Riding and Running

[rocknrollgirl]

Hi Wahine,

First, let me start off by saying that I have read Friel's book, the mt biking version. I was a bit overwhelmed at the amount of info. So if you can suggest easier periodization, please do.

The first race that I am seriously targeting is the end of May. The distances are 1/2 mile, 13 mile and 3.1. Sounds simple enough, but I have ridden there before, and it is brutal. There are two races in June, one at the start is a mt bike race, and another off road tri, same distances at the end of June. Then my season rolls from there with about a race a month until October.

My current schedule:
Sunday-hard hilly ride 2-3 hours, transition run up to 30 mins
Monday easy day, street ride
Tuesday lift-eventually this will be a second swim day
Wed-night ride 2 hours
Thurs-trail run 4-4.5 miles
Friday off
Sat-swim



Weaknesses:

I can currently handle all of the distances, no problem, so it is a matter of working on speed, and overall endurance, not getting tired during the race. I just asked my DH and training partner, and he said he does not see a screaming weakness in either discipline, and yes, he would tell me.

I honestly feel that my limiting factor is recovery. My legs get fried and it makes it hard to get the runs in.

I know part of it is my age, I am over 40. But I am open to any suggestions that you can make. If you think it will help.

Thanks in advance.....