Should I race a "half-lite" May 7 before IM Texas?

dougiann

Hi all. There's a local race here next weekend (May 7) that's a Half-Lite = .8 mi swim / 40.3 bike / 8.8 run....I'm doing IMTexas the 21st and am thinking of using this race as a hard training session. I'm doing my Race Rehersal this weekend. Does it make sense to do this race or should I just stick to the final 3 weeks of the plan? If I do it, what should I target for my paces? Treat it like a half? Let me know your thoughts as I have to register before the 2nd. Thanks!

tuckerm

That sounds like the Devilman to me! Don't know if I'd call that local to Marlton though. I say do it. You can hammer the bike @ .85 not sure about the run though. Enjoy it.

jwpicciotto

Is IM TX your A race? If so then you should probably stay on plan to get ready for it. I tend to look on the negative side of these things. Doing the race instead of my training will net me no fitness benefit. However, I do have the opportunity to wreck or get injured. I have invested too much time and effort to take any extra chances leading up to the race.

Coach Rich

No.

The best training you can do is what's in the plan, not a race, no matter how it's done. Taper, race, recovery, then have fun the rest of the summer.

Paul Hough

Plan the work, work the plan. The plan knows all. The plan sees all. Do not diss the plan!

dougiann

OK, no "half-lite".....thanks for the input - I especially didn't think about "crashing or getting hurt"...that would make IMTexas a little more difficult.