Beginner 1/2 Ironman Plan Group (Page 2)

Getting back to TTMA - 
  You asked if there were other things I would change in the plan.  Most plans I'm familier with routinely have a the long run and long bike days on weekends and a rest day on Mondays.  Honestly, I usually alter the plan and have a recovery workout on Monday.  But Monday week one is a 1500 continous swim.  I'm good with that, but it's not going to be a light workout. 
  If I were going to make significant change to the plan I would add lsd and long bikes to Saturday and Sunday.  Has this been suggested before?  If I look into the future??,? ?b?e?y?o?n?d? ?t?h?e? ?p?r?e?p???? ?p????????????h?a?s?e?????? of the BHIM plan will I see something like this.

Cheers?

I am using the HIM plan as well. Ironman Austin in October will be my first 70.3 race. I started triathlons this year as a motivation for weight loss and better physical conditioning and set this race in October as my "A" race before I had even done my first sprint.

Since April, I have done 3 sprints, 1 oly (with one still on the schedule in September), a couple of 5K's, a 10K, and a 1/2 marathon). I totally have the bug now and have singed up for my first full IM next year.

All that being said, I am currently on week 14 of the 20 week plan ( I have 1 week of wiggle room still in the bank in case something comes up) and really am enjoying the work! I have made some minor changes to the program like going to a masters swim class once or twice a week (but not on a long swim day) and upping the distances on the run and bike and sometimes adding an additional bike ride if I feel up to it. overall though, I think the plan has given me a solid base to work from and is preparing me to meet and possibly exceed my personal goals for the HIM in October

TriAya - 2010-08-24 1:43 AM

bondgirl - 2010-08-23 5:37 AM Hi all. I've got my first HIM in November-the Shepparton Half Ironman in Victoria, Australia. I'm supposedly following the beginner 1/2 Ironman plan. Just coming into the swim focus week which I was going to greatly modify as I didn't want to do that much swimming. My legs are voicing their opinion, however, and swimming it will be.
I am just realizing the magnitude of this endeavor and am quietly shaking in my boots! It will be good to have some other beginners to chat with.
Tam

Yay! Someone else in my neck of the woods (or as close as it gets, really). If you realize the magnitude of the endeavour, you're ahead of most ... I am sure you'll do great!

I was a mouse click away from being even closer for a week or so. At least until my husband talked some sense into me. We really need to spend the money on the house. I just wanted some warm weather and a brochure for Bali came in the mail...oh so tempting.  

Hey guys,

New guy here,  Goal is San Juan 70.3 in March.  Did a sprint at the end of July and have been on a winter maintenance program since.  Going to start the 20 week program in November and am planning to continue building my base until then.  The winter program is great and has really helped keep me motivated.

A little about me:

I started this insanity at 292lbs, had lap band surgery and weighed in today at 168.8lbs.  As long as people don't mind I'm going to use this forum to monitor my weight as well as it helps keep accountability.  Look forward to talking to you all!!

Hello Maaikel,
The Bike and Run or based on duration of effort not distance covered.  The Swim can be either.  If your pool is 25/50 meters, use meters.

Rgds,
Mark

I hate to say this as I am trying my hardest to think positive and not stress but I honestly think I'm not going to survive my HIM.  My training volumes aren't enough.  Should I just go and try my best and see what happens?  I mean DNF to me is better than DNS.  Suggestions? The course is pretty flat. I've ridden the bike course many times.  Just need some honest advice.  There is also an Olympic choice for me too.  The HIM was really one of my goals but I am becoming less and less optimistic about it.