Moving Workouts Around During the Week???
Considering I work shift work in a hospital Emergency Department, I don't have the luxury of weekends off for long bikes and long runs. I am certain that I will have to rearrange my workout plan every week to fit my schedule. How will this impact my training and performance? I am sure the workouts are set up during the week in a logical order. So when it comes time for me plugging each workout in to accomodate my schedule, how much science goes into it on my part? Any input much appreciated.
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Robert
I also do shift work in a very busy OR, 3 x12 hrs, rotating days/ nights and a crazy 11a-11 p shift. So I move stuff around sometimes. Nice part about OS, is that the workouts are not long. If you are crunched for time, focus on main set.
You are a trial member so i don't think you have access to wiki, but there is info in there in the self coach Guide, and making adjustments to schedule.
priority workouts for week are Long run, long bike, interval bike, then build other workouts around that, but I think that applied more to HIM, IM training plans. Try to separate workouts by 24 hrs.
This year, when possible I am trying to split my work days up a little. I try to avoid 3x 12hrs in a row. If I do do that, I usually do a rest day on the 3rd shift.
Sometimes I will push a workout to a day off, and do 2 workouts, but not 2 interval type workouts. I like to swim after work because it relaxes me, and I have access to pools more at night than am.
Those are just some ideas. But if/when you join, more info in wiki. there are a some people that do switch there schedules around, and if you have questions about a specific week, you can post in the micro thread and the coaches will get back to you
I did have a $$$ coach prior to EN. despite emailing my schedule, things usually did not work. I usually had to change things around. I think it is easier to do at EN
"I did have a $$$ coach prior to EN. despite emailing my schedule, things usually did not work. I usually had to change things around. I think it is easier to do at EN"
This was my past experience as well. I am contemplating just purchasing the individual plans (outseason then HIM then IM). Based on your experiences, what more do I have to gain by becoming a Team Member?
A few things-
1. team support- knowing others in your race group or OS group are doing workouts, bouncing off ideas, getting feedback.
2. The members- lots of valuable input from others with experience- ie Matt S.'s information on adjusting run pace for heat, just one example. there are many others
3. Access to the wiki and other resources only available to team members
4. The group experience at races. meeting team mates that you communicated on line with for good part of training, meeting them at team dinner, seeing them during the race gives you that boost, or seeing those team members on the course cheering me up papa bear when having a tough time cause I was sick.....
5. Friendships that i have developed over last 1 1/2 yrs
All goes down to how much you put into participating in forums. I have learned tons, not only from RnP, but the other members as well. IMO,that is what makes it great.
Just a few thoughts, good luck
I am a RN in a ED also. I too am looking at how I am going to move the schedule around and still get the most benefit. Of course never working the same days every week makes it a challenge. Like it was mentioned earlier the OS workouts are mostly shorter so I know on the days that I just can't fit it into a day off I can still get one or two in before work if needed ( I will try to keep those to an absolute minimum). I tend to try and group the longer ones together like in the plan with a day off or easier workout after. The others I will try to group together as much as possible but I know I may have to mover them around some.
This is my first OS plan and kow I have going to have to do a lot of moving around to get the workouts in and still get the recovery time I need.
P
Another ER RN representing and like Tracy I found that splitting my shifts has helped a great deal, as opposed to working 3 in a row.
I am in week 14 of 20 training for IMAZ this year and although I was super anxious about how it was going to work, so far it has.
This week is our first RR per the schedule, but instead of doing it on Saturday like most I will do it on Monday and sort of plug everything around accordingly. I use the same strategy as Tracy which is outlined in the Wiki to prioritize the workouts I plan (long run, ride, intervals....)
I do one trainer workout a week before a shift and it just is what it is although of course I would rather be outside or just not awake that early
Ultimately squeezing in the training for an IM while working 12 hour shifts is a challenge but at least one I only have to do 3 days a week......and really not a problem with the EN training plan.
Hope this helps.
Hey Robert:
I do the majority of my training during the day during the week so I have never really been able to do the a Plan on the days listed, for the most part. I do scheduled long Saturday rides on Thursdays, etc. and usually mix it all up based on time availability. There is a method to the Plans but I can safely say that moving days around is not really an issue.
As far as being a team member? We can try and sell you all we want but you won't know until you actually try EN out fully. I like to say it is the difference between the day before your first child is born and the day after the child is born. It is hard to explain to someone who doesn't have a child. But once they have one the lights go on and they now understand.
I suggest committing/signing up for 90 days. Do a couple of months of OS and if you don't like it, bail. But I bet the team vibe and the results you will see will keep you coming back.
Hope this helps.
John