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 2006-06-26 3:31 PM |
Expert  709  |  Subject: Brick QuestionSo what is the technical definition of a Brick? Does it have to be a Swim-Bike or a Bike-Run, or can it be any combination as long as they are done back to back? Thanks. |
| 2006-06-26 3:47 PM in reply to: #466331 |
 Crystal Lake, IL | Subject: RE: Brick Question You'll get a variety of answers. I'll cut to the chase and tell you I think it's good to do a swim/bike once in a while so you are prepared for any disorientation you might experience coming out of the water, but I think the most benefit comes from bike/run (in that order) to prepare you for that
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| 2006-06-26 3:56 PM in reply to: #466331 |
Extreme Veteran 620 Illinois | Subject: RE: Brick Question also how far do you need to run? until you are loose? until you throw up? When does length of run go from gaining the advantage of a brick to just working on your run? |
| 2006-06-26 3:59 PM in reply to: #466331 |
| Subject: RE: Brick Question Agree that swim/bike on occasion is good, but it's really bike/run for that heavy leg feeling No expert, by far, but I have read from people I respect that the point of the bike/run brick is not necessarily to get a run workout in, but to get far enough that you get used to and can handle the heavy leg feeling. |
| 2006-06-26 4:07 PM in reply to: #466383 |
Expert 709 | Subject: RE: Brick Question The reason I ask is that during the week all of my workouts are at lunch so I do them back to back. I do the swim last because I don't want to go into the gym wet from swimming. I'll have to figure that one out. I did my first "real" brick yesterday, an 8 mile ride and a 2 mile run. It is pretty silly how my legs felt. I guess I shouldn't have ran any hills......live and learn. |
| 2006-06-26 7:43 PM in reply to: #466331 |
Master 1888  Winder, GA | Subject: RE: Brick Question I'm definitely no expert but practicing bricks is to get your legs used to the transition. It will get easier, with lots of practice. Biking and running use different muscles and for the first 1/2 mile or so your legs usually feel like jelly. I read a good brick workout consists of a ride in zone 1 or 2 (easy, sustainable pace) and to jump off the bike and do a short run. The run doesn't have to be super long, maybe 1 or 2 miles. Maybe not even not that long, it just depends on how long your "short" run of the week is. That way you can do a brick and get your short run in at the same time. Best of luck! |
| 2006-06-26 10:39 PM in reply to: #466331 |
Extreme Veteran 452 Los Angeles | Subject: RE: Brick Question I read you should do a Brick at least once a week. Good advice if you can fit it in. Especially if you can fit it in as your 'short run'. Try to run until your legs feel normal. BRick: Bike + Run = ICKy feeling. ???  |
| 2006-06-26 11:09 PM in reply to: #466331 |
Pro 3870 Virginia Beach, VA | Subject: RE: Brick Question There are 2 types of bike/run sessions I use. One is a simply transition run immediately after your long ride. The purpose here is just to get your legs turning over...15-20min is sufficient. I don't really consider this a real brick. For standard bricks it really depends on the length of race you're training for. Bricks serve a couple purposes. First, just to force your legs to make the switch to running immediately and find that comfortable pace that you can maintain. Second, they serve as a for of strength training, especially after a relatively hard ride. If you're training for longer races then you can do multiple combination bricks like run/bike/run/bike/run. This helps your legs get used to moving between running and cycling and also gives you a chance to practice your transitions. |
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