pre-Ironman Training training...

I'm just finishing a 36week IM Training Plan for IMC.  I started on the plan in mid-December 2010 - the most surprising thing was how 'easy' the first few weeks felt. But then things changed - it wasn't the intensity, or durations that I struggled with, it was the 6 days of work-outs in a row that made me painfully sore.

My recommendations are: 

1. Get used to training daily so it won't be such a shok to the system.

2. Start building the aerobic base - long, slow runs and bikes will be part of your regimen.

3. Take a two to four weeks off just before the taining plan starts. I have been feeling pretty burned out the past few weeks.

Also consider doing a focus block where you work on your weakness.  I did a lot of running last year and improved from bad to moderately slow

It's also less stressful than the Ironman ramp-up since you'll have more free time when you're not working on all three sports.

LOL ... I could have written your post myself ... "predictably goof off"

So, how's your swim?

You could build up a whoppin' general aerobic base in swimming (plus work on your limiter) without taxing your body a lot or getting burnt out on the parts you are really going to have to focus on come IM training.