tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010562925876755413.post2445368762015157048..comments2023-10-21T04:08:04.425-04:00Comments on Running on carbs: Qu'est ce que c'est 'easy'?Celinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14928683745163070763noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010562925876755413.post-16949938313246931382012-04-30T13:15:56.711-04:002012-04-30T13:15:56.711-04:00The philosophy for easy weeks when tri training is...The philosophy for easy weeks when tri training is basically the same as easy weeks as for running: do a similar number of workouts/days but bring the intensity and duration way down.<br /><br />Swimming fewer days is probably okay, but consider whether you want to give yourself an excuse to swim 50-70% of your usual distance *and* do something like do drills or practice flip turns or learn a new stroke. You know, something fun/challenging but not terribly energetic.<br /><br />Just be careful cutting too far back on your cycling. You want to give your legs enough of a rest that they have a chance to build back up their glycogen and mend, but you still need to stress them a bit to keep them ready for your next "normal" week. So maybe go for a half-hour easy spin or choose a (shorter) long weekend route that doesn't include any big hills and that you take slowly. But still get some time in the saddle.<br /><br />Plus ça change...Jeffhttp://www.jeffmatherphotography.com/dispatches/noreply@blogger.com