Plymouth Colony. 1. the colony established in SE Massachusetts by the Pilgrims in 1620. He now lives in the shadow of Lincoln Cathedral, not far from the villages where the leaders of the Plymouth Colony were born. Plymouth Colony in 1626 passed an ordinance prohibiting the cutting of timber from the Colony lands without official consent.
There is no steadfast rule for how long a taper should be. Three weeks has become the âgold standardâ for races like Ironman or marathons. However, for some athletes, this taper may be too long, and a 1 or 2 week taper might work more effectively. In part this is dependent upon the athleteâs experience, and in part it is dependent upon the athleteâs goals.
An athlete will be preparing for an average of seven months in order to race and have a chance at qualifying for the Ironman World championship. The typical training distances per week for an in-training Ironman athlete are as follows: seven miles swimming, 200 miles of cycling and 30 miles or running.