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2013-11-02 10:22 AM
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For those of you doing the whole series. What training plans are you going to use?


2013-11-05 8:25 AM
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I used the custom builder for the series and stretched it out as far as it would go, which I think was 26 weeks.

The only issue I see is the Boulder peak race which is placed right in the middle of a pretty big training weekend. Not sure how to handle that yet.
2013-11-06 12:01 PM
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How's the climb up to Carter Lake? Looks like it's the hardest climb....???
2013-11-06 12:32 PM
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It will definitely get you into your small chainring and get your heart pumping. I think it will be the only really big climb of the day other than some good rollers on Hwy 52 coming back into Boulder.

Wait until you see the decent on the back side of Carter lake though. My bet is there will be a speed limit set up, otherwise you will see riders in excess of 60 mph coming down. I've come down at 55 and it was pretty white knuckle kind of stuff before I start working the brakes.
2013-11-19 9:28 PM
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HI Boulder IM Peeps!

I have training plans, camps etc set up for the race. This includes local and remote options for coaching, the plans etc. We know every inch of the course (we did a video with Compu Trainer this summer as well).

If you sign up for a training plan before 12/1 you'll also get  a free 12 week custom winter training plan! Can't beat that!

Link for IM Boulder Plans: http://d3multisport.com/im-boulder-training-group/

Ifyou have questions please let us know!


Cheers and best of luck with your training!

2013-11-20 9:34 PM
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any one know of hotels that are close to the race site?


2013-11-26 11:33 PM
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Anyone start there training plan yet?

Also saw the bike vid, and was wondering if there was any of the run?
2013-11-27 8:01 PM
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Yes, we have it here: https://vimeo.com/69215155

 

Let us know what you think!

2013-11-29 1:02 AM
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Cool, thanks
Kinda wish it was a touch slower, bit hard on the eyes,

Looks like pleanty of shade, bit narrow for 1800-2000 people but I will take the shade

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2013-12-27 5:29 PM
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My wife and I did a course recon recently. The bike course looks fast! The run will be pretty cool, maybe a touch crowded in spots. I heard from a few folks that the bike course may change a bit and eliminate the Carter lake area. That descent will be wicked fast and hairy as heck as is!!!!
2014-01-06 12:15 PM
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Hey everybody! I signed up for the series back in July when I knew I was moving to Boulder. Super excited to have an IM in my backyard!

Starting training today, so I wanted to get back on BT and say hi. This will be my 3rd IM. I did B2B in 2012 for my first full distance, and then IMLP in July 2013.

Who else is local? We should get some IMBOU training groups going.


2014-01-12 5:22 PM
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Just finished week one of the Endurance Nation Out Season Plan and will move into the 20 week IM plan in mid-March.  This race is less than seven months away!

2014-02-27 12:39 AM
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Any update on the run course?
2014-03-09 4:35 PM
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How's everyones training going? Currently at 30 miles per week running and 6 hours of cycling (not going to swim till May 1st). I'm just hoping this deep freeze up north will end soon. Cycling indoors is past the point of being old. Only 147 days until go time...
2014-03-21 8:35 AM
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Well, week one if you are doing a 20 week program. My week has started off bad, only 1/6 workouts so far. Worked 0700-2200 Tues then back on at 0700 the next day. Then combine that with the wife working evenings when I get off work, it makes it difficult to get anything accomplished with 3 kids 4 and under.

I have to get it figured out though. I should buy a treadmill because running will be the most important thing for me to train this year, that is where I will get the biggest gains.
2014-03-21 9:51 AM
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Hi Sarah,
I am local in South Boulder. I train mostly in the early mornings and swim with BAM. Also, I started bike commuting to Broomfield this week. If you want to meet up, let me know.
Steph


2014-03-21 11:30 PM
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Starting to get into the swing here 8k for the swim, 7 hours on the beast and 25+ run finally getting outside for the runs....sick of the mill
2014-03-22 12:54 PM
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Week 1 of 20 wrapping up this weekend and went well.  Scheduled for ~12 hours of training including a three hour bike.  Long run starts at 90 minutes but I did 65 instead and will increase by 10 minutes per week to build up a little more slowly.  Swims are just twice per week for the first 8 weeks.  Hit pretty much all of my workouts though I tapered the intensity a bit as I'm coming off a pretty good cold/flu.

After using the Fink plan two years ago, this new plan I'm following has more intensity and volume and I'm hoping for a huge PR...Getting excited!

2014-03-22 1:26 PM
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Originally posted by FF Stock

Week 1 of 20 wrapping up this weekend and went well.  Scheduled for ~12 hours of training including a three hour bike.  Long run starts at 90 minutes but I did 65 instead and will increase by 10 minutes per week to build up a little more slowly.  Swims are just twice per week for the first 8 weeks.  Hit pretty much all of my workouts though I tapered the intensity a bit as I'm coming off a pretty good cold/flu.

After using the Fink plan two years ago, this new plan I'm following has more intensity and volume and I'm hoping for a huge PR...Getting excited!

Which plan are you using?

2014-03-22 8:42 PM
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Originally posted by mikericci

Originally posted by FF Stock

Week 1 of 20 wrapping up this weekend and went well.  Scheduled for ~12 hours of training including a three hour bike.  Long run starts at 90 minutes but I did 65 instead and will increase by 10 minutes per week to build up a little more slowly.  Swims are just twice per week for the first 8 weeks.  Hit pretty much all of my workouts though I tapered the intensity a bit as I'm coming off a pretty good cold/flu.

After using the Fink plan two years ago, this new plan I'm following has more intensity and volume and I'm hoping for a huge PR...Getting excited!

Which plan are you using?

Endurance Nation's 20 week Intermediate plan.  I prepped with 10 weeks of their Out Season plan.  Curious what your thoughts are Mike...

2014-03-22 9:19 PM
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Originally posted by FF Stock

Originally posted by mikericci

Originally posted by FF Stock

Week 1 of 20 wrapping up this weekend and went well.  Scheduled for ~12 hours of training including a three hour bike.  Long run starts at 90 minutes but I did 65 instead and will increase by 10 minutes per week to build up a little more slowly.  Swims are just twice per week for the first 8 weeks.  Hit pretty much all of my workouts though I tapered the intensity a bit as I'm coming off a pretty good cold/flu.

After using the Fink plan two years ago, this new plan I'm following has more intensity and volume and I'm hoping for a huge PR...Getting excited!

Which plan are you using?

Endurance Nation's 20 week Intermediate plan.  I prepped with 10 weeks of their Out Season plan.  Curious what your thoughts are Mike...

I don't know much about their plans - I've heard they take out swimming and weights. In my 25+ years of coaching, I can tell you that's a pretty big part of training for any event over 4 hours. Swimming fitness rolls downhil to the run and weights are integral part of durability. There is no way to fix biomechanical issues without addressing them in the weight room with functional exercises.

I've heard that many people have done well with their plans, I wonder what those people would do while addressing limiters too.

Are you living at altitude and does the plan address that?



2014-03-23 9:25 PM
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Nice to see some fellow IMCDAer's on here. I'm in. I only hope it lives up to IMCDA. I'm not sure the love I felt from the locals and volunteers can be duplicated.
We (husband, son, and myself) also did CDA last year and are attempting Boulder this year, along with a 2nd son joining us. So far it has been very cold winter, keeping us indoors on the trainer - still. (Starting to feel like we're stuck in situation like the movie Groundhog.) Factors that will be tough for us living here in the cold sea level mid-west will be high altitude and heat. Also really do not know what to expect with the swim and water temp. Read that it should be wet suit legal, but am wondering if it ever gets close to being too warm.
2014-03-23 9:56 PM
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I saw on the IM web sight it says ave temp between 74-76, that said, I am assuming it may be to warm or non wetsuit legal ( knowing my luck)
2014-03-26 11:16 AM
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I'm actually worried about the water being too warm. It will be wetsuit legal, but probably just a touch under the limit. I've done Boulder Peak in mid-July in my speedskin and was plenty warm. Plan on wearing a sleeveless wetsuit and you'll be fine.
2014-03-27 9:03 PM
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Endurance Nation's 20 week Intermediate plan.  I prepped with 10 weeks of their Out Season plan.  Curious what your thoughts are Mike...

I don't know much about their plans - I've heard they take out swimming and weights. In my 25+ years of coaching, I can tell you that's a pretty big part of training for any event over 4 hours. Swimming fitness rolls downhil to the run and weights are integral part of durability. There is no way to fix biomechanical issues without addressing them in the weight room with functional exercises.

I've heard that many people have done well with their plans, I wonder what those people would do while addressing limiters too.

Are you living at altitude and does the plan address that?

Yes I live in Highlands Ranch and train around 6500 feet (our mutual buddy Tom Beal lives around the corner from me). 

The plan doesn't eliminate swimming, though it breaks into it slowly.  The first 8 weeks has you swimming twice per week while the last 12 weeks is 3+ times per week.  This is more for mental reasons I think.  They seem to get away from swimming during the Out season where they focus on the most return on investment, i.e. bike/run.  They do emphasize drill work and the importance of proper swimming stroke though.

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