IMAZ 2007 tales from the road...

[Wahine]

Laura,

I'm always really curious about other people's programs. Mostly because I do up my own and a lot of the time I second guess myself and wonder if I'm doing the right thing. something struck me as very different about our programs. Your program contains a lot of running mileage, almost 40 mi in one week. This is way more than I ever did for Ironman.

Do you always train with running weighted this much? Do you switch your weighting at different times in your training? Why so much running in comparison to biking?

Thanks in advance for your reply.

[btchance]

RM - I hope everything goes ok with the gyn. At least you went in immediately rather than waiting around. Sending good vibes your way.

Also, great job on your training.

[Running Mommy]

I'm feeling pretty sorry for myself right about now... It seems that I not only am having prob's with my girly region, but I've also come down with the FLU!!
I feel like absolute HELL. When you crave your bed, and your achy and just want to roll in a ball, well honey- your sick! And that pretty much describes me.
I was thinking that it had something to do with the other "matter", but my husband and son are sick as well, so I'm leaning towards the flu.
So off to bed I go. Hopefully I can sleep this thing off.
UGH!!!
Oh- but wait... I wanted to respond to Wahine's comment about training volume.
This is the reason for my volume.
Swimming- Until I get some solid coaching, there isn't much use in swimming more than the minimum. My problem is sheer technique. So swimming endless laps the wrong way will only give me a bit more endurance- but no improvement. I hope to work on that soon.

Biking- here is my chance to make some real time improvements, so I'm concentrating on the bike. This is where the bulk of my training is spent.

Run- My run is what it is... SLOW. With numerous marys under my belt, and a whopping PR of 5:47, it would take a near miracle to really make any significant improvements. Not saying that it can't be done, but I just dont feel like putting the stress on my body that it would take. The last few years my body has been protesting when I really push the training. So I know what my "injury free threshold" is, and I like to keep it right there. Maybe if I finally get that 30 lbs off my frame it will yield more to harder training. But for right now I'm erring on the side of caution.
So there you go. That is why my program is the way it is.
Ok, NOW I'm going to bed!
Ciao bellas! And thank you so much for your well wishes!! I SOOO appreciate all of you!

[Wahine]

Gosh, you've had a heck of a time lately. I hope your luck turns soon. I wish there was something I could do to help you, but I'm pretty far away.

Thanks for the info on your training volumes. Your program is similar to mine in terms of proportions. So it makes sense to me. But I am still very curious about Laura's plan, her proportions are very different. I like to hear about how people adjust their plans for their strengths, weaknesses etc.

Laura - I hope you respond. I'm truly interested.

[alpinerabbit]

RunningMommy, I hope everything will be fine again soon....

Here's for all our iron women if you ever have doubts: