How much can I improve my bike in 3 weeks?

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2009-08-25 5:09 PM

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Subject: How much can I improve my bike in 3 weeks?
I have been doing the beginner BT HIM plan and have 3 weeks before taper.  I am realizing that I need to improve my bike endurance.  I can do the distance in the time I am hoping for (3 hours), but feel I use a little too much energy on the bike and won't have what I need to acheive my goal for the run.  I have only been on a road bike for exactly one year.  Actually, my road bike is on sabbatical since I got my tri bike.  I am thinking I will just have to suck it up this year and gain more time in the saddle for my 2010 race season.  Anything that might help?

2009-08-25 5:34 PM
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Subject: RE: How much can I improve my bike in 3 weeks?
I do not see how you are going to make any significant improvements in 3 weeks in terms of endurance or strength. If it was me I'd focus more on getting my pacing really dialed in and doing some short runs off the bike to gauge your success with this.

I'd also try to ride the course, if that is possible, and work on your mental strategy for the ride. You can also work on your nutrition and hydration plans. They are key to having a good HIM.
2009-08-25 6:19 PM
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Subject: RE: How much can I improve my bike in 3 weeks?
My intuition (and nothing more) is to agree with this ^^^^^^, especiallhy the part about getting your pacing dialed in.  You need to figure out what you CAN do on the bike without killing your run.  That would be 3 weeks very well spent, IMO.
2009-08-25 8:36 PM
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Subject: RE: How much can I improve my bike in 3 weeks?

Having never done a HIM myself my plan was what the other have suggested.  I know I can't improve much over the next few weeks so my goal is to stay healthy, dial in nutrition/hydration, and figure out pacing.  I have a pace in mind but need to do a few short runs after the bike to be sure that I am not over doing it.

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