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2009-06-16 9:39 PM

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Subject: Completed my 1st Tri-It Sprint using a Couch to Sprint; Now what?
I just completed my 1st Tri-It Sprint (1:24:15).  I used a free plan Couch to Sprint (11 weeks) and liked the direction and assistance it provided.  I am planning to do another Tri-It Sprint Beginning of August; actually the same course.  My swim wasn't great (8.29) so I would like to work on my swim (better fitness, and smoother swim)  During the swim my arms felt like lead weights so I had to side stroke; Bike 40:37(want to generate more power, use a lower gear and faster average speed) and a quicker run (29:20).  I then plan to do a Full Sprint in Sept. to end the season.

I am looking for another plan to continue my workouts, but the ones I see generally are ones from couch to 22 weeks.  I have seven weeks until my next event and would like to use the direction of a plan.  Any thoughts or ideas?  I was going to use one of the 22 week plans and start at week 15 and work towards the end.  Not sure if that is a smart way to do it or not?  Any help out there for a newbie.

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2009-06-17 8:15 AM
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Subject: RE: Completed my 1st Tri-It Sprint using a Couch to Sprint; Now what?
You can use any of the 12 wk programs, since you've already started a base, compare where your training is to where the new program starts and find a close match so you can take it from that point on.

From an avg swimmer, 8:29 on what distance?  I swim with a bunch of folks and we only do around 50 sec per 50 yds in the pool, so if you swim 400-500 yds (maybe even more), you're in a very good position swim-wise.

Now, like that brand: Just Do It!  Get your hands dirty and your knuckles bruised.  It's all in the game.
2009-06-17 8:56 AM
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Subject: RE: Completed my 1st Tri-It Sprint using a Couch to Sprint; Now what?
Thanks for the confirmation.  Just wanted to make sure I was on the same page and going in the right direction.  The swim was a 1/4 mile.  I think I may purchase the bronze or silver package on BT so I can use some of the tools to develop and bring a couple of these plans together.

   
2009-06-20 11:09 PM
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Subject: RE: Completed my 1st Tri-It Sprint using a Couch to Sprint; Now what?
I wen to Borders Books and bought the Essential Week-by-Week Training Guide.  Has a lot of plans and different level.  Found one that will work for me.  Onward and upward!!!

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