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Race to train, Muncie 70.3 July 14, 2018 to practice for Ohio 70.3 July 29, 2018

Kellie Moran-JonesKellie Moran-Jones
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I'm tired of training and I'm thinking about signing up for Muncie 70.3 as a catered training day before taper for Ohio 70.3 which is my target A race because well I guess I need something.  I'm in Louisville so these are two really easy 70.3 to do for me and I have done Muncie sooooo many times it's an easy race for me.  Also a chance to get two 70.3's in to see if I want to do a 3rd and get ranked and possibly do France 70.3 Worlds either by qualifying or by ranking.  I don't really have any goals this year except to not get injured or gain any more weight.  It's been an odd year coming off of a 2 year high of training and racing to reach my goal of 70.3 Worlds in 2017 and a BQ in January 2018.  I'm really goalless this year.   

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  • Paul CurtinPaul Curtin
    Hello @Kellie Moran-Jones!  First off, congrats on the BQ!!

    I love your plan.  Both races are convenient, and the timing is ideal.  Treat Muncie 70.3 as a Race Rehearsal to work out the kinks.  If you're feeling good you can push the run; if not, no worries, just complete it.  Regardless it will help you better prep for Ohio 70.3

    "possibly do France 70.3 Worlds either by qualifying or by ranking" ... it sure doesn't seem like you're goalless  :)
  • Kellie Moran-JonesKellie Moran-Jones
    Thanks for the advice.  What would you do the week of Muncie?  Thinking about a drop taper of 3 days.  Do the Monday Swim but push it to 1 hour.  Tuesday-Bike Threshold 75. Wednesday Swim 45 and Run 30.  Thursday-off.  Friday-travel-shake out bike/run.  Saturday-race  

    I got my BQ time but only have a 3:26 cushion, so I'm right on the edge if I will get to run or not.  That was one of the hardest things I have done.  My training went much better than race day.  

    I'm not excited about France but well it's something to shoot for.  I call myself the laziest triathlete.  I need something to keep me going and ask myself why am I doing this.  I guess my main motivator right now is to get back down in weight.  Maybe after this season, it's time to take another break or find a race I can get excited about.  

    Thinking about it more I'm pretty sure I'm going to do the Muncie/Ohio combo. I need to race to get me motivated again and have some fun.  Time to sign up for two races$$$$
  • Derrek SanksDerrek Sanks
    @Kellie Moran-Jones - Congrats on your BQ! I would do both because racing is so much fun! :-) Here's the EN guidance for inserting a HIM into your training. I also copied the text below. http://members.endurancenation.us/Resources/Wiki/tabid/91/Default.aspx?topic=Self-Coaching+Manual+-+DIY+Guide+for+Adjusting+You

    How To Insert A Race -- Race Week TemplatesWhat you do the week of the race is a function of the priority you assign to the race: A, B, or C.

    “A” Race: You want to do very well on this race. Your goal is to perform at your best, then pick up your normal training schedule as soon as possible.

    1. Follow the regular training week of your plan through Tuesday; then:

    2. Wednesday is a 90' brick as a 70' Bike and a 20' Run. The bike includes 6 x 3' (4') at goal race effort. The 20' run is done as 10' in Zone 4/TP off the bike, then 10' steady in Zone 2/MP.

    3. Thursday is a 45' run with Strides (swim also if race is on Saturday).

    4. Friday is a 45' swim including a Main Set of 3 x 100 (20) at Goal Race Effort, then 400 pull easy/steady, then 3 x 100 (20) at Goal Race Effort. If your race is on a Saturday, then Friday is OFF.

    5. Saturday (Day Before) is OFF / Carbo Load / Check In & Register.

    6. After the Race, use the appropriate Post Race Template above.




  • Kellie Moran-JonesKellie Moran-Jones
    Derrek, you are the best!!!  Thank you!!!
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