600K and HIM

[colby]

You are already running, riding and swimming well in excess of the distances necessary for your HIM and you are still 6 weeks out. I don't think two weeks of altered plans is going to greatly effect your performance at your HIM. You will still make your goal times, I'm sure of it.

I think you should do the 600K. In the big picture, isn't it a pretty major stepping stone for you? I don't think you should pass up this opportunity.

I would tend to agree with V and GLC - you are going to have no problem finishing the HIM, and will probably surpass your goals. The important thing is to build a little more and then taper. If the HIM is your "A" race of the season, though, you may want to consider alternatives - maybe make this HIM a "B" race and race another in the fall? (Or skip the 600k and try to find another of those in the fall)

So, week 1 - 600k
Week 2 - Recover - low percentage of volume (25-50%?)
Week 3 - Some percentage of your normal volume (50-75%?)
Week 4 - Taper
Week 5 - HIM