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 2014-02-08 2:31 AM |
 3 |  Subject: Help! Missed last long bike ride. Add one and shorten taper period?Hi everyone - I will be participating in my first IM (IM New Zealand) in 3 weeks from now, March 1st. I had planned to go for my last long bike ride today (6hrs) but the rain kept on pouring and I had to cut it short after 4 hours on the bike. I am basically debating between another long (6hr) ride and a longer/ shorter taper period. I am wondering what would be the best between the following options (or please tell me if you have better suggestions!) Option 1- Start my taper next week as I originally planned, with the long ride at ~4hours, and then 2hrs the following week Option 2- Increase the 4hr bike ride planned for next week to 6hrs to cover up for the "missed" training day today - and start the taper phase a week later, 2 weeks before the race. So far over the past month I have done three 5hr+ rides and one 3hr-ride (as part of a HIM). Thanks for your thoughts! -Steph. |
| 2014-02-08 8:18 AM in reply to: stephnolet |
Extreme Veteran 1986     Cypress, TX | Subject: RE: Help! Missed last long bike ride. Add one and shorten taper period? I'm a 100% believer that triathletes taper way too long for their events. I'd put 3 weeks in the way too long category. Do another full training week (to include another long bike) and do a 10-14 day taper. |
| 2014-02-08 9:51 AM in reply to: stephnolet |
New user 230 penticton | Subject: RE: Help! Missed last long bike ride. Add one and shorten taper period? First- I m a big beleiver in stick to the plan. Dont change anything, kept it as you had it plan. If you really think your performance come down to 2h ride time that you had to cut.....there might be bigger issue  Tapering mean a reduction in load (volume+intensity) progressively over 3 weeks leading up to the race. With most of my athlete, they do get SHOCK at how hard the first week of taper is....how much still need to be done. Well. it s a reduction from there big huge monster build week but not by much... taper dosnt mean holiday. Taper is simply a short word to explain the reduction of training load. of the 3 sport...running is the one that need the most reduction early on as recovery his longer.... |
| 2014-02-08 2:29 PM in reply to: stephnolet |
Master 2855 Kailua, Hawaii | Subject: RE: Help! Missed last long bike ride. Add one and shorten taper period? I'd stick with your plan, option 1. Best not to try and "make up" lost training IMO. Your past volume should be sufficient...don't sweat the loss of 2 hrs. |
| 2014-02-09 12:21 AM in reply to: jonnyo |
Extreme Veteran 1986 Cypress, TX | Subject: RE: Help! Missed last long bike ride. Add one and shorten taper period? Originally posted by jonnyo First- I m a big beleiver in stick to the plan. Dont change anything, kept it as you had it plan. If you really think your performance come down to 2h ride time that you had to cut.....there might be bigger issue . second. 3 week taper is totally appropriate. What i think GMAN might refer to his people that goes on taper start resting right from the start. Tapering mean a reduction in load (volume+intensity) progressively over 3 weeks leading up to the race. With most of my athlete, they do get SHOCK at how hard the first week of taper is....how much still need to be done. Well. it s a reduction from there big huge monster build week but not by much... taper dosnt mean holiday. Taper is simply a short word to explain the reduction of training load. of the 3 sport...running is the one that need the most reduction early on as recovery his longer.... Yes. I should have made it clear I think too many triathletes put their training on complete cruise control way too early that they end up losing fitness. |
| 2014-02-10 6:50 AM in reply to: GMAN 19030 |
Veteran 660 Northern Illinois | Subject: RE: Help! Missed last long bike ride. Add one and shorten taper period? Stick to your plan. If you have trained properly missing 2 hours out of one 6 hour ride is not going to make any difference. |
| 2014-02-10 11:54 AM in reply to: stephnolet |
Expert 640 Sun Prairie, WI | Subject: RE: Help! Missed last long bike ride. Add one and shorten taper period? I would stick with your plan, you know how your body responds to training and recovery. In the grand scheme of things 2 hours of total seat time isn't going to make any difference at this point, it is purely icing on the cake. All the base you have built up to this point are what is truly going to be the difference maker. Best of luck on your IM! |
| 2014-02-11 7:27 AM in reply to: stephnolet |
Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: Help! Missed last long bike ride. Add one and shorten taper period? Either choice will not likely effect your race much. The consistent training you have done for weeks and months already is key. I have used 3 different coaches for my IMs. First IM I tapered 3 weeks much to long, felt I lost fitness Second IM I tapered about 10 days, very different experience, Third/Fourth IM, I tapered differently for each sport, longest run, medium bike, and shortest swim...this method seemed to work best for me. Trust yourself and enjoy this pre race time! |
| 2014-02-12 1:41 AM in reply to: jonnyo |
Member 242 Co Louth, Ireland | Subject: RE: Help! Missed last long bike ride. Add one and shorten taper period? Originally posted by jonnyo Tapering mean a reduction in load (volume+intensity) progressively over 3 weeks leading up to the race. With most of my athlete, they do get SHOCK at how hard the first week of taper is....how much still need to be done. Well. it s a reduction from there big huge monster build week but not by much... taper dosnt mean holiday. Taper is simply a short word to explain the reduction of training load. of the 3 sport...running is the one that need the most reduction early on as recovery his longer.... couldn't agree more with this bit - did my first IM distance last year and thought after the last big week - yeah taper time! got a bit shock the first 2 weeks of taper that it was still a good training week!! The 3 week progressive taper worked really well for me - felt great going into the race and was raring to go come race day. In relation to the origional question - I think either way would be fine - it might just depend on how much you need it mentally as reassurance that your ready. Also might link to your projected time on the bike - if you think it will take you 5-6 hrs then I'd give it a miss, it you think it will take you 7hrs then I'd personally try to get it in. Like I said just my personal opinion! |
| 2014-02-20 1:59 AM in reply to: grahamclarke_6 |
| 3 | Subject: RE: Help! Missed last long bike ride. Add one and shorten taper period? Thank you all for your suggestions. I chose to follow my original training plan (4h). Getting excited as the race is approaching!! Good luck everyone for your own training and perf goals! Steph. |
| 2014-03-07 1:06 AM in reply to: stephnolet |
| Member 55 | Subject: RE: Help! Missed last long bike ride. Add one and shorten taper period? So how did it go? Don't leave us hanging! |
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