Member Question from fifetriguy

"I am 9 weeks into a 16 week sprint program. At the end of the program I hope to find a low key try-a-tri race or simulate my own to give me pointers on what I should be concentrating on for my next training block and for next year. My target next year is a half Ironman sometime in Aug - Sep 2010. Is it realistic to race a sprint and Olympic distance race within 2-3 weeks of one another (16 or so weeks prior to the first HIM) to gauge my progress before tackling the HIM?"

Answer from Ali Winslow

D3 Multisport Coach

Assuming that you are a novice triathlete, it is a good idea to get some racing in prior to tackling a big race like a half Ironman. [.....]

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