Which plan to use coming off injuries?
Last year I used the Ultra Distance Training plan with great success for my first IM. I also took over 30 minutes off my best time at the Half IM distance along the way.
This year I completed a Half IM in early May and settled for a slower time because of a tweaked hamstring suffered the Wednesday before the race. I was in great shape, but the hammy popped when I started the run and I had to drag a dead leg around the course.
My next A race is 9-27 at the Augusta 70.3. I am about 16 weeks out. I am overcoming a freak back injury from playing in the ocean with my daughter (apparently I am a little older and she is a little heavier!). But, I should be ready for getting back to it Friday. I plan a controlled swim on Friday, a bike on Saturday that I can adjust to whatever distance feels good, and an easy run on Sunday.
Now the big question. If I am doing a Half IM, do I double up your International Distance plan or cut in half your Ultra Distance plan? Any guidance would be appreciated!
This year I completed a Half IM in early May and settled for a slower time because of a tweaked hamstring suffered the Wednesday before the race. I was in great shape, but the hammy popped when I started the run and I had to drag a dead leg around the course.
My next A race is 9-27 at the Augusta 70.3. I am about 16 weeks out. I am overcoming a freak back injury from playing in the ocean with my daughter (apparently I am a little older and she is a little heavier!). But, I should be ready for getting back to it Friday. I plan a controlled swim on Friday, a bike on Saturday that I can adjust to whatever distance feels good, and an easy run on Sunday.
Now the big question. If I am doing a Half IM, do I double up your International Distance plan or cut in half your Ultra Distance plan? Any guidance would be appreciated!
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Permalink Reply by Mike Llerandi on -
Hi Mike,
Sorry to hear about your back (are you seeing anyone who uses ART for muscle injuries?)...for the Half IM distance, I would recommend following the Ultra Distance plan during the weekdays & the International Distance plan during the weeks.
Thanks,
Mike
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Permalink Reply by Mike Whaley on -
Thanks!
What is ART?
Where should I jump into the plan?
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Permalink Reply by Mike Llerandi on
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http://activerelease.com/ - look under "Find a Provider" on the left.
As for where to jump in, just count back the number of weeks from your key race & go from there...should work just fine.
Take care,
Mike
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