Subject: 20 Week Beginner Ironman training Plan I am currently using the 20 week beginner Ironman plan (HR ) in BT. I am currently in week 8 and things are going relatively well, but looking ahead week #17 really screams out to me as being a bit over the top. On that Saturday, the plan has me doing the following workout. It appears the run is a BRICK after the bike, but the swim is a separate workout. Bike - 6.5 hours. Swim – 95 minutes or 5025 yards. Run – 1.5 hours. I would like to hear what others think of this. My biggest concern is that this seems like too much and specifically too much 3 weeks before my Ironman. I have never heard of a beginner plan requiring someone almost do a full Ironman 3 weeks before the real Ironman. Normally it seems like you might do one of the sports full distance, but then nothing more or just a little more (5-10 mile run, etc ). Anyone use this plan before and how did this week #17 work for you? |