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 2009-09-02 11:19 AM |
 16 |  Subject: IM TrainingHi, I am 6 weeks out from my IM race. My question is, all of my long workouts are just that "really long" the issue I am having is that my training plan calls for 6 workout days a week, but when I have a long workout (such as a 100 mile bike or a 16-18 mile run) I find that if I have a day off before these long workouts the quality of the workout is MUCH better than if I do what the plan says which might be run 8 miles or bike 20-30 miles the day before my scheduled long workout. Earlier in the training plan when my "longs" weren't that long I had no problem doing 6 days a week. Is it better to "stick with the plan" or modify it to improve my long workouts? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated! P.S. I don't feel that I am undertrained. My 18 mile runs are at 8 min/mi. pace and my 100 mi. bikes avg. 20 mph. |
| 2009-09-02 11:25 AM in reply to: #2384983 |
Pro 3906     Libertyville, IL | Subject: RE: IM Training riponfire - 2009-09-02 11:19 AM Hi, Part of the structure of the plan is likely that you are doing these longer workouts with some fatigue and not feeling fresh as a daisy. That said, I have seen schools of thought that as long as you are hitting your long in each sport for the week, the rest is nice but its all not necessary. Personally, I have seen benefits of volume with run training vs less workouts at a faster pace, but thats just me.I am 6 weeks out from my IM race. My question is, all of my long workouts are just that "really long" the issue I am having is that my training plan calls for 6 workout days a week, but when I have a long workout (such as a 100 mile bike or a 16-18 mile run) I find that if I have a day off before these long workouts the quality of the workout is MUCH better than if I do what the plan says which might be run 8 miles or bike 20-30 miles the day before my scheduled long workout. Earlier in the training plan when my "longs" weren't that long I had no problem doing 6 days a week. Is it better to "stick with the plan" or modify it to improve my long workouts? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated! P.S. I don't feel that I am undertrained. My 18 mile runs are at 8 min/mi. pace and my 100 mi. bikes avg. 20 mph. |
| 2009-09-02 11:34 AM in reply to: #2384983 |
Expert 936 Salisbury | Subject: RE: IM Training I'm no expert but my suggestion is to follow/trust the plan. Keep in mind that you'll have some taper time to get your legs fresh for the race. I think that's the hardest thing to get our heads around sometimes.
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| 2009-09-02 12:17 PM in reply to: #2384983 |
Extreme Veteran 438 Surprise, AZ | Subject: RE: IM Training Looking at your logs tells me as much as my log does, NADA. 6 weeks out means you are in the bulk training period. There are theories behind both day off before or after the large weekend. I personally don't have a day off but Monday and Friday are swim days only. Then Tuesday - Thursday are jam packed with 2 swims, 2 bikes (1 brick), 2 runs. I have done all 3 theories and I like this one the best. That Friday AM swim gives me 24 hours rest before the long ride and Mondays’ PM long swim= gives me 36 hours rest from the weekend. Good Luck, what race are you doing? |
| 2009-09-02 12:36 PM in reply to: #2384983 |
Iron Donkey 38643 , Wisconsin | Subject: RE: IM Training Joe hit the part of "not feeling as fresh as a daisy". The plan you are using is serving a particular purpose. Follow the plan, unless of course you are sick or incompacitated for a reason, then don't make up a particular part that you missed, or readjust accordingly. But, if you miss a long training day, it's better to get that long training day for your endurance, at least I think it's worth it. |
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