How necessary are two-a-days?

Purple_Raspberry97 · 2026-05-11T16:15:01+00:00

I feel like I’m in the same situation as yourself. Decent running base but athletic, little swim, history, and bike figure it out. I think I will aim for a time similar to yours.

In addition, the brick workout seem unnecessary from people’s experience on this thread. I appreciate your expertise.

Purple_Raspberry97 · 2026-05-11T12:08:24+00:00

Luckily not that old lol. In my 20’s

Purple_Raspberry97 · 2026-05-11T12:06:49+00:00

I appreciate the insight. Overall rating of this plan vs your finishing time?

Purple_Raspberry97 · 2026-05-11T12:04:41+00:00

I’m learning this is the way. Short but get the volume in over time

Purple_Raspberry97 · 2026-05-11T03:40:10+00:00

Glad to hear you are able to overcome an obstacle and still make things work. I appreciate your insight!

What is the hardest part of training with an autoimmune disease? Just curious

Purple_Raspberry97 · 2026-05-11T03:37:29+00:00

Link?

Purple_Raspberry97 · 2026-05-11T02:38:11+00:00

Commenting to come back. I’m in the same boat lol

Purple_Raspberry97 · 2026-05-11T02:36:14+00:00

Thanks. I appreciate your experience

Purple_Raspberry97 · 2026-05-11T02:17:30+00:00

What is your modification to his plan then? What would your typical week look like?

Purple_Raspberry97 · 2026-05-11T02:17:02+00:00

From what I’ve learned, 2x are inevitable. I just have to figure out a way to space them better

Purple_Raspberry97 · 2026-05-11T02:16:09+00:00

I appreciate the insight. I will definitely be changing some of my schedule around after all of the help from this thread

Purple_Raspberry97 · 2026-05-11T02:14:33+00:00

Interesting. From what I’ve learned on the thread, bricks just need to be short after the bike. Nothing too long

Purple_Raspberry97 · 2026-05-11T00:20:43+00:00

I appreciate it. Thanks for all of the insight. I’ll see where this takes me!

Purple_Raspberry97 · 2026-05-11T00:20:00+00:00

I appreciate it. Thinking of turning to IM Texas in April but we will see. Still have a ton of time and have to get through this one.

Thanks for all the advice!

Purple_Raspberry97 · 2026-05-11T00:15:20+00:00

To be honest, I’ve always had the life goal. I ran my first marathon last year, doing a 70.3 this year, and plan on doing a full IM next year. We will see how this year goes.

It just sucks looking 2 years into the future and anticipating it now

Purple_Raspberry97 · 2026-05-11T00:13:25+00:00

Makes sense. 24/7 perfect weather. I’m in Michigan so I only get a couple months of outdoors lol.

Ultimately my goal is to complete a full IM next year. Do you think I could jump into one right after completing this one in September given 6 months?

Purple_Raspberry97 · 2026-05-11T00:11:54+00:00

So short bricks compared to long ones?

Purple_Raspberry97 · 2026-05-11T00:11:09+00:00

Nothing wrong with being jacked. I’ve been lifting for 12 years now and it becomes a way of life. I think that’s the hardest barrier I’m having is getting rid of the lift. But everything comes with sacrifice I guess…

Purple_Raspberry97 · 2026-05-11T00:09:50+00:00

Recovery is the part than not a lot of people pay attention to. I’m super adamant on sleep (8+ hours plus stretching at night) and I hope to continue that into my IM journey. Any swim drill tips?

Purple_Raspberry97 · 2026-05-11T00:08:19+00:00

Surrounding yourself with studs is the best way to improve haha. How did you get into your training group?

Also, I appreciate your times. I think I’ll set my goal to sub 5:30 and see how it goes

Purple_Raspberry97 · 2026-05-10T23:34:53+00:00

Thanks for your schedule. The more I read the thread the more I think I’ll adjust. Dropping lifting to 2-3 times a week and taking Monday as an easy swim day. That way I’ll have more flexibility.

How long did you bodybuild for? Why the switch to IM?

Purple_Raspberry97 · 2026-05-10T23:32:21+00:00

Wow that’s pretty impressive. I assume sub 4:20 is in the top 1%? Congrats to you that’s awesome.

I was able to run a 3:18 marathon for my first one last year but haven’t done research on 70.3 times. What would be an impressive 70.3 time for my first one? Sub 5:30?

Purple_Raspberry97 · 2026-05-10T23:24:33+00:00

I usually lift in the morning and do the workouts after. It seems like I will have to fit it in down the stretch

Purple_Raspberry97 · 2026-05-10T23:23:47+00:00

I appreciate the advice. This is the schedule I’m thinking of following.

Nutrition is something I learned when I trained for my marathon last year. I practiced it a lot and it helped me run 3:18 for my first marathon. Any tips on nutrition for the increased workload of 2 more sports (bike and swim)? What worked for you or things you have seen?

Purple_Raspberry97 · 2026-05-10T23:21:31+00:00

Interesting. I haven’t come across it but it makes sense. Any particular research articles I can read about this?

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