Time inbetween IM races

[Eric Blakie]

Bella I seem to remember that you often have a short time between long distance races and have still won them quote'I know my body' !

I've done 5 IM's this year(don't ask why --its complicated!) but next year am doing Lanzarote with various family members--2 sons,brother and brother in law--a bit special and a 'social' IM!.I've done it before and go to CLS every year BUT am thinking of my 'A' race being IM Japan three weeks later which I also know very well.I'm a bit on the 'old' side at 56  but have done 20 IM races.Any advice you can give me on how to approach Lanzarote then get recovered for Japan--most coaches think I'm daft !

Thanks for any comments

Eric Blakie

[BellaBayliss]

Hi Eric

ThankYou for your message!

It is definately possible to back up Ironman races if you are fit and you are mentally up for it!

After Ironman Lanzarote you must'nt stop!  I mean, you dont have to go out and train like you were going into Lanzarote, I mean, just tick over in swim bike and run the day after the race.  Keep doing that till Ironman Japan.  If you stop your body will seeze up!

All  the best and see you at Lanzarote!
Bella

[Eric Blakie]

Thanks Bella--thanks ---makes sense !!kind of been my philosophy since I reached 40 !!!yes see you there.

All the very best for your races

Eric