Have a BHAG to hopefully do UM Aus in 2017 ( as I live in Sthn hemisphere). Next year have some other plans ( with that goal in mind) and my qualifying race; have done 7 IMs ( range of 11.26-12.30- helps to eat more than 4 gels+ a few cups of coke in an IM lol -) , many multi day tri camps with cycling focus so I know I can back things up day to day and also qualifying time not an issue.
Run is my strength, bike is OK and improved a lot after a winter on trainer road. Im swim times ~ 1.10-1.12
I work a 32 hr week, no kids, 1 dog. Age 41, 161cm and 57 kg :-) If that helps.
Main q's I have are:-
- What does the training look like compared to IM training ? For an IM I'd do 18-20 hr weeks , not sure I could squeeze out much more volume.
- Should I start building my swim endurance now ( UM Aus is in ~ 18 months )??
- For those who have done any UM race, did you stack back to back big bike rides?
- Any good blogs to read of participants where I may get some advice and ideas.
Thanks in advance STers.
Run is my strength, bike is OK and improved a lot after a winter on trainer road. Im swim times ~ 1.10-1.12
I work a 32 hr week, no kids, 1 dog. Age 41, 161cm and 57 kg :-) If that helps.
Main q's I have are:-
- What does the training look like compared to IM training ? For an IM I'd do 18-20 hr weeks , not sure I could squeeze out much more volume.
- Should I start building my swim endurance now ( UM Aus is in ~ 18 months )??
- For those who have done any UM race, did you stack back to back big bike rides?
- Any good blogs to read of participants where I may get some advice and ideas.
Thanks in advance STers.
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velolassie: Nov 21, 15 19:36