Subject: 50 Miler or Full IM training schedule help! So I registered for a 50 miler ultra a few months back that takes place at the end of March (Grasslands 50). However, I really would like to get a full 140.6 under my belt this year. My options are limited since I really don't want to have to travel that far to get this done (live in Dallas). So I was thinking of doing the RedMan 140.6 event in OKC which is in September. Last year I completed 3 full marathons and a 70.3 mixed in with a few half marathons for fun. I've all but abandoned my swimming and am only riding on the trainer a few days a week while I built my base for the events I just completed and the 50 in front of me. My question is.... Will it be ok to try and complete both these events within the same year, or am I pushing it too hard? How should I schedule it with training? Should I focus on swimming/riding at all while working on this ultra? |