Hi all,
I am working on my Annual Training Plan and am basing it on the linear periodization principles described in Joe Friel's Triathlon Training Bible. I'm registered for IMLP 2018 and would like to do a HIM prior to the full. I'm debating doing the classic Syracuse 70.3 / IMLP one-two punch, but am not totally clear on how to plan my Annual Training Plan for these two races, given that IMLP is five weeks after Syracuse. Should I do a full taper for Syracuse or a mini-taper? And following Syracuse, should I launch immediately back into Build 2 and Peak, or is there a better strategy?
I kind of feel that an earlier-season race (i.e., St. George 70.3) would make more sense, since I could designate them both as A-priority races and do a full-taper and transition, but my understanding is that Syracuse 70.3 / IMLP is a classic, so there must be a reason for it.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
I am working on my Annual Training Plan and am basing it on the linear periodization principles described in Joe Friel's Triathlon Training Bible. I'm registered for IMLP 2018 and would like to do a HIM prior to the full. I'm debating doing the classic Syracuse 70.3 / IMLP one-two punch, but am not totally clear on how to plan my Annual Training Plan for these two races, given that IMLP is five weeks after Syracuse. Should I do a full taper for Syracuse or a mini-taper? And following Syracuse, should I launch immediately back into Build 2 and Peak, or is there a better strategy?
I kind of feel that an earlier-season race (i.e., St. George 70.3) would make more sense, since I could designate them both as A-priority races and do a full-taper and transition, but my understanding is that Syracuse 70.3 / IMLP is a classic, so there must be a reason for it.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.