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 2006-03-03 12:55 PM |
Master  2099   Madison, WI |  Subject: Help Modifying Training ProgramHi all, I'm new - and I'm doing my first indoor tri next weekend. I'm set for that - it's a shortie (400yd swim, 5 mile stationary bike, 2 mile treadmill run/walk). But, I'm planning to do my first outdoor tri on June 4th. It's 1/4 mile swim, 15 mile bike, 5k run. I started the 13 week training plan this week, but it's for .6 mile swim, 12.4 mile bike. So, I'm wondering how much I should modify the training schedule. I feel like if I follow it exactly I'll be overtrained for the swim and undertrained for the bike. As a reference, I can do 1000 yards swimming in about 20 minutes, which is a nice relaxed pace for me. And, on the stationary bike, I did 11 miles in 35 minutes this week. (I'll be on stationary bike for a little while longer - it's Wisconsin - what can I say?) I'm not looking to break any time records here - it's my first one, I just want to finish, hopefully injury free. Anyone have any advice? Thanks in advance! |
| 2006-03-03 1:12 PM in reply to: #360150 |
Not a Coach 11473   Media, PA | Subject: RE: Help Modifying Training Program I think the plan will still be fine for you. It's based on time for each sport and I think most people will end up going over-distance in each individual leg as part of training. If you're really concerned though, there wouldn't be much risk in adding on time to some of the bike work-outs. And, just be careful in referencing a stationary bike speed/distance to outdoors--completely different. Good luck! |
| 2006-03-03 1:17 PM in reply to: #360150 |
| Master 1384 Brooklyn, NY | Subject: RE: Help Modifying Training Program Do what is comfortable for you. You already seem to have what it takes to finish both races. You obviously don't have to follow anyone's training plan to the "T". I use BT training plans as a guide since I'm strongest on the bike and weakest at running. If you feel you don't need to train for any discipline too much, relax the trianing there and concentrate on other areas My swimming just came up to where I wanted it so I can (sort of), relax there and devote more energy and time to increasing my running distance. As you progress your body will tell you what it can handle, so use that as another guide. Take your time, you have plenty of it. You are doing the right thing to concentrate on finishing (most of all, have fun). Besides, if you plan things out right, you may find yourself concentrating more on speed work......but that's for later. |
| 2006-03-03 1:22 PM in reply to: #360179 |
Master 2099 Madison, WI | Subject: RE: Help Modifying Training Program Yep, definitely know that the stationary bike is way easier than outdoors. But, since it's cold and snowy here still, and I don't relish the idea of wiping out, I'm sort of stuck indoors for a little while longer. What I'm really not looking forward to is doing a couple of open water swims in May. In May? In Wisconsin? Brrrrrrrr. Keep your fingers crossed for a warm spring, eh? |
| 2006-03-03 3:43 PM in reply to: #360179 |
Champion 13323 Gold member | Subject: RE: Help Modifying Training Program Johnnykay and cobanerro hit it right-on. These plans are time-based and further based on slower-than-averge pace (BOP'er)-the beginner...so chances are you will actually train the distance and a little over. What you do is every 2-4 weeks, record your pace and figure out what distances you will be at for the peak weeks of the plan. If you are behind on the bike, plan accordingly and boost it a little. Good luck. |
| 2006-03-03 4:14 PM in reply to: #360393 |
Master 2099 Madison, WI | Subject: RE: Help Modifying Training Program Okay, I'll just keep note of pace and adjust as I go along. Thanks! |
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