Gap between races?
pkdo75
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Hi,
I'm thinking into next year already and the plan is to build a good base this winter and enter some middle distance races, rather than the Sprints and OD's I'm used to. I'm looking at Bala as well as Alpe D'Huez Triathlons. What I'd like to know is how long is it recommended to rest between races of this length(both 1/2 IM ish). They are only 5-6 weeks apart and I'm not too sure whether that's too close in terms of resting post Bala and Tapering before the Alpe D'Huez Tri.
What's the general consensus?
Cheers,
Paul
I'm thinking into next year already and the plan is to build a good base this winter and enter some middle distance races, rather than the Sprints and OD's I'm used to. I'm looking at Bala as well as Alpe D'Huez Triathlons. What I'd like to know is how long is it recommended to rest between races of this length(both 1/2 IM ish). They are only 5-6 weeks apart and I'm not too sure whether that's too close in terms of resting post Bala and Tapering before the Alpe D'Huez Tri.
What's the general consensus?
Cheers,
Paul
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You could even factor in an OD race between the two to keep the edge in.The downside is,which race is most important to you,and the greater the chance of injury,but you could get injured getting out of bed in the morning.
Having a focus of another race will also stop the 'blues' from getting to you.
Cheers, Paul
You can train for Middle distance races and get good results over shorter distances,but going from Middle to long distance is a quantum leap if your want to race the distance rather than complete the distance.
My simple rule of thumb,which means me standing in splendid isolation,before getting in my chieftain tank and hitting reverse before I get hit by a torrent of abuse is.
Train to race sprint distance competitevly and you can finish an OD.
Train to race an OD and you can finish a middle distance.
Train to race a Middle Distance and you should be able to struggle across the finish line of an IM.(although I guarantee want state mentally or physically you will be in)
ANd do not forget to take break during gaps.
I raced back to back HIM this year, Beaver one weekend then Weymouth the following weekend and I actually raced better at Weymouth and posted a PB on the run (1:29) finished 18th overall and was only 14 mins behind the winning Pro!!
I have also raced a sprint or Olympic distance Tri on a wednesday and then raced again on the Saturday or Sunday.
Another example is this weekend just gone I raced at Trentham HIM and in 2.5 weeks time Ill be racing at IM UK.