Biggest IM Training week when?

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What is the consenus on when to put your biggest (most hours) week? My current plan shows it 2 weeks before the race. Is that the norm?? I would have thought about 4 weeks before the race.

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7-11 weeks pre-race for most. 2 weeks pre-race is far too close for the biggest week. See “Going Long” Friel/Byrn for some more ideas.

Hope this helps,

g

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Thanks Gordo,

I was just at your sight and looking at your taper tips, The plan I was referring to was Gale’s 13 weeks for a beginner. My guess is that she plans on building the endurance until the last couple of weeks. I will shoot for the 7-11 range.