Tri Stuff During Marathon Training
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Riverbrady posted 2 years ago.
I consider cycling and running as less impact cross training (as I'm doing right now...training for Austin).
Basically for me, right now, I'm trying to do greater frequency in everything, but particularly in running. It's usually coming out to about 3x bike, 3x swim, 4-5x running, and 2-3x lifting (primarilly core work and full body such as squats).
I pretty much stick with everything as aerobic base work right now, with 1 higher intensity session per sport, per week.
It also has the added benefit of keeping, and improving your other two sports while focusing on your running. Then again, I know a lot of people who do things many different ways :p
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alowrun posted 2 years ago.
Wow, good for you. I'm running about 6-7x per week, cycling 5 x a week, no swimming (no access), and no weights.
I also do yoga 1x week for flexibility/toning.
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gfd posted 2 years ago.
I have the same type of situation coming up in April with the Boston Marathon and building for the summer tri season and an attempt at my first IM in September. My initial plan is to follow an IM plan from Friel's book and about 5 weeks out from Boston I am going to focus primarily on the marathon. If I can get in three weeks of 60-70 plus running miles and a two week taper I think I can do alright. I am not going into it looking or a PR, but I don't want to do poorly either. I also want to get back in the pool within a few days of the marathon.
Hopefully if you back off really long rides for a few weeks you won't hurt your running. I wish I could be of more help but this is my first time in this situation. Good luck.
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alowrun posted 2 years ago.
I did tri-training last winter, and into the spring. I just focused on running/resting during the taper, and then after Boston, began ramping the mileage up again.
Boston is a unique animal, respect it, and you'll be back every year!
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gfd posted 2 years ago.
Boston is a unique animal. Nothing beats up my quads like that course and no marathon that I have done has an atmosphere that matches it. I am in for the next two years and plan on doing both of them. Boston is an awesome city, which makes it even more special.
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Tribro26.2 posted 2 years ago.
Yesterday, I did the Harrisburg Marathon (3:22, my first marathon) and I highly recommend cross training. I ran an average of 60 miles a week (6 days of running, Sunday off) but I managed to squeeze in at least one swim and two or three biking sessions a week. But apart from the cross training, be sure to incorportate wieght training twice a week. The stronger you are, the better form and speed you can hold after mile 20--> faster finish.
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gfd posted 2 years ago.
Congratulations on a 3:22 first marathon. I was on the course for quite a bit longer on my first attempt. I am thinking about giving Harrisburg a try next fall. I've heard it is well organized for a small marathon.
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thebeatcatcher posted 2 years ago.
i have not done a marathon yet, but i was researching and came across this plan:
it specifically emphasizes cross-training and less running. it was interesting and i'll probably try it b/c it seems it would fit in a tri program very well.
they have a similar half marathon program that i am definitely going to use before the indy mini in may.
it doesn't mention extensive cross training (like tri, for example) but you might find it helpful, maybe use some of their weeks or something.
Hi All-
To the triathletes here, who also enjoy distance running-
When you are training for a marathon that you really want to do well it, do you cycle and swim also during this training perod?
If so, how much and to what intensity?
I am always concerned that I might do damage to my running my extensive cycling
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