Mike Roberts 2018 Official Coach Thread
Here's your updated Season Plan, as promised. This is where you'll return to post all your "coach" questions as responses; I'll see them and reply. This first post is my best outline of how to proceed with your races, but you can ask any / all questions you want. So post away, know that I reply here usually M/W/F each week.
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Your Notes
None. Notes are for losers.
Your Races
- 06/04/2018 Raleigh 70.3
- 09/30/2018 IM Choo
Season Update
These are your recommended training plans, including the date you should start each one (sometimes you won’t complete a full plan but transition to another one). You can change your plans on the Training Plan page by clicking the Move / Change button. Learn more about each plan on the Training Plan Central Page.
- Last updated by Coach on 11/02/2017
- On 10/30/2017 Load the -- Run Durability 1 (9 months out) -- 4 weeks to end on 11/26/2017
- On 11/27/2017 Load the -- Run Durability 2 (8 months out) -- 4 weeks to end on 12/24/2017
- On 1/1/2018 Load the -- Run Durability 3 (7 months out) -- 4 weeks to end on 1/28/2018
- On 1/8/2018 Load the Advanced OutSeason® Bike Focused, 14wks to end on 4/15/2018
- On 4/16/2018 Load the Advanced EN*Half to end on 6/3/2018
- On 6/4/2018 Load the -- Swim Camp to end on 6/17/2018
- On 6/18/2018 Load the Intermediate EN*Full to end on 9/30/2018
- On 10/1/2018 Load the -- Post Ironman Transition Plan, All Levels (4wks) to end on 10/28/2018
- On 10/2/2017 Load the -- Run Durability 1 (9 months out) -- 4 weeks to end on 10/29/2017
Coach Notes
Ok, here we go with the Run Durability Program (RDP)!!! Looking forward to seeing you in the GroupMe Chat for RDP for sure...and it's a great fall build for you regardless. And not so "triathlon" focused. 
You should make 1 to 2 zwift rides a week as you are able...they add up and are a great way to keep the fitness up....but no pressure there.
The rest of the year is straightforward, including the Bike Focused OS...need to build that engine! And a break for Swim Camp after Raleigh...or some kind of break.
Tell me what you are going to try and focus on for this year's development and we can go from there.
Let's get to work!
~ Coach P
Comments
Here's your updated Season Plan, as promised. This is where you'll return to post all your "coach" questions as responses; I'll see them and reply. This first post is my best outline of how to proceed with your races, but you can ask any / all questions you want. So post away, know that I reply here usually Monday & Friday each week.
Power User Tip: Click the Star icon by the Title of this thread to subscribe, and you'll get email updates when I do reply.
Coach Notes
Your Races
Season Update
These are your recommended training plans, including the date you should start each one (sometimes you won’t complete a full plan but transition to another one). You can change your plans on within Final Surge by clicking on the Training Plans > View My Plans. If you need help manipulating your plans in Final Surge, be sure to check out our Help Site. Remember, you can learn more about each plan and find related plan resources on the Plan Descriptions and Resources page.
Your Notes
Raced throughout 2018 with a hamstring issue. Finally gave into PT last winter (2 mos with virtually no running). Came back in February, ran Boston in April (jogged a 3:50 and it actually didn't hurt and was quite fun). Went sub-5 at a pretty tough, hot 70.3 in late July. Prepping for IMFL. My fitness is better than last year, but on a "normal day" in PCB, I'm probably looking at more of a 10:15 finish than my desired sub-10. Swimming too little, biking almost enough, running high 30s/low 40s each week. Body comp is 5lbs heavy with 6 weeks to go.
I have three races between now and the St. George OS/build, but they're all in 2019: Augusta 70.3 on 9/29, IMFL on 11/2 and Phuket (3:15~ race in between Oly and 70.3).
Let's get to work!
~ Coach P