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saunaking

2005-06-07 3:09 PM

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Otter Lake, Ontario

Subject: training intensity question

I am entering my 1st tri on July 17th. It is a sprint tri and I have only been training for about two weeks. I have however been running since December and think i am in good enough condition to complete the tri in under 1:45 (thats my goal anyway)

My question is regarding my training - i am following the last 6 weeks of the 16 week beginner sprint program on this site and have no trouble with the times. However, i run/bike/swim pretty much at the level i want to do it during the race. Every time i go out for a run i either get a new personal best or am pretty close. Biking is the same. Swimming not quite but in all events all my training sessions are pretty hard i guess. Over the past 2+ weeks i get 1-2 rest days per week. Before that i was running 3-4 days per week.

I read some articles about HRM training and it seems that i need to slow my pace down a lot. I dont have a HRM except on my treadmill and with the nice weather i would rather run outside.

at what levels should i be doing my training?

Thanks,
Tom

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trilover

2005-06-07 5:11 PM

in reply to: #170544

Elite Veteran

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Northern Va/Metro D.C.

Subject: RE: training intensity question

Hey Tom,

I wrote a piece that others have contributed to titled, "The Newbie bumpable Thread." You may find useful information re: hr training/intensity there.

It's difficult to accurately comment on your question without heart rate numbers. However, it is safe to say that you are most likely training too hard (especially as you describe new PB with each run).

Also, do NOT rely on the treadmill hr indicators. They are not accurate whatsoever.

In my opinion, I would reschedule another sprint race for mid August if possible (including your first tri) and use the July race as a training tool. It would also be a great idea to purchase a hrm and begin a modified base building program with a gradual sharpening and taper at the end. If you have a few dollars to spare, check out www.markallenonline.com; a great coaching resource.

You should be doing the majority of your training in z2 and z3. Again, I highly recommend the help of a coach.

saunaking

2005-06-07 9:55 PM

in reply to: #170673