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So, I'm signed up for Trirock Philly on June 23. This will be my first Oly, and only my second Tri (first was Dewey Beach sprint last summer). Other than some running events, I had had hoped to get a tri in earlier in the season for more experience etc..., but life got in the way. There is a local sprint tri this weekend, and wondering if this is a bad idea the week before the Oly? I've been training hard for several months and feel like I would be okay to do both, but would like to hear from some of you that more experience. Thanks!

2013-06-11 9:33 AM
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What local Tri?
2013-06-11 9:35 AM
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Just completed that exact scenario.  Sprint two weekends ago, Oly last weekend (both were my first).  No problem.  Did no training between the two because I was cooking for 20 all week.  Even though I was spending long days in the kitchen and on my feet, I felt good at the race.  I don't know what your goals are, but taking if you're looking to do well at the Oly, back off on that training a bit, and focus on your rest and nutrition.

Good luck.

2013-06-11 10:36 AM
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VGT - I'm doing the Saint Andrews Sprint in Middletown, DE this weekend.

Switch, I hear you on rest and nutrition. I've been concentrating on my diet for the past 2 months and see/feel the results. I plan to cut back the volume this week and work on quality.
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Go for it. If you have been hitting your Oly training plan hard then the weekend before your Oly event probably calls for a big workout anyways. What better way to force you to practice transitions, prep your race nutrition, and get in some good pre-race jitters???

I will be doing Oly's two weeks apart and they are both big time A races for me and I'm not worried at all. Should be a great time and HTFU!!!! :-)

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Signed up this afternoon!!! Agreed, I would be doing one more long workout anyway. This will be good to go through the motions, and relax my nerves before Philly + I'm itching to race!


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