Subject: sprint tri during taper for IM Wondering what any coaches or those in the know would think about doing a sprint tri two weeks prior to an IM?
Besides the risk of injury (which I am willing to accept ) is there any downside to taking this approach? I have never had a coach and have always trained by the seat of my pants so I have no idea if it's a good or bad idea or totally indifferent, training-wise. I wouldn't think it would hurt my performance on raceday and would think that there could be some benefit (minimal, I admit ) to putting in a hard effort that is easy to recover from.
It's a small, local tri that a few close friends are doing so it would be a fun event to do. However, if folks who know much more about this than I do would say it's a really bad idea I will just opt to volunteer.
Thanks. |