Subject: RE: Where to begin with training? It's a bit hard to say whiteout know more about recent fitness history, injuries, strengths, weaknesses, goals, schedule, etc. but from what you've listed it sounds like you are doing plenty of "work", it just needs to move towards more event specific work.
Are you swimming at all currently? I too swam for years but it took me a while to get the feel for the water back. Get in the pool a few times a week. Do 5 mile runs leave you beat for a few day, or are you ready for what's next? I would recommend increasing your run frequency to 4-5 times a week with shorter mileage. You can keep that 5-6 miler for the weekend. Biking 20 miles twice a week is great! Start making those bikes count (if you aren't already ) working in some shorter, higher intensity efforts on some days and longer steady state work on other days.
I'm no coach but this should get you going. Don't forget to plan in recovery too! |