dhyte's Group - FULL (Page 5)

Here is a copy of the post to/from Danny about Taper:

So here's my take.....

For sprints, I would say that you need to be getting two days of good rest before the race. Three for an Olympic. This may allow for some very light exercising to get some blood in the muscles, but you want to keep it very minimal. The other issue is sleep. Two extra full nights of sleep will always make TON of difference on race day.

With sprints and olympic distance, it is tempting to go full bore right up to race day, allow yourself to not be fully rested, because you know you can "muscle" through the distance. Anything over 2 hours will start to expose the shortcomings of this approach.

As far as post race recovery time....I like to rest/swim the 2 days after a race. The swimming is a good way to stretch out the legs again without overdoing it. Again, the recovery time will be even more of an issue after a more demanding effort/distance.

From your comment above, you may be racing as many as 12 times this year. I'd suggest picking which are your "A" races and prepare accordingly. You can treat the others a training days and dial in technique, nutrition, and other. I would defintely structure my season around the A races and go from there.

You have a very heavy training regimen, and at some point need t think about preservation throughout the race season (not overtaxing yourself, allowing for some good diversions/cross training, avoiding injuries, and holding back just alittle when it makes sense, in order to perform at your highest during your A races).

Danny

Hi Trish,

So you have a mini-sprint this Sat, and also another race next week?
   From your list of short-term goals:
                        (June 9, 2007: TBF Racing Tri-for-Fun (sprint)

Is the race this weekend an organized event or a fun, trainig session with your sister?
Will the two of you be going at one or the other's pace? taking it easy? socialising? or trying to beat each other into defeat ?????

Danny 

Hi Josh,

I'm a liitle confused....probably since I have been a little absent the last week...

Did you race a Spring on Memorial day?  or was that a dry-run for the 9th?

Danny

Gary,

Few different things....

1) Congrats on the swimming progress!  Sounds like the ear plugs are helping...any more dizzyness?
2) Congrats on the new wetsuit.  What kind did you get?
3) Bummer on hte foot injury and the 6-10 week running restriction.  What happened to your foot?  Can you use the elliptical or do any water jogging?
4) Bummer on missing the June 9th Mud Run...I understand being disappointed by that (missing my A race this month).
5) Are you going to be able to make it for the bike ride on Sun with myself, Carol, and maybe Bubba?

It's been a little too quiet in here......

Between holidays, work schedules, school, families, training time, and life in general....it seems that our group has been keeping pretty busy.

There are at least 2 people racing in the next week (Trish, Josh).  Let's give them alot of support and encouragement!!

We have a couple of people with injury/medical stuff going on (Gary/myself) and will miss races this month - SUCKS!

And we have others who are tearing it up in their training and some that need a little nudge......no time to be shy here.....  

So, I hope you're all having a great week, have a good weekend lined up, and hope that we can all get some good training also!

Danny

Hey Danny,

I was "told" by my adoring wife that we have a Cub Scout picnic on Sunday at 1:00 in Carlsbad, so it doesn't look like I'll be able to join you guys.  I'll probably swim in La Jolla early like 8 or 9 though if anyone wants to join me.   

Hey Danny,

1-The earplugs are working great. No dizzy spells at all. Thanks for the help.

2-I picked up a 2XU wetsuit, got it at Nytro. Didn't no what I was missing.

3- Long story short, Plantar Faciitis, and being I'm 6'4" and 231 lbs, murder on the feet.

4-I discouraged over a 10K, but I can't imagine your disappointment. All that training for an IM, and it's out the window. 

Hey Ron,

Try moving your saddle forward a bit, and try moving your cleats back further on your shoes so the pedal isn't so much under the ball of your foot, but a bit on the instep side.   Also, the more time you spend in that aero position, the more you'll adapt and build those hip flexors that drive you. 

Hey Danny,

Hope you have been feeling well.

A couple questions:

1) Swimming - I have been doing the "Beginner Swim Workout" provided by Kevin Koskella. What are your thouughts about that workout? Would you suggest a diffrent workout plan to get to 3000-4000 yds?

2)  Calorie Intake - I know calorie intake depends upon couple things- workout intensity & size. I seem to be dragging quite abit. I really thinks it's related to the amount of calories I eat, or lack thereof. I'm 6'4" and 232 lbs. Do you have any suggestions?