Subject: Is it wise to do first Half IM on 6 weeks of training? Hi everyone first post here.
I've been considering doing IM 70.3 Miami and started a 12 week training program, currently in week four. After consideration, I thought why not sign up for a local one in ME (Pumpkinman ) for half the price, no hotels, no missed work, and no airfare? The local race is in 2.5 weeks, which would have been week 7 of my plan.
I've done two sprints this year and about 3 in years past. Also did Nations tri Duathlon when swim was cancelled.
The swim is my weakness, but I've been in the water a lot and have done 2.4km pool workouts and .8 OWS. I've gotten my pace to 2:05/100yd which is a gigantic improvement from even two weeks ago (3:00/100yd ). I know I can do the 1.2 without struggling. I'm a runner and can do marathons, and the bike- I've done 50 and 40 mile rides last weekend. Overall, I'm feeling very strong although I know I haven't put in the long hours. These four weeks, I've been crushing my plan and hitting weights too.
I'd appreciate any experienced feedback and look forward to what everyone has to say.
Jim |