training schedule question

[KSH]

It depends on the person, but for a sprint, the taper is usually the week of the event. Maybe a week and a half for an oly. For my first sprint tri, this was the plan my coach gave me. I have used basically the same plan for every race since. It works well.

Sunday BRICK 90 min Bike/ 30 min Run
Monday 45 min Run
Tuesday 45 min Bike
Wednesday 30 min swim
Thursday Rest
Friday Rest
Saturday Race
Sunday Rest


Good Luck
Jen L

You have a nice coach!

The week before my sprint looked like this:

MONDAY
Swim workout #1B

TUESDAY
4 mile easy run (No riding, raining today)

WEDNESDAY
6:00 AM Spin Class

THURSDAY
3 mile easy run - Will see how my legs are feeling.

FRIDAY
OFF

SATURDAY
Play Tri Sprint
500m swim, 10 mile bike, 5km run

SUNDAY
Volunteer at the Play Tri 1/2 IM from 6 AM to 10 AM.
20 - 25 mile easy ride


As for tapering before my Oly. I know he has given me the go ahead to ride a 65 mile bike rally 8 days out.