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2018-08-06 6:40 AM


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Subject: Olympic plus to 70.3
Hi all,
I have just completed an Olympic plus triathlon in London and was pretty much done after the run. I have a 70.3 in 7 weeks and I'm panicing about the run.
Any advice on going from 10k to 21k? Should I just do longer brick sessions? Or just more running.
Yesterdays Tri was 1500m in 39mins, 80k bike in 2:30 and my 10k was 1hr 07. though the course was 11.5k.
Cheers
Dan


2018-08-06 11:26 AM
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I think you have to ask yourself what your goals are, just looking at those distances and times you should definitely be a 70.3 finisher. Are you trying to get faster or maintain the "olympic +" pace for the half marathon? What run work outs do you typically do in a week and how long is your weekly "long run"?
2018-08-06 4:30 PM
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Subject: RE: Olympic plus to 70.3
Hi, Thanks for the reply. My goal is to run the 21k without being totally ruined. I have never run that far as of yet. I usually run 2/3 times a week varying between 8 and 12 k.
I haven’t run further than that except for one 16k run which I found quite hard.
I’m concerned about the best approach to extending my run distance or would it be better to do longer brick sessions?
To run the whole 21k at a 6:30 or thereabouts would be awesome.
Is it just about racking up the mileage?

2018-08-06 4:52 PM
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Subject: RE: Olympic plus to 70.3
Originally posted by dzdan560

Is it just about racking up the mileage?




Pretty much, until you get to a level that it's not. When you get to that level, you'll know.
2018-08-06 5:28 PM
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Subject: RE: Olympic plus to 70.3

This will get you there.  http://www.triathlete.com/2010/09/training/super-simple-ironman-70-3-triathlon-training-plan_12364

Swim & bike fitness and pacing have a lot to do with how well your run goes.  Granted, you need the run fitness to comfortably run a half, but if you're wiped out from the swim/bike, run fitness won't save you.  How did you feel coming out of the swim at your race?  Your bike time looked fine but you probably over-biked if you suffered on the run.  You'll need to dial the bike back.  If you monitor your effort with a power meter or heart rate monitor, you need to have a ceiling level for your effort that will still allow you to execute your run.  Yes, some brick runs after a 100k training ride will help. 

2018-08-06 5:30 PM
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Subject: RE: Olympic plus to 70.3

Two  things:

1.  Feeling spent after a race does not mean you cannot do a longer race.  I'm utterly spent after a 5K.  Also after an IM.

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2.  It does sound like you run volume is quite low.  Try ramping up mileage sensibly and you will stand a better chance of getting through that run.  If not, there's no shame in run/walking.  It happens.

Bonus #3:  Bricks are not really going to help, here, in my opinion.



2018-08-06 6:53 PM
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Yup, totally agree with above post. Just up your mileage, no need to really put any extra effort into bricks. Ramp up your long run closer to that 15-16km mark, maybe go up to 18km once or twice but listen to your body. Adding run mileage too quickly is a good way to get injured.


Edited by TriGuy23 2018-08-06 6:54 PM
2018-08-07 2:10 AM
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Subject: RE: Olympic plus to 70.3
Thanks very much for all the replies and advice.
I think I know where I need to be now.
Will let you all know how I get on ??
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