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RV posted 2 years ago.
I typically do 10 events. This year that included the IM and 2 HIMs plus short course races. So, certainly, it's doable. Looks like this series is mostly short course. You can race a sprint pretty much every weekend. Probably more of an issue of whether or not you have the time to commit. You could always skip one if you need to recover, or participate in your life outside of Tri's. :) Looks like a fun challenge.
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glbrum posted 2 years ago.
I totally think you can do it. It does sound like a lot of races, but that isn't a bad thing. Coming from 1/2 IM training, you definitely have the base for the series (sprint/oly I'm guessing...?) so that isn't a problem. Remember that, since you have a large base already (from the 1/2 training), you don't need to jump right back into training after some of your races. Recovery is more important so that you will be fresh for the next race. You wil not lose your fitness if you take it easy for 1 or 2 weeks. If you stop triaining completely, that another story. Although speedwork is important for shorter events, I found that simply having a large base can help build speed just as easily (and safer) than speedwork can.
Personal experience: I trained all last fall and winter for IM CA 70.3. It was my first half and I had only sprint/oly races before that. I did absolutely zero speedwork for the half, but worked on base and got up to doing the 13.1 miles in training with little difficulty. (about 2 hours). I then got injured in january and didn't run more than 20 miles until the race in march. then from there, I reinjured myself 2 weeks later with teh same injury and didn't run until a race I had in June. I proceeded to do that race (olympic) and had a 2 min run PR. I went from 43:00-41:00. I ran about 45 miles total from January 1-June 24(the day before the race PR). That is no joke. It may have been from increased bike fitness, but I attribute it to a large run base that somehow stayed with me through 6 months of no running. Sorry for the long story.I hope it is helpful.
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mdd posted 2 years ago.
I think it is very doable and am planning on doing the same type of thing.
The races just become your tough "brick" for the week so to speak. The key is making sure that you don't go 100% for every race because you will burn out or get injured. If you are willing to sacrifice a little bit of speed in each event while focusing on some of the "better" ones then you will do great. There is something to be said for maintaining fitness through races and it can work well if you plan ahead.
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jrfreed posted 2 years ago.
I'm thinking that its definately do-able, but I think ya'll are right on the recovery issue. Once to season starts it'll be MOST important to give myself enough downtime to avoid injuries. Just try to do more group rides and swimming drills...stuff that keeps me sharp but doesnt break me down throughout the week.
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jess1 posted 2 years ago.
I did a number of the races included in the MMSPS (3disciplines) and enjoyed them for the most part. I wasn't impressed with the grand haven festival of the Y, so if your looking to skip one; i'd suggest it. Other than that they do a nice job of putting on races.
Did you happen to do the Lansing Legislator?
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jrfreed posted 2 years ago.
No, I did the Whirlpool 70.3 the weekend before so I needed a break. But, I rousted myself outta bed and manned one of the aid stations out on the run course.
Figured since it was so close to home it was the least I could do.
Gotta give 3D credit...they put on a pretty good race and their website does a pretty good job with info/results
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With the season winding down, I've been thinking about my racing schedule for next year and I have to ask the Trifuel Faithful a question.
I am thinking about registering for the MMSPS (Michigan Multi Sport Point Series) next year. Its a series of 13-14 races spanning from May to September where you accumulate points based on your overall finishing position in each race. Its a cool idea where at the end of the season the mens and womens overall winners receive a lifetime pass to all the races in the series. You pay in March and you're pre-registered for all the races in the series that year.
I typically finish in the top 1/4 - 1/3 overall, but for me to accumulate enough points to win the series I'd have to compete in every race. Of course I'll change my focus away from 1/2 IM volume and do more speed work in the offseason to get faster :)
But here's the rub....Has anyone done that many races in one season? Were you able to avoid injuries? Did you get burnt out?
I did 7 races this year (sprints, olys, 1/2 IM) and enjoyed it, but doubling the season has given me pause.
To be worn out is to be renewed.
Lao-tzu
Chinese philosopher (604 BC - 531 BC)