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20 Weeks starts today!

Mark RobertsMark Roberts
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 Greeting IMFL racers!

20 weeks till race day!  Still a little early to be in the "im training for Ironman" mentality but everyone should be into general prep at this point -- I'm looking forward to getting into the IM specific training as we move closer to raceday.  I had a good swim today and am vowing to me more consistent and just "FOLLOW THE PLAN".  

I'm keeping tabs on the Oil Spill and hoping it will spare Panama City Beach, or at least not affect it so much that the swim is cancelled. But, we can't control that so its better not to worry about it and just prepare as usual.  Living in Biloxi MS, the oil spill is the lead story every night on the news.  

Hope everyone is doing well, uninjured and ready to train.

Mark

 

Comments

  • Coach PatrickCoach Patrick
    Mark --

    Thanks for the reminder...can't believe it's that "close" already. Time to start paying attention!!!

    Patrick
  • rah2774rah2774

    Hey Mark!  I just had the thought of starting a IMFL - Week 1 thread and I saw this one!  Great minds think alike!

    I just did a HIM and took a week off and, per the coaches' advice, I'm gonna do the last 4 weeks of OS then 16 weeks of IM training (although in these first 8 weeks I'm gonna do some "fun" races before things get too serious).  Kind of relieved to back off of volume a bit to work on my speed... especially after 6 weeks of the HIM prep.

    The oil is definitely on my mind... fingers crossed we'll be able to swim!

  • Kristen_OlsonKristen_Olson

    Hi guys,

    I'm on the IR right now for running, but hope to get back to running in a week or so.  I never thought I would stare so longingly at the running workouts on the plan!   

    It feels good to have a "group" again - I have missed the solidarity of my Outseason group. 

    Train hard, friends!

  • rah2774rah2774

    @Kristen - me too... going through OS group thread withdrawal I started an Eagleman training thread... and for a few weeks it was just me and Nemo til it caught on.  It's definitely nice to compare notes with folks who are doing the same training and gearing up for the same race.  Take care of yourself... the running will come (and some day soon you'll wonder why you were missing it... wishing for a day off ).

  • rah2774rah2774
    holy hot! my brick yesterday was pitiful... I sort of tried to jog for 10 minutes (not exactly getting into MP) and then had zippo left for the last 10 and walked home. Wow... heat index of over 100... ugh... I guess in a sick way, I'm almost glad to have such a late IM - things should be better (in theory) come September when we're logging some crazy long rides. At least I hope so!
  • Kristen_OlsonKristen_Olson
    You are right, Becky. June, July, and August are miserably hot here, and September isn't much better, but I can hope that the latter 2 weeks of September and the first week or two of October before the taper are a little cooler!

    Cross your fingers - my foot feels tons better, and I'm going to attempt a little jog tomorrow. Wish me luck!
  • left.right.repeatleft.right.repeat
    Great ride today....it is hot in Texas. I hate BP - there I said it.....
  • NathalieNathalie
    20 weeks !!?? wow, finally right ? I'm training right now for a HIM in two weeks, after that i will jump in the general training till race prep. I worry also for the oil spill and hope that IMFL officials have a contingency plan. My training is going really well so far and i"m excited to do this HIM. It's nice to break up the training with a race. It's been a long journey since January.

    I hope everybody's trainning is going well ! I can't wait to meet all of you at IMFL !

    Nathalie
  • cfletchercfletcher
    Good to see some folks upbeat. I'm fighting serious burnout, having hit EN workouts hard for last six month. I trudge on. Fortunately, easy hour in the pool tonight. Olympic Tri this weekend in cooler Chattanooga, but temps still slated for nineties.
  • Coach PatrickCoach Patrick
    Clint - No worries re standing down. You have fitness and plenty of time to race. I think a 2-3 week break would be fine -- maybe just ride only for a while. What would help you "Get Right?"
  • dscribnerdscribner
    Tomorrow I start training with these plans.
    I am excited to focus on Ironman training and still have sights on HIM in Sept.

    I finally got my power meter. My first ride with it I was all over the board. Will it get easier over time to hold a set wattage?
  • cfletchercfletcher
    Despite Coach P's missive to stand down, I did 75 miles on Saturday, Averaged 20.2 and kept HR in zone 2. Ran four miles immediately afterwards in 30 mins. I was pleasantly surprised at my speed. Dehydration quickly followed! Training in Georgia heat is brutal!
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