kenj triathletes in training - IM and HIM focused - Closed (Page 45)

Nice!!  That is a great cause!

TGIF!!

Long travel day meant that I skipped my short bike yesterday.  It was good to visit my son, and catch up on the goings on in that office too (I worked there for a year or so).  But, it was good to get home last night.

Not sure who is racing this weekend!  I thought I saw something on Rita's and Jaime's planned races?

Fortunately I have always been an early riser, although during IM training I definitely have to get an even earlier start than normal.  I try not to go to bed much after 9, and even earlier if I can get away with it.  Usually by Thursday it gets a little tougher to get up, but I just tell myself I can back off for November and December and I struggle through it.  I also thinks it helps a little bit splitting the long run and long bike up.  For the last one I did them back to back on the weekend and by Sunday afternoon I could hardly stay awake.  Fortunately I was living in an apartment in CA and would just be sitting by the pool, so a nap was not an issue! 

Make sure you get your rest day in and don't use it to make up missed workouts!

Originally posted by Omahabritt Karen--I definitely know what you mean! Isn't exercise supposed to make you have more energy?!? I've been doing ok, but this last week...man, it doesn't matter how early I go to bed, (8:30 2x this week!-normally it's 10:30), I'm still DRAGGING! I figure with the volume still increasing that it's going to get worse before it gets better. I picked up some melatonin today, because even though I'm exhausted, I'm having trouble falling asleep & staying asleep. Todd--Congrats on reaching your fundraising goal for a great cause, & your new "do" can only make you faster! Ken--I can believe it's almost here! How are you feeling? I've got a question? What sort of taper (how long) is everyone doing for their IM? I've read some conficting things & ranges from 1-4 weeks. My plan has a 3 week taper, but I'm looking at more of a 2 week taper, as I think I'd benefit mentally & physically from another big run & bike (but slightly shorter than my longest).

I am feeling cautiously optimistic.  But, since this isn't my goal race, I feel a tad bit undertrained.  The focus up until a couple of weeks ago was HIM's, and the longest bike I have been on was a 3.5 mile ride several weeks ago.  Going to do about 80 miles this weekend.  Now, running shouldn't be too bad, I did 16 this week, and will do 17 next.  Swimming on the other hand will be great if it is wetsuit legal. 

I read an excellent article on tapering in Triathlon 220 (a British Triathlon magazine that I can get at Barnes and Noble when I get a chance to stop in there).  The article basically suggested a 2 week taper, that dropped volume 40% the first week and another 20% the second.  The key though, was that the remaining volume had some race pace intensity (maybe even a bit quicker) added in.  I didn't save the magazine, and I can't find it on their website.  But I think I have summed it up pretty well. 

Another method I have seen used is to taper the different sports at different rates.  You may, for instance, want to taper the run for 3 weeks, but 1 week works for the swim. 

It seems I have been racing HIM's every other week for the past couple of months, so it was bit easier to lose track.  Plus it isn't my focus race so I haven't had the long bikes to look forward to on the weekends. 

That is one thing about IM plans, even the taper rides are longer than most shorter distance peak rides!  Have a great weekend of training!  Sounds like a good carb load plan!

Originally posted by CyborgQueen

Originally posted by kenj

Originally posted by Omahabritt Karen--I definitely know what you mean! Isn't exercise supposed to make you have more energy?!? I've been doing ok, but this last week...man, it doesn't matter how early I go to bed, (8:30 2x this week!-normally it's 10:30), I'm still DRAGGING! I figure with the volume still increasing that it's going to get worse before it gets better. I picked up some melatonin today, because even though I'm exhausted, I'm having trouble falling asleep & staying asleep. Todd--Congrats on reaching your fundraising goal for a great cause, & your new "do" can only make you faster! Ken--I can believe it's almost here! How are you feeling? I've got a question? What sort of taper (how long) is everyone doing for their IM? I've read some conficting things & ranges from 1-4 weeks. My plan has a 3 week taper, but I'm looking at more of a 2 week taper, as I think I'd benefit mentally & physically from another big run & bike (but slightly shorter than my longest).

I am feeling cautiously optimistic.  But, since this isn't my goal race, I feel a tad bit undertrained.  The focus up until a couple of weeks ago was HIM's, and the longest bike I have been on was a 3.5 mile ride several weeks ago.  Going to do about 80 miles this weekend.  Now, running shouldn't be too bad, I did 16 this week, and will do 17 next.  Swimming on the other hand will be great if it is wetsuit legal. 

I read an excellent article on tapering in Triathlon 220 (a British Triathlon magazine that I can get at Barnes and Noble when I get a chance to stop in there).  The article basically suggested a 2 week taper, that dropped volume 40% the first week and another 20% the second.  The key though, was that the remaining volume had some race pace intensity (maybe even a bit quicker) added in.  I didn't save the magazine, and I can't find it on their website.  But I think I have summed it up pretty well. 

Another method I have seen used is to taper the different sports at different rates.  You may, for instance, want to taper the run for 3 weeks, but 1 week works for the swim. 

Wow...you gotta ramp up those bike mikes Ken if you want to survive 112 mile bike. 3.5 miles seems awfully short. *winks*

I rode real slow so it took me 3.5 hours!

No help with the number, but great work with the training!!