OK -- I need a

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OK -- I need a schedule. I need someone to make me a running schedule that will get me prepared for the half marathon. I need someone to make me a schedule and then check in with me about how I'm doing. In short, I guess I need a coach!

I did so well this summer with my triathlon training. Now I've fallen off the horse again. At most, I've run 2-3 times per week in 3-4 mile chunks since Labor Day. It seems that I really benefit from having a plan laid out for me. If I've laid out the plan myself, I always find a way to change things around or talk myself out of it.

I've started thinking about investing in a local or online coaching service, since I'm pretty serious about wanting to do the Lone Star Half Ironman on April 1 but have some doubts as to whether I can get there on my own.

Part of the problem, of course, is my crazy life schedule. Most of the half ironman training programs out there are 6-7 days per week. I am really hoping to come up with a 5 days/week schedule that would be manageable for me and would also prevent burnout, which I'm susceptible too. From now through January, I need a schedule that concentrates mainly on building my running mileage while maintaining my current swim and bike fitness. After the half marathon, I need a schedule that will build my biking fitness, build a little more running, and maintain my swimming.

Suggestions, anyone?

8 Comments

Jon said:

As far as a tri goes, you can always check out danalyons.com. That is who Kim Hager is coached by.

Me said:

Heh -- danalyons.com is a musician! I was looking around his site going "I don't see anything about triathlons..." After a Google search, I found coachlyons.com. :)

Crosstrain said:

Until you have a schedule and a coach...you can start by running the Kemah Bridge, 2 loops, 6:30 pm Thursday nights. I'll run whatever pace you want.

Crosstrain said:

Until you have a schedule and a coach...you can start by running the Kemah Bridge, 2 loops, 6:30 pm Thursday night. I'll be there and can run whatever pace you want.

Crosstrain said:

If you come, leave the glow skull at home, thanks.

Becca said:

I need a schedule too.. just on a whole different level. I signed up for a 5 k at the end of October and I need to start running again so I can actually MAKE 5k.. no motivation to exercise since before the mission unfortunately.

justjunebug said:

i wish you lived closer in! i would get you out there on a regular schedule!!!

Jill said:

I am going to look into seeing what Tri On The Run and Trivantage have to offer. I am pretty sure they will both have tri training for the half. How about Webster Bicycle? Do they have a training program - or could they recommend one?

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