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2006-07-16 10:08 PM

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Subject: Sprint in 4 wks, just did super sprint... help need build
Hi..just completed a super sprint and now am looking at doing a sprint in August. I've been loosely following the plans offered here on line but want to know if I use the balanced 16 wk 2 times a wk one and jump in at 3 months is that a good idea?
Im weaker in the swim and running but don't have tons of time for training. Also, I prefer to work out ams monday thru friday and leave long training for Sundays. I like weight training too but may have to dodge that (take a class 2x a week for an hour each).

up til now:
Been biking on monday, tues, thurs - 40-45 mins
swim tues and thurs evening - 25 mins each
run wed and friday am for 30 mins
weight class wed and friday am.

I have not really done any long rides on sunday and like working out at least 5-6 days a week. my husband works saturdays so that is my rest day and I have a 3 year old so difficult to make evening workouts at times. prefer 5 am workouts on my time.

any suggestions?


2006-07-17 10:01 AM
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Subject: RE: Sprint in 4 wks, just did super sprint... help need build

Your current volume would seem to be ok to start at that point in the plan.  What's most important is getting the volume in. If you can do the workouts on the days scheduled that's great, but it's ok to shuffle them around to fit your schedule too.

For those of us with kids, a house etc. sometimes it's a matter of just getting in what training  we can.

2006-07-17 4:25 PM
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Subject: RE: Sprint in 4 wks, just did super sprint... help need build
marmadaddy - 2006-07-17 10:01 AM

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For those of us with kids, a house etc. sometimes it's a matter of just getting in what training  we can.



Yeah, and that little thing called work also can get in the way of training time!

If I hit the lotto any time soon, I'd expect enough training input so that I at least get a spot in the top three of my age group!
2006-07-17 4:32 PM
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Subject: RE: Sprint in 4 wks, just did super sprint... help need build
I think what you are doing during the week is great. If you are able to get those long rides and/or some bricks on Sunday, I think you will be well on your way.

Obviously with all of your other committments, just be flexible in your training and get the volume in when you can.

Mark
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