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.....

[Wahine]

In terms of how you feel on race day, what is stronger, your bike or your run. As for swimming is your pace already there or do you want more speed? Seriously consider what that means. To make a significant difference in race speed on the swim you need to work really hard. Is it worth it to you for 1 to 2 min or can you be happy with where your swim is right now and focus just on the ride and run? You can PM me on these questions if you want.

[rocknrollgirl]

Sent you a pm.