Speed work sessions

[GillianS]

I have a quick question re Ironman speed sessions.

As you get closer to the race do you do more speed sessions? I have read loads of your previous blogs about the track sessions you do all season long but was wondering about specific speed work related to IM.


I have been following my plan no problems but am concerned that as the race draws closer that there will be not enough speed work. I can plonk along all well and good for my three hour runs but clearly one can not run three hour runs forever.

After this race I am seriously thinking about getting a TTB coach. I am investigating the pound situation @ present. Anyone want to coach a fit english lass to her next IM?

GS x

[roddy]

I think doc will tell you too much speed work will kill aerobic fonction. Hill work will be better.
RD

[Matthieu O’Halloran - "M@"]

Hey Gillan, for Ironman training, speed work is one of those things where a little bit is good but more is not necessarily better. But rather to sprinkle it in your preparation, to “jolt” you’re run legs to slowly and surely lift your long run pace.

The meat of our track sessions can be described as “aerobic control” where we run long at slightly above our goal race pace. As the track is a great tool to pace ourselves precisely and has a consistent, stable and safe surface!

Sorry if its a little vague but you know 

[doc]

nothing vague in what matts saying
no
we dont increase pace on speed sessions
the last track set befor race is slower same for itu stuff

[Keith Watson]

Hi Gillian,

Shoot me an email to coaching@teamtbb.com and we can discuss your specific needs and situation to line you up with a coach that can handle coaching a fit english lass to her next IM. 

Cheers, Keith

[DamienC]

Matt, I don't think you could've been more precise if you'd given out splits.   

As the saying goes, "Hurry slowly".

[GillianS]

Thanks people ... have emailed Keith will have a chat and see what happens next.

Anyone who gets coached now by a tbb coach , wanna drop me a line and tell me about your experience I would really appreciate it

gillian_stafford@yahoo.com

GSx

[TriTracey]

Hi Gillian - have sent you a message, but in summary, making the decision to be coached by Rebecca P was the best decision I have made in a long time

[doc]

and gillian , that is so right .

had rebecca not been in the team as an athlete ,
i trust her abilities so much , that i would have been very comfortable with her being my assistant womens coach .
but you cant coach friends or people you used to race .
that is why now she has retired , we are supa happy she has decided to stay on as an online coach .
i have full confidence , that she really understands the physical demands but also the emotional ones have , while they try and juggle  lifes daily obsticles .

[TriTracey]

Doc - couldn't have put it better myself re physical and mental approach!

[GillianS]

Thanks so much guys.... got ur email Tracey thankyou. I am filling in Keith's questionnaire tonight. GSx

[Beck]

Thanks for the kind words 

[Sugar]

testimonial:
becky may has been amazing! so much patience and experience.
couldn't ask for any better...you'll be very pleased having becky may coach you.

[roddy]

Doc, what is the speed range do you use in training for your athletes (ITU racers and IM)
Is there any reason to run too slow in training for ITU racers? except for recovery? You have no cardiovacular gain to run below 50/60 BPM, but I we speak about biomechanic and nervous system? Is it detrimental for both if you run too often too slow, or too long?
thanks

[doc]

hi,
its easy sprint triathlon or olympic distance is an aerobic event ,
i dont think its  a sprint at all