[ksurp]

<p>Because I had such a blast at last year's Black Fly Int'l tri I decided to sign up for their Lord of the Flies option this year. That means I'll have 3 races in 3 days which will be completely new challenge for me.</p>
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<p>Fri July 8th   7:00pm:  4 mile bike time trial race  (I've never done a stand alone bike race and I'm nervous about this.Course includes about a 1.0-1.5 mile hill climb. I have ridden this course before)</p>
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<p>Sat July 9th  7:30am:  .25swim/21mile bike/5 mile run  (did this race last year and it was awesome)</p>
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<p>Sun July 10th 7:30am  .25swim/15 mile bike/3 mile run </p>
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<p>How should I approach this? </p>
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<p>Right now I'm strength training 3x week, biking 3x week, running 3x week. I'll add in swimming in early March once my kids are done with winter sports.</p>
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<p>Other races on my schedule:</p>
<p>Early June: Mooseman Int'l tri</p>
<p>Later June: sprint Tri</p>
<p>Considering Big Lake HM in early May</p>
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<p>Thanks!</p>
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[niemsco]

<p>I wouldn't do anything out of the ordinary.   I would focus on the key race on the 9th as the race to train around.  For the 4 mile TT, you should be able to do this very hard and be fine for the 9th.  Rest up a lot after the TT (stay off feet), go for it on the 9th, rest up again, and whatever you have in the tank go for it again on the 10th.  Massages in between could help.  Use the longest race as the one you build towards so you get the right volume in, instead of thinking of 3 races.  That's what I'd do</p>

 

[juliemboyle]

<p>I agree with Scott.  Big Lake is great training for Moosey.....just sayin'.............I always do Big Lake, have a big run focus Jan-Apr, then start adding on to the biking mid April when I start to go outside.  In fact, you'll be so set from BL and Moosey you will just need to maintain between Moosey and Black Fly.</p>
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<p>Endorfun took Big Lake back over again this year.  It's the 10 year celebration and they have all kinds of fun stuff planned.  This is BY FAR the best HM in New England.  Would just be nice if no down pours this year so I can enjoy the post race fun!</p>

 

[Zdoc]

<p>I have done the Lord of the Flies the past 2 years.</p>
<p>The bike TT is great.  The hardest part was starting from the TT ramp (like the real cyclists do). Take a good cool-down afterwards, maybe some foam rolling, and eat a good dinner to be ready for Saturday.</p>
<p>You did the International course last year, so you know about the LONG hill back.  Sunday's race is just a shorter version of that.</p>
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<p>I'd still do all of your planned races.  Make sure you have a good base (which it sounds like you will have with your scheduled races), so you can race strong and have fun each day.  Ride some long steady hills in training.</p>
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<p>Get off of your feet after Saturday's race, but don't forget to enjoy all that the area has to offer.  We took a paddle boat ride, and rode the chairlift each day.  We skipped the ice skating and golf.  Remember to use the beer coupon, too.  It'll help to relax.</p>
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<p>The Lord of the Flies competition was special, since you are placed with fellow racers on the racks.  You get to know new people.  Bonds form.  The excitement of 3 races in 3 days will carry your energy through all of the races. Remember, it's a unique experience.  One that is really fun, too.  None of the races is so long or so tough that you'll crash, so don't even have a concern about that.  You will, however, be tired on Sunday.</p>
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<p>Good luck !</p>

 

[donskiman]

<p>Being strong on the bike and run would seem to be keys. I would train so I was pushing myself hard in training on tired legs. Then a proper taper should leave the legs feeling decently fresh after each of your races.</p>
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<p>Sounds like fun!</p>

 

[MBannon]

<p>I would start the brick workouts in May or so, that way by July they'll be no big deal.  Practice 2 or 3 times for the time trial - either on the actual course or something similar to it.  Pacing is key for time trials and it takes some practice to get it right.  Should feel easy for the first couple/few minutes and quickly devolve into horrendous pain from there.  Your legs should be rubber at the end.  Don't worry, though, as long as your training is solid, you should recover enough by the next day to have a good race.</p>
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<p>Sounds like a darn fun weekend to me!!!</p>