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2012-08-08 9:46 PM

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Subject: Okay to do a International Distance 2 weeks before 1st Half Iron?


2012-08-08 10:42 PM
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2012-08-09 12:17 AM
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Subject: RE: Okay to do a International Distance 2 weeks before 1st Half Iron?

Just in time for a good taper!!

I suppose it also depends on the condition you're in. If it won't put you out for the next week I'd say you're probably okay.

2012-08-09 2:37 AM
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Depends where you are in your training, and how much an Oly will take out of you.

That being said, I did my first HIM with an Oly 3 weeks before, and my second HIM with an Oly 2 weeks before.  I performed above my expectations in each race.  YMMV.

2012-08-09 7:32 AM
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Subject: RE: Okay to do a International Distance 2 weeks before 1st Half Iron?
Two weeks is fine.  I did it last year with no ill effects.  The only thing I would say is I wouldn't do a overly tough Oly.  The one I did was pancake flat so I knew I wouldn't be getting any random sore muscles.
2012-08-09 9:08 AM
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Perfect, and I hope all is well?

 

 

 



2012-08-09 9:18 AM
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I would not.  Although it really does not take me that long to recover physically it is more the mental fatigue that gets to me.  Not really sure how you approach racing.  For me, I put all I have into each race and mentally have a hard time getting in the 'suffer' mind set to race well more than once every 4 weeks. 

In a 2 week turnaround, the HIM would suffer in my case.  Everyone is different.

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