Is it OK to do a Thursday B/R Brick for a Sunday Sprint?

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2009-07-07 12:57 AM

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Subject: Is it OK to do a Thursday B/R Brick for a Sunday Sprint?
My first Sprint is this Sunday and I missed my S/B Brick on Monday due to work/kids.  I am going to do it today (Tues) and a short pool swim on Wednesday.   Is a B/R Brick on Thursday too close to the race?  I did one last week 18miles/4 miles, and it felt great.  Is the extra Brick necessary, or will it take away from my rest/taper?

Edited by davidson3 2009-07-07 1:01 AM

2009-07-07 1:04 AM
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Subject: RE: Is it OK to do a Thursday B/R Brick for a Sunday Sprint?
Do one for like an hour max, go real easy. No need to go hard or you may harm your race result on the weekend.
2009-07-07 7:23 AM
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You know your body and how it will react better than anyone else but I wouldn't think it wise to put too much stress on your legs a couple of days before your race.  If you want to get the brick just take it a little easier than normal.  Just my 2 cents.
2009-07-07 7:28 AM
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Subject: RE: Is it OK to do a Thursday B/R Brick for a Sunday Sprint?
davidson3 - 2009-07-07 1:57 AM  Is the extra Brick necessary, or will it take away from my rest/taper?


It's not likely that you'll do better in your race by doing this brick.  It certainly is not "necessary."  Especially since you are doing one today... I don't see the point of it.

Do a short bike Thursday, short run Friday, but not this brick... no point.

Edited by newleaf 2009-07-07 7:29 AM
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