tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850016502233066661.post6477101463011154549..comments2023-08-22T09:20:33.359-04:00Comments on Becoming An Ironman: My First Official Training Schedule - Critique Away!!Kurt @ Becoming An Ironmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13865313303891773591noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850016502233066661.post-15750786101643348922011-03-15T11:13:06.539-04:002011-03-15T11:13:06.539-04:00@ Amanda - I chose the marathon over half-marathon...@ Amanda - I chose the marathon over half-marathon schedule first b/c of the NERelay's 18 miles. <br /><br />@ Chelsea & Amanda - I will hopefully have a full triathlon schedule by the end of the week.<br /><br />@ Richelle - I would LOVE to hear more about how you trained for Ragnar! You make a good point with capping the distance at the longest leg (mine would be 11.6). <br /><br />And my team would sure love to hear any suggestions for what to (not) do come race day!Kurt @ Becoming An Ironmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13865313303891773591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850016502233066661.post-42149805424387966852011-03-14T23:30:16.362-04:002011-03-14T23:30:16.362-04:00I've never done a 70.3 before, so I can't ...I've never done a 70.3 before, so I can't really help you out there. I did, however, run Ragnar last year, and although my total mileage was less than what yours will be (13.2 compared to 18), I found that capping my long runs at my longest leg distance (with some good hills thrown in because I needed it) and running multiple days in a row helped me train for the relay. You've got that covered in your plan, but I would shave a couple miles off your longest run.Richellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03392437691492957659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850016502233066661.post-13026398545881966322011-03-14T20:33:40.977-04:002011-03-14T20:33:40.977-04:00Ok, I will give this some thought but for now : A)...Ok, I will give this some thought but for now : A) LOVE Hal! His Novice 1 plan took me to my first marathon and a PR of 4:09. I know I can do better but that will wait until Nov at OBX.<br />B) what is your reasoning behind using a full marathon plan instead of a 1/2 marathon training plan in prep for 26.2? Is it the endurance? Or because of the 18 miles in your relay? The 18 miles will be split up and honestly you'll do FINE with all your multi-sport training (just my opinion). The 26.2 will take a lot of time and energy in and of it's self. <br />I toyed with the thought of using a full marathon plan to train for 70.3 but wanted to focus on speed for the 13.1 part, which I found easier with a more advanced 13.1 plan (like Hal's Intermediate combined with Advanced half marathon plan-I mixed the two and picked and chose some speed and hill workouts to interchange).<br /><br />C) I am in NO way an expert AT ALL! I am fumbling through my own home-made plan not far off from yours. I essentially did the same thing, (only using 13.1 not 26.2)used my 13.1 running plan then pretty much just layered my swim an bike on top. Rest days are HARD to come by...And I am constantly fatigued. I started with a good base too, of running anyways. I did a full marathon 12/5, so not too long ago.<br />Can't wait to see what you come up with! I think this is HALF the fun, making my plan and putting it to the test!!! Then tweak it for next time, because there WILL be a next time! =)5 Miles Past Emptyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16542419394717296576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850016502233066661.post-9457387965039506022011-03-14T19:56:04.608-04:002011-03-14T19:56:04.608-04:00Hal Higdon for me as well.
I love it. Works perfe...Hal Higdon for me as well.<br />I love it. Works perfect for me.<br />I need a plan. I follow a 12 weeks plan. I dont; do well on spur of the moment!!!Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01784257254057007640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850016502233066661.post-78579870964316070012011-03-14T17:55:51.658-04:002011-03-14T17:55:51.658-04:00I forgot to say that you can follow Hal Hidgon on ...I forgot to say that you can follow Hal Hidgon on Twitter @hidgonmarathon :)runnergirl traininghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18145836112532922962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850016502233066661.post-61101625242244357972011-03-14T17:54:57.593-04:002011-03-14T17:54:57.593-04:00Great job! I have used Hal Higdon for the past 13 ...Great job! I have used Hal Higdon for the past 13 years. AMAZING programs! I think you've done a great job!runnergirl traininghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18145836112532922962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850016502233066661.post-6076732913864046212011-03-14T15:16:28.774-04:002011-03-14T15:16:28.774-04:00The schedule looks good running wise!! Keep me po...The schedule looks good running wise!! Keep me posted on how you are going to mix in the swimming/ biking. I like to work with a long term training schedule, but I feel like I need a protractor and multiple charts to figure out training for triathlons, and a marathon simultaneously.Chelseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07383372991124342364noreply@blogger.com