how much is enough

[rocknrollgirl]

Hi,

I am not sure what you are asking.

Is that enough frequency, or is that enough volume?

I have not done a HIM, but I have seriously studied a training program while considering one.

Most of the schedules that I looked at had 3 workouts in each sport per week, but the volume of training was significantly higher than what you are describing here, with the long rides building to 4 hours and the long runs build to close to 2.

So I am not sure if your plan is to slowly build your volume as you get closer to July, or are you trying to prep on the times and distances stated in your original post. If it is the latter, I would say no, it is not enough.

More info please.

[alpinerabbit]

I've only contemplated a HIM;
I've seen one 10 wk training plan where you have to enter with

a) being able to do an Oly without injury (wouldn't apply to me yet as I was out of commission for 3-4 days after)
b) being able to run 20K. You'll definitely have to work on that (and I would, too)
c) having "decent" (sic) base endurance

But it's early in the year and you can start from here.
Do you do hill clilmbing for strength? might be better than the Velodrome, I don't know. You can simulate that on the spin bike too.

[tribogota]

Ok, will try to be more specific, spend about 10 hours training a week, and really hoped I could avoid increasing that.
I live (and train) at high altitude and hill climbing is basic to living in the mountains, so I do that on the "long" day, which is the only day that isn't too nightmarish traffic.
I can finish an olympic in fairly good shape. I have NEVER run 20k, and plan on "inaugurating" the 20k DURING the HIM, running is not my strong suit, but I am getting slowly better (except the 3 month pulled calf muscle thingy problem).
I was hoping 10 hrs was enough, but it sounds like it might not be. Where do people get the time to train more than 10 hours a week, I must find out what I can reorganize in my life.
BUT I WILL IF I HAVE TO. I would like to do the HIM in 6 hours 20 minutes max. (it'll be Vineman 70.3 in July)

[alpinerabbit]

http://www.trinews.at/trimag/images/...81_MDin10x.gif

this plan is the one I mentioned, and I'm sorry it is in German, has about 10h max. in the peak week. I don't know if it's realistic, I haven't done it.

[roadie gal]

Www.beginnertriathlete.com has a 20 week plan that maxes out at 10hr/wk.

[HillSlugger]

Www.beginnertriathlete.com has a 20 week plan that maxes out at 10hr/wk.

Are you on BT? What's your username?

[roadie gal]

Are you on BT? What's your username?

I'm on there intermittently. I'm Roadie Gal. It's easier to remember if I just keep the same username on my various forums. I'm also on Bikeforums.net with the same name.