I'm training for Ironman Florida in November and started my training plan back in March with my coach and the team. Cycling is my weakest of the three disciplines by far. I average about 15 miles an hour and my longest ride is 70 miles. Over the last few months, I have had major issues with PF and it has taken a huge hit to my race pace (from a 13:30 min mile to 16). I'm also losing weight finally, from 196 to 182 and I'm 5'3.
My question is do I continue to struggle through training and take a chance that I make the cut offs at Ironman or do I defer to get stronger and faster for next year? I do have a great coach that I could confide in with this and she has brought me so far as a triathlete. But I'm honestly putting off asking her because I'm more worried about letting her down.
Anyone been in this situation?
My question is do I continue to struggle through training and take a chance that I make the cut offs at Ironman or do I defer to get stronger and faster for next year? I do have a great coach that I could confide in with this and she has brought me so far as a triathlete. But I'm honestly putting off asking her because I'm more worried about letting her down.
Anyone been in this situation?