IM training

[knapplaura]

Denise (and other IM'ers out there),

Need some group encouragement here to start cranking it up. Our pool was closed all the holiday period (2 weeks) so I am scared to see how bad I will be sucking when I get in tomorrow.

Have you started running long yet? My longest run so far is 1:30 and I feel like I am dreadfully behind in the run compared to last year; when I did a half marathon in DEC at a pretty good pace.

How is your early season tng coming?

Laura

[Wahine]

Hey Laura,

I'm doing IM Can this year. It's not til Aug 26th so I haven't run longer that 1:30 and I won't run longer than 2:30 in total in all my training. Swimming is my strongest event so taking 2 weeks off doesn't seem like a big deal to me but it may be a whole different story for you.

I'm getting my VO2 max tested for the bike and run this weekend. Then I'll get a little more hard core.

So here's your encouragement:

Get out there and have fun

What race are you doing and when?

[Grog]

Hey Wahine! Make sure you keep us posted about that IM Canada thing. I'll probably be there to cheer on a friend who's doing it for the first time!

[tygab]

Iron women are awesome! Seriously as a tri-newbie, I am just in awe of the IM and kudos to all the normal (read, not professional triathletes - I don't claim to know if you're normal, heh!) women who manage to have the motivation and make the time to train. Every time one of YOU do an IM, one of us gets inspired to try the tri, or go longer and faster. So, there's some inspiration I hope - many of us newbies look up to you!

Good luck with IM Canada, and all the other Iron distance-racers! Keep us posted on you training anytime!

[Wahine]

So here's what I'm looking at, 8 months to race day. I've religiously been observing the low intensity workouts needed for my prep phase, totaling about 10 hours per week for 3 out of the last 4 weeks. This weekend is VO2 max testing. I start in on my first base cycle on Monday.

I plan to do 3 months of base training, 2 months build, 2 weeks peak and then race at HIM distance. 1 week recovery then another 6 weeks of build, 2 peak and finally IM Canada. Goal: To beat my first IM Canada time of 12:18:08.

I've got a plan and I've got a goal. But as a good friend of mine said to me, "God hates a coward, but he thinks you're an idiot."

[Bikingmomof3]

Wahine,
You and the others continue to inspire me. A few months ago I would not have even considered a tri and now i am looking for one ot compete in. Thank you for being an inpsiration to all of us triathlete wannbes.

[KSH]

So here's what I'm looking at, 8 months to race day. I've religiously been observing the low intensity workouts needed for my prep phase, totaling about 10 hours per week for 3 out of the last 4 weeks. This weekend is VO2 max testing. I start in on my first base cycle on Monday.

I plan to do 3 months of base training, 2 months build, 2 weeks peak and then race at HIM distance. 1 week recovery then another 6 weeks of build, 2 peak and finally IM Canada. Goal: To beat my first IM Canada time of 12:18:08.

I've got a plan and I've got a goal. But as a good friend of mine said to me, "God hates a coward, but he thinks you're an idiot."

WOW! This sounds... uuummm... complicated. I think I might get a coach sooner than later.

I honestly don't think I could put together a training plan for myself that builds up to my race days. I get confused by all of the information.

I am looking for a coach who runs around $100 a month... I can contact weekly and have them do custom plans for me... about every 2 weeks. Anyone have any suggestions?