I’m thinking about doing Ironman California (half IM, April 3rd) and Californiaman (Full IM, May 22nd). Are these races too close to each other. I’ve only done two races to date, 2 sprints. My times were 1:01:30 (400m, 9mile, 3 mile) and 1:09:10 (1k, 15k, 5k). Im doing an olympic distance in a week, another sprint in October, then a half IM in early November. Any suggestions? Thanks.
I dont think the races are too close at all. I suppose it depends on how quickly you recover - but for me, that is nearly a perfect space between races. I wouldn’t expect peak performance for the 1/2. But if you take it easy - and consider it a practice run for the full, you should be fine.
One possible drawback: Racing the 1/2 could throw your training schedule off a bit. Meaning you might miss a long ride or run. But if the days following the 1/2 coincide with your scheduled recovery week you should be good to go.
FEEP26 - thanks for asking this question, I’ve been contemplating the same question about the same races?! Small world I suppose. Let me know if you’re in the Bay Area, maybe we can train together this winter/spring.
I’d agree–ask yourself does it screw up your long ride/long run schedule? I’m entered in CaliMan and will skip Half Cal and probably instead do World’s Toughest. Better timing IMO and a lot more like the CaliMan course.