I'm building for two key races next year.
First is April 27, Challenge Taiwan, full distance (Goal is 9:50 or better in high temp, high humidity conditions)
(March 20 Ironman Taiwan 70.3, not "a" race)
Second is Kona
I'm m, 44, 180cm, 75kg, swimming background (52min), ok on the bike (5:00-5:10) and unpredictable on the run (3:35-3:55, open marathon PR is 3:10). My run has improved enormously in training without much to show for it in IM. PR is 9:59 at IM South Africa 2016. Have been finishing 10:02-10:05 consistently since then.
Self-guided, no coach, little athletic experience. Love to train, and can spend 15-23 hours on it. Done this for 6 years. no injuries, still love the process. I can train all-year round. Winter in Taipei do much of my training on wahoo kickr/zwift but can run outside and ride too when I suck it up and deal with the rain.
I've stagnated around the 10 hour mark and need to change things up. I was going to work with a coach who was working for her certification with Brent Sutton but that fell through. I would love to have a coach, but that is an investment that is hard for me to spend right now. The preliminary analysis from the coach was I'm the classic high-volume grey area guy and need more intensity (threshold and above FTP intervals)
Should I continue what I have been doing that has been quite successful, just work on adding in intensity and making the easy days easier?
Should I buy a plan, and if I should, what has worked well for others with my background?
I am thinking of going with the Joel Friel NEW- Ironman Build-Peak-Race Periods 18-20hrs/wk Power plan. (I have a power meter on bike), but I cannot find any reviews or insight on this plan, other than to know Friel is successful coach and authority in our sport.
Thanks for the sharing your thoughts and helping me out!
First is April 27, Challenge Taiwan, full distance (Goal is 9:50 or better in high temp, high humidity conditions)
(March 20 Ironman Taiwan 70.3, not "a" race)
Second is Kona
I'm m, 44, 180cm, 75kg, swimming background (52min), ok on the bike (5:00-5:10) and unpredictable on the run (3:35-3:55, open marathon PR is 3:10). My run has improved enormously in training without much to show for it in IM. PR is 9:59 at IM South Africa 2016. Have been finishing 10:02-10:05 consistently since then.
Self-guided, no coach, little athletic experience. Love to train, and can spend 15-23 hours on it. Done this for 6 years. no injuries, still love the process. I can train all-year round. Winter in Taipei do much of my training on wahoo kickr/zwift but can run outside and ride too when I suck it up and deal with the rain.
I've stagnated around the 10 hour mark and need to change things up. I was going to work with a coach who was working for her certification with Brent Sutton but that fell through. I would love to have a coach, but that is an investment that is hard for me to spend right now. The preliminary analysis from the coach was I'm the classic high-volume grey area guy and need more intensity (threshold and above FTP intervals)
Should I continue what I have been doing that has been quite successful, just work on adding in intensity and making the easy days easier?
Should I buy a plan, and if I should, what has worked well for others with my background?
I am thinking of going with the Joel Friel NEW- Ironman Build-Peak-Race Periods 18-20hrs/wk Power plan. (I have a power meter on bike), but I cannot find any reviews or insight on this plan, other than to know Friel is successful coach and authority in our sport.
Thanks for the sharing your thoughts and helping me out!