My IMAZ pre-races/pre-training
Usually I have a HIM somewhere in the months leading up to a full IM, also a big bike or tri week.
This year, leading up to IMAZ, I have (so far):
-right now I'm in week 5 of the IM Adv 20-week plan. Trying to add more frequency to my runs and build up my long run volume due to the excessive TX heat (34 days in a row of 100+ temps).
-just hit the 'purchase' button on a trip to Al "The Oracle" Truscott's EN IMAZ Aspen Camp, arriving Thu 9/29, leaving Tue 10/4. Big miles, big altitude, little oxygen.
I'd usually consider:
-Sat 9/24: Redman HIM or Redman full-iron aquabike (add my own run on the end), as a race rehearsal
-Sat 9/24: Waco Wild ride (100 miles) with brick run, as a race rehearsal
-I have to work a tri on the morning of 9/25
-Sun 10/2: US Open Olympic distance Tri, but it's on the weekend of Aspen.
-Sun 10/23: Longhorn 70.3, too close to IMAZ
Only races I've had this year:
-Memorial Day, CapTex Olympic, Austin TX. Had a disappointing race
-this weekend, River Cities Sprint, Shreveport LA. I can't imagine getting a PR this weekend at this event
My previous IM experience:
IMFL06, IMAZ07, IMCDA 08, IMFL08, IMCDA09 (DNF)
My main goals for IMAZ:
-swim the whole thing, with minimal stops
-beat my time from previous IMAZ, 13:56:25. Heck, I'd love 12hours or less! I think I'm capable of it.
What do y'all think? Redman HIM or full aqua-bike (+my own run)? Anything else pre-IMAZ?
Comments
Scott - FWIW, I'm doing a local HIM on Sept 24th. I think an HIM 8 weeks out from an IM is perfect timing, works as a Big Day.