My goal is to train so that I can finish Ironman Florida '14 in under 10 hours. I finished in 10:12 and 10:14 respectively in '08 and '09. I haven't finished an Ironman since. I don't train like I used to. Not even close. Don't plan on it either. But think based on experience and a base built up over several years now, it is attainable. I plan to swim in 1:10; ride 5 hours, and run 3:40. This is my journey....
The rest days were scheduled on purpose. I didn't want to have a regimented schedule at this stage of my training (1-4 weeks from my last Ironman). I wanted the rest days mainly for mental recovery but I think it probably helped my body recover as well.
I agree. You'll see very few days in my schedule with no training. Apart from the first week past the Ironman-the last four weeks--I've only had 4 complete rest days. From hereonin, my schedule only calls for a complete rest day every 4th week.
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Too many rest days. You should probably go super easy and do something on those days.
The rest days were scheduled on purpose. I didn't want to have a regimented schedule at this stage of my training (1-4 weeks from my last Ironman). I wanted the rest days mainly for mental recovery but I think it probably helped my body recover as well.
Active recovery is better. Even 20 minute easy swim or bike
I agree. You'll see very few days in my schedule with no training. Apart from the first week past the Ironman-the last four weeks--I've only had 4 complete rest days. From hereonin, my schedule only calls for a complete rest day every 4th week.
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