Reading materials and Boston Bounded

As I am getting ready to go to Boston, I glanced at two postings that I find interesting.

i) What it takes by Alan Couzens.

A good post on different training strategy for different endurance athletes. Obviously a 10 hr PR Ironman will have different training schedule than say a new triathlete. It is easy and the common mentality when it comes to training (even in other areas of life) is to go as hard and as much as we can to get in shape. Unfortunately this leads to injury, burn out and all sort of nasty negative stuff.

To make matter more complicated, we all have different life style and priorities. An athelete with a family and a full time job will have different training schedule than someone with a flexible job and no family.

Another good reminder is that the training schedule is not targets. The body takes time (a lot of time, repeat..a lot of time) to adapt. It bothers me to see some people can train Ironman races in a year (and some even less than that).

ii) Oceanside 70.3 Race Preview by Coach Vance

For those who are doing their first Half Ironman distance, Coach Vance break down what you need to do in terms of preparation, race strategy, nutrition/hydration strategy and everything else.

The post deals specifically for the Oceanside 70.3. But the tips and insights can be apply to all Half Iron distances.

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Booked my car, got my travelling insurance, have the maps print out. All ready to go. I will also bring my runners. =D Shall see all of you when I come back..

I hope Rae is right in the previous post. I do need some spring weather. I miss going out for a ride... :) take it easy everyone.