Training Plan Attack Plan
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2014-08-11 10:40 AM |
33 | Subject: Training Plan Attack Plan Hey BTers, I had a question/ need opinion for you because I didn't have a very successful year in training and racing. I wanted to completed about 3 to 5 races and due to my schedule and other commitments I only completed one. I know there is still time to do additional races before the fall but my question is should I just hang up my hat for the year or should I try to complete one or two more? My reasoning to not try to get anymore races is because 1. There is only one more sprint distance race close to where I live 2. I feel like my running is still pretty sub par. So my other thought would be to switch gears from a Olympic Tri training plan to more of a running focused training plan and start my winter schedule early and possibly do a early race in 2015. Any thoughts would be helpful. I just think I need to focus on maybe building a stronger running base without feeling stress for a race. Thanks! |
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2014-08-11 10:49 AM in reply to: Nvmiller |
Pro 5761 Bartlett, TN | Subject: RE: Training Plan Attack Plan Originally posted by Nvmiller Hey BTers, I had a question/ need opinion for you because I didn't have a very successful year in training and racing. I wanted to completed about 3 to 5 races and due to my schedule and other commitments I only completed one. I know there is still time to do additional races before the fall but my question is should I just hang up my hat for the year or should I try to complete one or two more? My reasoning to not try to get anymore races is because 1. There is only one more sprint distance race close to where I live 2. I feel like my running is still pretty sub par. So my other thought would be to switch gears from a Olympic Tri training plan to more of a running focused training plan and start my winter schedule early and possibly do a early race in 2015. Any thoughts would be helpful. I just think I need to focus on maybe building a stronger running base without feeling stress for a race. Thanks! I think you answered your own question by thinking you should build a stronger running base. I really do not think there is a righto r wrong answer though. You have to decide what you want to do. Nothing is worse than training for a race that you are not excited about racing, so if the triathlon does not fire you up, then why race it? I was in the same boat, after finishing my 140.6, I really did not have the desire to run a tri for a awhile, I tried to train, but my heart wasnlt in it, so I did not race. Forward a couple of months and now I am fired up about a half marathon I have coming up, which will in turn help my running for next season! |
2014-08-11 3:35 PM in reply to: jford2309 |
360 Ottawa, Ontario | Subject: RE: Training Plan Attack Plan ^ I think jford hit the nail on the head - the answer is whatever keeps you motivated and excited. There's also nothing wrong with shifting your goals a little more long term - work on your running with the goal of having that improved for next year's season. Although with the one sprint left you may want to at least tackle that one. I'm with you on the running thing. It's by far the worst part of my triathlon, and it's what'll keep me at sprint distance for a while. I feel pretty confident in my ability to swim/bike at Oly and HIM distances, but running more than 5K is pretty daunting to me at this point. But I couldn't stand the thought of focusing excessively on running. I enjoy biking and swimming too much (and HATE running). I'll always spend most of my training time on the bike because it's fun - doing triathlons keeps me motivated to run. I could definitely see myself slacking in that department if I knew I was going to be doing any tris for the next 8 months. |
2014-08-11 4:13 PM in reply to: Nvmiller |
Veteran 629 Grapevine, TX | Subject: RE: Training Plan Attack Plan You can't substitute race experience, and its easy fun experience on the short course circuit. If you were more all over the place like having some long courses on your plan, I'd suggest toning down, but racing short course is easy to recover from, takes a minimal amount of investment and is just plain fun. Plus you can have run-centered training without really damaging your performance too much if you can manage to swim and ride a couple of times a week. Just make those high intensity workouts. |
2014-08-11 11:22 PM in reply to: Nvmiller |
Champion 13323 | Subject: RE: Training Plan Attack Plan Do that sprint. Keep it light and fun for the first year - and it's a great experience. If we have a winter like we did last year, it's going to be a long one...which means plenty of time to build some running before the next season. Your going to be really jonesing to race this spring if you don't do it. |
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