How Good Do You Want To Be? What Do You Want to Achieve?

If you’re interested in training smarter, refocusing your mental and physical abilities to improve performance AND want to make the best use of minimal training time, seriously consider getting me to coach you. Contact me and I can help you make it  happen!

HERE ARE SOME TOPICS, POSSIBLE CONCERNS, AND SOLUTIONS……

Goal Setting -How far off are your major or “A” races?; what are the distances”; what’s your present level of fitness?; do you have performance or outcome goals ??? Review of potential races, realistically prioritize them, and make smart race selections for the 2010-11 Season.

Swimming - Is swimming a “limiter” in your performance?; is it stroke mechanics, breathing, and/or body positioning that needs work?Focus pool swims on technique and economy of effort, maintain pace activities; do open water swims for endurance, sighting, and confidence; have a video analysis.

Cycling - Is cycling a “limiter” in your performance?; is it more saddle time or specific intensities?; do you need a bike fit or upgraded components? Do CompuTrainer training for race simulations, pursue power output training,  work on pedal stroke enhancement, get a position evaluation; also recommended are spin classes, time trials, organized rides; get a video analysis.

Running - Is running a “limiter” in your performance?; will track WKOs, plyometrics and/or drills improve your running form, speed and endurance? Do varying track workouts for technique, leg turnover, stride, and pace experience; do on and off-road 5K and 10K runs; have a video analysis.  

Strength/Flexibility -Will strength training enhance sport performance?; is a strength-oriented plan warranted AND will it be followed?; is a periodized plan best ? Have strength and endurance capabilities & needs evaluated; do a functional movement screening; get an individualized training program.

Nutrition - Is a nutritional plan needed for initial and ongoing exercise and recovery? ; is a personalized training/race nutrition/hydration plan based on Season Periodization needed?  POCs/professionals are recommended; reference material/specific guidance is provided, and discussions on weight gain, stabilization, or loss should be onging; eating habits need to be scrutinized.

Injury & Medical Treatment - Are there short or long-term injuries that need specific identification and recuperative attention?; are medical impediments to training ruled out or traced to cause and correction?  POC/professionals are recommendations; reference material/readings provided. discussions on identifying problems and consideration of alternative training courses as needed.  

Psychology - Can quizzes, surveys, etc. for better attitude and performance surface and identify mental abilities that are both strong and positive and those needing development or redirection? Accomplish individual profiling, evaluation, and actions to improve or maintain mental focus and strengths.  

Supplemental Activities - Is viewing activities that enhance sport performance needed?; will it raise awareness of, and encourage activities in, additional training outside the three primary multisport disciplines? View VHS tapes and DVDs on Pilates, Yoga, Fit Balls and regularly attend classes.  

Physiology & Specificity - Can testing identify those physical portions of performance that enhance AND detract from training progress and race performance?; is/are they genetic or training methodology specific? Discuss performance factors needing emphasize; testing and profiling general physical capabilities and specific strengths and limiters can be identified.

Training Plan - What are the specific individual nuances of time availability and performance goals?; how can a schedule be best developed using Periodization to maximize training quality and race effort?Initially plan a personalized training schedule encompassing all the above, with continuous validation and as-needed adjustments done.

Miscellaneous - How can we best mesh my expertise and experience and your abilities and desires to achieve mutually acceptable outcomes?Coaching emphasis, detail and direction are based on the needs and desires of the particular athlete; unforeseen obstacles and unique scenarios arise and are addressed individually.

So it’s up to you — do you have questions or need help in pursuring and achieving your training and racing goals? If you email me at rbyard@satx.rr.com and let’s see what we can do together. Your move….

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