What to do 1 week before 1/2 IM - Long Bike?

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2009-08-24 11:00 AM

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Subject: What to do 1 week before 1/2 IM - Long Bike?

I have a 1/2 IM on Saturday, Sept. 5th.  I've been doing long bike rides 50-70 miles on Saturdays.  I'm planning on a 1 week taper, but was wondering what would be suggested for a workout this coming Saturday the 29th?

Another long bike?
Short Brick?
Double brick? (bike/run/bike/run)?
Short easy bike to start taper?
Short hard bike?
other?

Just curious if there are any workouts that get you pumped and ready for the taper week?

Chris

2009-08-24 11:10 AM
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Subject: RE: What to do 1 week before 1/2 IM - Long Bike?

The fitness is already there.  Whatever you do, don't over do it one week out. 

If you're following a plan, do what the plan says.

2009-08-24 11:14 AM
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Subject: RE: What to do 1 week before 1/2 IM - Long Bike?
The last weekend before my HIM I have the folllowing on my training plan:

Saturday BRICK-
1:00 swim
1:00 bike
:30 run

Then I also have a 1:00 bike on Sunday.

2009-08-24 11:17 AM
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Subject: RE: What to do 1 week before 1/2 IM - Long Bike?
I also like mini 3 event bricks the week before.  It gets all the gear checked out and prepares me mentally.
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