Making the Transition from Olympic to HIM
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kylie posted 28 weeks ago.
I think the most important difference is how important nutrition becomes, so start experimenting with that now to figure out how your body reacts to different things and what it likes.
As far as training, you'll just need to have time to work up to (increasing distance wisely) a long bike (probably at least 60 miles) and a long run (probably at least 10-12). And you'll need to be able to fit in those longer workouts each week.
I'd say if you have the desire to try it, go for it! Since registration opens today I'm sure you'd have enough time to get the training in for it.
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bluebirdbiker posted 28 weeks ago.
Funny you should say that cause an HIM is easy to finish, as is an IM if you train for the 4th event....nutrition as Kylie says and do your long rides and runs building the aerobic threshold and building that base. Both the HIM and IM are not so much a 'fast' event as they are a taxing one. Olys are harder and make you stronger so that you can complete HIMs and IMs at a faster pace. Remember, it's all in the mind. Train for the long distances in the aerobic area and you will do fine for the race. In fact it is not crazy to do an HIM before the actual race. As prep for an IM it is very common to do several sessions of HIM 'long days' so don't be afraid to try. Work your way up in training to the dist. This will help you feel secure in your mind that you can do the distances. It's not really necessary but you should complete swims, bikes and runs longer than the required dist. for the HIM, seperately of course. Remember as long as the HIM is done at the aerobic level one that has completed several Olys should have no problem after training the distances seperately to complete an HIM.
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RV posted 28 weeks ago.
Ya kylie is right.
Nutrition becomes more important and pick up a HIM training plan and all should be good!
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CarlyBoy posted 28 weeks ago.
Try to stick to the 10% increase in workload per week rule (distance or time) - toying with injury otherwise. Kylie's suggested minimums are good. Don't overfuel on the bike - you'll pay for it on the run (experiment with this). Try to work in some intensity on some workouts to simulate the race. I set a fairly conservative goal for my first HIM, met it and had a great experience. Best of luck to you!
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nyfan21 posted 27 weeks ago.
I just need to find a HIM that I think is going to be fun. I did an Olympic last year and it is the same course but almost double. But that will be boring.
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cayman posted 27 weeks ago.
nyfan21;84518 wrote:
I just need to find a HIM that I think is going to be fun. I did an Olympic last year and it is the same course but almost double. But that will be boring.
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check out the mooseman.
http://www.timbermantri.com/moosemanindex.html
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BigGus posted 27 weeks ago.
cayman;84524 wrote:
check out the mooseman.
That race looks awesome, and I even went to college in NH, haven't been back in 20 years, but then I saw the water temp, 62 DEGREES! Yikes!!! I'd freeze even with my full wetsuit. I've been in Florida too long.
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triyodie posted 27 weeks ago.
The time commitment and nutrition, I think, is the big difference between the two. But I found that I learned a lot about this sport by jumping into the HIM and IM distance. I only did three sprints and two OLY before this year and finished and enjoyed my HIM and IM. Go for it and good luck.
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jmcglos posted 27 weeks ago.
I did Mooseman this year and it was lots of fun. The water temp isn't too bad - you get used to it quickly. It's really well organized too
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OzTriGuy posted 27 weeks ago.
Run longer and ride longer. not every day but just so you can cope with the extra time in the race.
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nyfan21 posted 27 weeks ago.
The Patriot Half has changed locations to Freetown, MA a different location than my Olympic. So I am going to do it. Now can I slow down on the lifting and do more cardio. I have been lifting for almost 15 years now. This is going to be tough. Sh%t I will just do both.....
-Mat
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psychosyd posted 27 weeks ago.
Biggest tip is to build up to longer swims/rides/runs. Try to get to overdistance workouts by the two weeks before your taper. The longer you can go on the bike the better. It will give you tons of confidence to know that doing the distance is not an issue.
Throw in a couple of long bricks as well. Long bike /medium run, medium bike/long run type workouts.
Registration opens up for the Patriot Half Tri today and I am thinking about doing it. This will be my 1st HIM; I have done about7 sprints and 1 Olympic to date; the Olympic I did I felt great.
What are some things that I should consider before registration; just need a push I guess.
I wanted to do that NYC Triathlon; man that thing booked full in 1 day.....
-Mat