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2008-09-10 7:42 PM

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Subject: Winter training
My first race in 2009 is going to be the Boise HIM in june. I would like to do the best that I can in it. I'm wondering if there is a good plan/training theory/etc to help start to build up for that now. I know there is the 20 week plan on the site but I'm closer to double that time frame away from my race. So is there something that would be good to lead into the 20 week plan? or some longer plan that would build from now up until the taper?

2008-09-10 8:19 PM
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Subject: RE: Winter training

Have you checked the training plans here? Many people use them.

Just start building a base.

(simply paraphrasing from the many MANY threads I've read here)

2008-09-10 9:21 PM
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Subject: RE: Winter training
I'm planning a HIM at the end of June and was wondering the same thing. I was going to continue to work on technique in the meantime, while putting in probably 7-10hrs a week for now. However I have no idea if this is the right way to go about this until a 20 week plan starts.
2008-09-10 10:16 PM
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Subject: RE: Winter training
I recently started the winter maintenance - run focused plan available here.  I'm hoping to take advantage of some good fall weather to improve my running.  Once winter starts I'll start the winter maintenance - swim focused plan.  After that I'll move into my HIM training for my August race.  That's my game plan, at least.
2008-09-11 9:35 AM
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Subject: RE: Winter training

Well, we'll be training side by side, Josh, as that's my first as well.  Actually, I just started BTs 12 week Olympic to HIM Bridge plan.  I wanted to get a nice feel for the volume. 

Then I've chosen to follow on with BTs 8 week Bike focussed winter maintenance plan.

Come January 24th, I believe that's the 20 week out date for Boise, I'll start BTs 20 week HIM plan.

I don't know if those show up for all access or not but I am a "silver" member.

I'll have to start harrassing you here as the months go by and check in on you to see what yer up to.  I'm very excited about having pulled the trigger on this one.

2008-09-11 9:46 AM
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Subject: RE: Winter training
I am doing the BT 20 week winter maintenance program now. I really like it.

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