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Competitive Season Week 7

I would like to get some input as to switching the Saturday's (Bike, Swim) to Sunday and moving the Sunday's Run(1:45), Bike (45) and Run(1:00) to Saturday...Is this a big no, no?.... as to the demands of running has on your body prior to a big ride.... Thoughts!
Thanks. Dave

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Permalink Reply by Mike Llerandi on July 18, 2008 at 6:03am: Hi David,

There's no problem switching the days like that - the order is generally a guideline based on experience and attempting to reflect the demands of race day. For example, you'll ride long when you're relatively fresh, and then you'll be fairly fatigued by the start of the run.

I'm also a little curious: You didn't mention why you needed to switch them (life can present all kinds of constraints, for sure). Is this a one-time switch or is it something you need to do more often?

Keep up the good work!
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Permalink Reply by David Forbes on July 18, 2008 at 9:51am: I have been sticking to the plan as best as life allows. It's working. Having 3 kids and a wife who is training for her 1st 70.3 has been interesting to say the least. As I am getting closer to IM Moo I will hold the schedual best as possible. Thanks getting back to me. Dave...; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Patrick Kline on July 18, 2008 at 10:33am: Mike,

I am in the same week and have been switching the weekends for the past month due to time constraints and family. I've been doing the long runs on Fri. before work and the long ride either Sat or Sun depending on what is going on. Is this a problem and should I keep them in their current order until race day?

On a side note, I missed the Swim / Run this week and paid for it today. I started the second run leg and got out half way and on the way back started getting cramps in my quad and was forced to walk the last 20 minutes or so. Could this be dehydration? I tried to pump in the fluid on the :45 bike.

Of course, this mentally effected me and my ability to complete the marathon. My goal is to be able to run in between the aid station for the marathon.

Thanks and I hope all is well in Lake Placid.

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