Saturday race, and Sunday get a nice aerobic ride in between one and two hours. Then back to your normal week as planned.

    • Week Two: Normal week through Thursday, with Friday off, Saturday race, and Sunday off.

    • Week Three: Normal Week Through Wednesday. Thursday OFF. Friday short swim / run session -- 20' each, EASY, with a few pick ups as 3 x 100 @ race pace swim, 5 x 30" @ 5k pace on the run. Saturday race. Sunday consider retirement. 
    What do you think?   :D

    ~ Coach P


  • Katherine CozziKatherine Cozzi
    @Coach Patrick That looks great, thank you!! 

    Although, I'm not sure about "retirement" just yet  :D

    - Katherine
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