Baselines for improvement on Run / Bike / Swim

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2009-08-20 10:36 AM

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Subject: Baselines for improvement on Run / Bike / Swim

Coming from a running background, I've noticed that to improve my times I have to run at least 20 miles per week.  I know everyones different, but I'm pretty sure this is close to a mean average (maybe even on the low end).   Although I've cycled for a few years, I just kinda go and don't have it down to a science, and still clueless with the numbers I need to do on my swim. 

I have two questions regarding this;

Why is it that when I look at others peoples logs most do less than 20 mpw?
What is the average persons baseline improvement numbers for the bike and swim?

2009-08-20 10:43 AM
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Subject: RE: Baselines for improvement on Run / Bike / Swim

Everything is relative.

If you're coming from doing nothing, then doing anything will be an improvement.  If you've been doing something 1 day per week, doing 2 will likely lead to improvement.

Its all about progressive overload and recovery/adaptation.  And that is different for everyone.

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