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furiousferret - 2010-05-04 2:04 PM I think the bike is what killed me, if I had more long days in me I would have gotten to the t2 fresher, probably eaten better and wouldn't have cramped up.   I definately feel for the AG'er just trying to cross the line the bike is the most important now.  I used to think it was the run, but at IMSG at least half the field blew up on the bike and walked the mary portion.
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I feel somewhat lost right now, I have alot of work to do on my swim and bike but I don't want to neglect the run either.  I need to improve on things and feel like I'm still training for the IM.  I know the swim needs work, that's priority one.  Next is the bike. 

I would like to do 10,000 yds a week swimming, 25 mpw running, and 100 mpw on the bike, but that adds up to about 15 hours a week for me and just seems too drastic for what is essentiallly a maintenance schedule.  I think more realistic is 6,000/15/100 which is still around 10; I just don't know if that's too much though.  I'm also debating just shelving the run alltogether and focus on the swim and bike. 

I'm also planning on doing a century a month, at least until daylight savings ends. 

PennState - 2010-05-04 4:54 PM Ironman training cannot really be generalized to a one plan fits all imho. Sara you just need to ride more, you will get more confidence as you puts more t.I.t.s. in. Having said that that I think as a general rule that people should be swimming 3 times a week with a minimum of 2 times per week in your off season phase. Bike mileage can be built up more safely than run mileage so maintaining the run in off season makes sense. If you are not swimming now and don't have a huge swim background (ie; former collegiate swimmer), this is not a good thing at all. Again, swim 2-3 times per week. Swimming is very technique dependent and simply cannot be neglected. I guarantee Ironman will humble anyone if they don't swim and bike enough. Running is very important but is the last event and if you are already ruined from poor swim or bike training, it simply won't matter how good a runner you are.

zionvier - 2010-05-04 6:42 PM

  Obviously you are aimed at something much bigger than a 15k and you trained through this race (even setting a new PR, which is awesome).  

PennState - 2010-05-04 7:59 PM
What's everyone's week looking like?

PennState - 2010-05-04 4:59 PM Run and ride for me today. Planning a really long ride for Friday. What's everyone's week looking like?

PennState - 2010-05-04 6:36 PM BTW, at 8:30 pm est, TBS is showing the OFFICE episode that has medal of honor video gaming! Just letting you know

JoshKaptur - 2010-05-04 9:23 PM I've got Kinetic HIM this Saturday.  Sunday is a rest day

WittyCityGirl - 2010-05-04 10:05 PM

This week is hooding/graduation for me.  I had contemplated skipping the hooding so that I could get in a longer ride on Saturday, but the forecast is saying rain.  We'll see what happens between now and then! 

JoshKaptur - 2010-05-04 11:23 PM I've got Kinetic HIM this Saturday.  Sunday is a rest day

Wooden Bell - 2010-05-05 7:04 AM

Congratulations!  I just graduated with my Bachelor of Education last week.  From what program will you be graduating?

JoshKaptur - 2010-05-04 11:23 PM I've got Kinetic HIM this Saturday.  Sunday is a rest day

PennState - 2010-05-05 6:05 AM Josh, the run is your strength, make sure you leave enough in the tank to allow a strong run. When in doubt, go a little slower on the bike as you can make up a lot on the run!

furiousferret - 2010-05-05 9:46 AM

Good advice here, and good luck Josh!  Looking forward to the race reports.


Grats on Graduating Sara and Jason;  I just got my bachelor's in business last year after going part time for 9 years.  My wife might want to read your thesis since she falls into that category!

WittyCityGirl -
I feel sooooooo much better about the BT plan!  I'm one of those people that has to touch the wall when there's a wet paint sign, so having someone I know doing the same race with a BT plan is like touching the wet wall, I feel much better about it!  wooohooooeeeeee