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Big Shoes to Fill
I love this picture as a reminder that kids respond to our actions more than our words. The great thing about having kids is they give us a direct reflection on who we are and the message we put out. My caption to this picture is “Them are big shoes to fill.”
Hopefully, by now everyone has had a chance to get their bikes out on the road. If not, why not? And shame on you. I’ve had the opportunity to get 2 back to back weeks of 100 miles in. While I’ve definitely enjoyed it, I’m feeling the fatigue. Thank goodness for recovery weeks. As the coach, I use this time of year to reevaluate everyone’s annual training plan(ATP) and make adjustments based upon planned vs actual hours. This is one of the great things about having a real coach to review your progress. As a general note, training is a relative thing. We all want more hours to train, but it isn’t always practical. So, the key is to make the most of what we have. Have a purpose for every workout. Read More→
Disney, Goofy and Marathon Strategy
Posted by: | Comments2010 started out with Coach Lori and myself heading to Disney to run the half and full marathons. Our training had progressed nicely this fall and with the relatively mild winter we’ve had, almost all the long runs have been done outside. Except for the week leading up to the race, the Coach has spent alot of time in the woods preparing with the long runs. After having run the race, I was disappointed not having signed up for the Goofy Challenge (running both the half and full marathons). For $300+ you get both finishers medals and an additional medal for completing the Goofy. They had over 7000 people run both. Amazing! Read More→
Ironman and 2010
Posted by: | CommentsWhat a great way to spend New Years Day; sitting in front of the TV, working on Annual Plans/taxes and watching replays of the past 8 years of Ironman on Universal Sports. It does wonders for the motivation and getting fired up for the upcoming season. Read More→
USAT Coaching Symposium
Posted by: admin | Comments Comments OffAs part of being a certified USA Triathlon and Cycling coach, we are required to attend sessions for continuing education credits to improve our industry knowledge. This is very similar to doctors, realtors….Especially in the field of human fitness it’s hugely important to stay on the leading edge of information and studies. The symposium was 3 days of great presentations and seminars on everything triathlon. This is all great information that we can use in working with our clients and helping them achieve their bests.
Some of the highlights included: Read More→