Olympic 2 wks before Iron??

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2007-03-01 12:00 PM

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Subject: Olympic 2 wks before Iron??

I have seen a few posts similar to this, but I wanted to ask specifically as relates to my situation:

I am doing Vineman on Aug 4th.  There are not many Oly distance options here in CO prior to that with the exception of Loveland, which I have committed to going to as a "sherpa" for my girlfriend (her first).  So - that leaves me with Boulder Peak - exactly 2 WEEKS before my Iron-distance race.

I am looking for opinions here -- is it too close to even consider?  Should I treat it as a peak leading into a 2-week taper?  should I consider it just a workout and not as a race?  All of the above?  Or is it flat out a retarded option...??

help please!

thanks! 

2007-03-01 12:23 PM
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Subject: RE: Olympic 2 wks before Iron??
A pro might find it to be a quality workout.  But for most of us, I don't see any reason to do a race as you are tapering for an IM.
2007-03-01 2:43 PM
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Subject: RE: Olympic 2 wks before Iron??
True, but it would be the only chance to get in a mid-distance race prior to the IM.  Of course, I could just stage that distance in a workout, I suppose...hmmmm...
2007-03-01 3:05 PM
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2007-03-01 5:36 PM
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Subject: RE: Olympic 2 wks before Iron??

Peak weeks usually should take place 4-6 week before your A race as it can take that much for your body to absorb and realize the gains from the workload. If you want to race as part of a rehearsal, then go ahead but don’t push too hard that will affect your tapering. (that's assuming you will have at least 14 days in bewteen that race and the IM) Also if you do race, try to do a few less session that you would normally do to reduce inducing fatigue. Better yet just do some test rehearsal session(s) during your peak week…



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