tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133832686240226203.post1044243924515788541..comments2023-10-10T04:19:23.439-05:00Comments on Mike's triathlon journey: Training planRansickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14084824367872613487noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133832686240226203.post-64031962042711270802010-11-21T21:25:48.486-06:002010-11-21T21:25:48.486-06:00Have to agree with Bas van Kaam. Focus more on hea...Have to agree with Bas van Kaam. Focus more on heart rate than distance/mileage. That is what my Ironman coach has me doing. If you want to talk to Coach Jay let me know. He is doing NOLA 70.3 also.JJ :-)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15496908742093090207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133832686240226203.post-40014564524384584772010-10-12T06:45:46.186-05:002010-10-12T06:45:46.186-05:00Kate - exciting and looming at the same time :-). ...Kate - exciting and looming at the same time :-). It is a good motivator to get out there and get it done. Thanks for the swim coach ideas. I'll look into it.<br /><br />Bas - Thanks for the suggestions. I do plan on doinf some limited core and weight training. Not much though due to time contraints. Do you have any recommendations for books or web sites regarding hr training? There is a ton of stuff out there. Thanks again!Ransickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14084824367872613487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133832686240226203.post-91788911374909328702010-10-12T01:07:45.857-05:002010-10-12T01:07:45.857-05:00Before I forget, good luck and have FUN!Before I forget, good luck and have FUN!Bas van Kaamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15403236485894822246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133832686240226203.post-8099050887608755152010-10-12T01:06:55.222-05:002010-10-12T01:06:55.222-05:00Hey,
I really believe you should look into heart ...Hey,<br /><br />I really believe you should look into heart rate training a bit more. Focus more on quality training in stead of just getting the miles in. Short(er) training sessions but executed with a specific goal (intervals etc…) are the way to go if you ask me. It will save you time and energy which you can use for everything else not related to Triathlon ;-) I also think that looking at your plan, which is pretty brutal by the way, you should have at least one extra day off (rest). Also, what are your plans around core stability, doesn’t have to be much but lets say 30 Min. a week. I never trained / train over 10 hours a week average and I’m making excellent progress, especially within the last three months since I started my new balanced schedule. Just my thoughts. Maybe my approach is a bit to serious, I can be that way sometimes ;-) lol.Bas van Kaamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15403236485894822246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133832686240226203.post-69663901375279185332010-10-11T19:10:09.808-05:002010-10-11T19:10:09.808-05:00How exciting to have that race on your calendar! I...How exciting to have that race on your calendar! I have to say, it makes me tired just looking at that schedule. I guess it's all what you get used to. As far as the swim coach, have you thought of contacting the local or St. Louis tri clubs for recommendations? Good luck!Kate Geisenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11854561265520868538noreply@blogger.com