The "A" Team (Page 32)

pdbman - 2010-04-07 11:20 AM

I've heard of those crazy fireman schedules. The worst one I heard about was in Charlotte NC.  3 days on 3 off,  2 on 2 off, 1 on 1 off. Planning around that schedule would be a nightmare. Most of our local guys work alternating 12 hour shifts for three days then have three days off.

wgraves7582 - 2010-04-07 12:55 PM

You going for a PR or are you just running it?

I have never "tapered" before a race but I am not the smartest person out there!

wgraves7582 - 2010-04-07 1:05 PM

That sounds good to me - you know your body best and still want a good effort.

Don't even ask me about recovery - I get on the bike that afternoon and go for a spin to loosen everything up!

pdbman - 2010-04-07 11:50 AM Question folks.  I'm doing a half mary next weekend and have been working on my training schedule.  I've been tapering my run/bike to give my legs a break before the race.  Should I also cut back on my swim workouts? I'm trying to reschedule the swims I missed last week and under normal conditions I could slip it in on my lunch next Friday but that would be the day before my race. Would that be OK since its not really a leg intensive workout or should I keep that day open?

wgraves7582 - 2010-04-07 11:56 AM Tim:

Please comment:

http://www.bikeman.com/BK6304.html

or frameset only:

http://www.bikeman.com/FM8112.html

pdbman - 2010-04-07 2:02 PM
Just running it. Its my first race of the season so I'm just taking it easy. Its really just building up to marathons later on so I haven't been tapering as such, I'm just trying to avoid double workouts that week and not doing any running/biking the two days before the race. I was thinking of swimming MWF but wasn't sure of the Friday workout with a race the next day.

wgraves7582 - 2010-04-07 2:55 PM

You going for a PR or are you just running it?

I have never "tapered" before a race but I am not the smartest person out there!

yogachic - 2010-04-07 10:32 AM

Since you're not trying to race it, then I would just train through it without tapering.  I usually only alter my training schedule if it's an A or a B race.  For A races, I do a full taper; for B races, I might rest a few days before and ease up on my workouts for the week (which looks like what you're doing).  It looks like you're using it as a training run, go ahead and swim the day before!

billsorg - 2010-04-07 10:41 AM

I now have this vision in my head that Bill has a big bumper sticker that says "TAPERING IS FOR WEENIES!"

brick94513 - 2010-04-07 1:13 PM

It really depends on how you feel.  Not just your legs, but your overall health.  I would probably shy away from running or biking for a couple days prior to the race just like you said.  As for the swim, there's really no reason you can't as long as you feel up to it.  If you feel drained, are getting poor amounts of sleep, or just not feeling right, then pass.  Otherwise, go for it.  Speaking for myself, I feel crappy if I don't do some kind of workout.

As for recovery, I wouldn't run again until you are pain free.  As I'm sure you've experienced, DOMS will be the worst two days afterwards.  Take it easy.  I would focus on swims and light cycling until your legs feel fresh again.

Hope that helps.  Just my naive two cents!

wgraves7582 - 2010-04-07 12:59 PM

I want something that will survive AZT and possible GDR!!  That is key to all things!!!

wgraves7582 - 2010-04-07 2:56 PM

Hey where did the Hawaiian Comedian come from???

I died laughing at my desk over this post - thanks guys!!!!

wgraves7582 - 2010-04-07 1:59 PM

Tim - I am not a podium man like yourself!  Would different components help with weight - not that it matters that much - like wheelsets and such?

But I guess that goes back to me not being a podium type.

I want something that will survive AZT and possible GDR!!  That is key to all things!!!