Firstnet911's Group- Closed with a great group (Page 3)

I think the best bet is to start the program now and add more time/volume to the back end.

You could take the 20 week plan out to week 18 (before the taper) and then start into an  IM plan at the same time/distances (mid plan). Then taper per the first plan. It sounds more complex than it really is. 

That would mean longer runs/rides in the summer which allows you to dial in your nutrition and hydration which is KEY for the 70.3 distance.

Plus, this way the longer stuff is during better weather.

A break in the middle of the plan might not be a bad idea. It would allow you to rest and heal, both physically and mentally. It's a long rode to High Cliff.

 Just remember, it's a plan- goidelines and framework.  You'll need to adapt the plan to fit  real life with work, chores and vacations.

On the otherhand, if you win the lottery and can train full time...please remember your mentor

Soooo, you're taking Craig and I?  Coolllll!!!

Count me out. If I'm involved the trip will just get cancelled.

Now get back to training!

Ran an extremely, very e z 2.2 miles today at 8 min. 33 sec./mile pace to get the legs moving again after my Dec. swim challenge.  Now I'm doubling my Dec. swim total for the upcoming January challenge.  MORE SWIM!!

Anyone else joining the Jan. challenge?  Check it out in the Challenge Me! forum.

Merry Christmas, all!

lrunfit - 2007-12-23 7:47 AM I'm Joining in. It will be my first challenge.

Beat Phil!

If you go over, you can post the extra miles to my blog. I'm out of action for a few days.

A few things to consider, but first, what I'm attempting - since I'm not a very good swimmer, I am pledging 20,000 yards of swimming.  I am doubling my pledge from last month.  I felt it was attainable but not out of reach (30,000 would probably kill my shoulder) nor too easy (10,000), and it was within reason due to many factors (one being family time, basketball practice, etc.).

Now, with you being in Wisconsin, and with the weather we just had today (miserable, isn't/wasn't it!), the predictability factor of having decent enough outside weather will certainly come into play, or the use of an indoor track or use of a "d"readmill.  Since you came from a running background, and if you have the use of an indoor track or a treadmill, then is the 120 running miles easily attainable (30 miles per week)?  If so, bump it up to make it a challenge.

Now, if you go over your goal, then it depends on the challenge co-ordinator.  Usually they will allow you to expand the challenge goal and you need to report it, or you can be accredited with 10 - 20% over what you attained (but that means the challenge goal was too easy to reach).

I believe Dee (D001) has posted most of the information already.

Good luck!

firstnet911 - 2007-12-23 10:39 AM

lrunfit - 2007-12-23 7:47 AM I'm Joining in. It will be my first challenge.

Beat Phil!

Thanks, buddy.  I knew I could count on you.

Trash talk will commence in the respective team's forum on Jan. 1 (I expect to see ya there, doot)!

Information is on the Challenge Me! forum, below:

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=99281&posts=43&start=1

1stTimeTri - 2007-12-23 4:43 PM

firstnet911 - 2007-12-23 10:39 AM

lrunfit - 2007-12-23 7:47 AM I'm Joining in. It will be my first challenge.

Beat Phil!

Thanks, buddy.  I knew I could count on you.

Trash talk will commence in the respective team's forum on Jan. 1 (I expect to see ya there, doot)!

Phil,

I earned the ability to trash talk- as did you- on those long rides last summer.

I hope to do many of the same rides and re-earn the ability to trash talk next summer

MERRY CHRISTMAS
Mr. Mentor
and fellow mentees!!!

Now that things are setteling down..what did everyone get for Christmas?

Me: some running gear, coffee mug, gift cards from the kids.

Kids enjoyed their gifts as well

Kidney stone is acting up today, so no training, but will get back at it tomorrow (I hope)

lrunfit - 2007-12-26 5:11 AM Backpack to tote all my gear around stuff for my MP3 snow boots slippers and Way Way too much to eat and drink.

I think I doubled my yearly sodium intake yesterday. I hope this bloated feeling goes away soon