I’m setting up a three-part triathlon”ish” workout on April 3rd at Boerne Lake to 1) get in some long distance training and have some company, and 2) an opportunity to see where you you’re at in your training and 3) what needs more, specific focus as you prepare for 2010 raceing.
I’ll be giving an orientation to the unique Ironman and 70.3 coaching opportunities I’ll offer in 2010 at three locations on different dates in March. There is no cost and each interactive discussion will last about 1-2 hours – attending one of them will be one of the best decisions you’ll make in reaching your IM and 70.3 “A” race competitive goals in the 2010.
I’ve shifted my coaching focus to maximizing the benefits of “post-pre season” activities. The four-month period from December 2009 to the end of March 2010will be used to “bridge” the 2008 and 2009 Seasons.
If you’re interested in gaining a huge advantage over next Season’s competitors, making the best use of minimal training time, and recharging your mental and physical capabilities, seriously consider getting me to coach you. Contact me and I can help you make it happen!
“Off Season” topics and focus will AT LEAST address:
Goal Setting - Review of available races, realistic categorizing, and smart race selections for the 2007 Season. How far off are your “A” races; what are the distances”; do you have performance or outcome goals ???
Swimming - Focusing in pool swims for technique, keeping efficiency, maintaining pace activities; open water swims for endurance, sighting, and confidence; video analysis. Is swimming a “limiter” in your performance; is it stroke mechanics, breathing, and/or body positioning?
Cycling - Doing CompuTrainer training for race simulations, power output training, pedal stroke enhancement, and position evaluation; also recommended are spin classes, time trials, organized rides; video analysis. Is cycling a “limiter” in your performance; do you need a bike fit or upgraded components?
Running - Varying track workouts for technique, leg turnover, stride, and pace experience; on and off-road 5K and 10K runs; video analysis. Is running a “limiter” in your performance; will track WKOs, plyometrics and/or drills improve your running form, speed and endurance?
Supplemental Activities - View VHS tapes and DVDs on Pilates, Yoga, Fit Balls and regularly attend classes. 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?
Strength/Flexibility - Strength and endurance capabilities & needs evaluated; individualized training program designed. Will strength training enhance sport performance; is a strength-oriented plan warranted AND will it be followed; is a periodized plan best?
Nutrition - POCs are recommended, reference material provided, and ongoing discussions on weight gain, stabilization, or loss; eating habits scrutinized; Is a nutritional plan needed for initial and ongoing exercise and recovery; does a personalized training/race nutrition and hydration plan based on Season Periodization need to be developed?
Injury & Medical Treatment - POC recommendations, reference material. and counseling on identifying problems; considering alternative training courses of action. 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?
Psychology - Accomplish individual profiling, evaluation, and actions to improve or maintain mental focus and strengths. 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?
Physiology & Specificity - Discuss performance factors needing emphasize; testing and profiling general physical capabilities and specific strengths and limiters. 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?
Training Plan - Initially plan a personalized training schedule encompassing all the above, with continuous validation and as-needed adjustments done. What are the specific individual nuances of time availability and performance goals; how can a schedule be best developed using Periodization to maximize training and race effort?
Miscellaneous - Coaching emphasis, detail and direction are based on the needs and desires of the athlete; unforeseen obstacles and unique scenarios will arise and be addressed individually. How can we best mesh my expertise and experience and your abilities and desires to achieve mutually acceptable outcomes?
So it’s up to you — do you have questions or need help in pursuring and achieving your 2010 training and racing goals? If you email me at rbyard@satx.rr.com and let’s see what we can do together. Your move….
I don't try to dazzle clients with quantity. My primary goal is a comprehensive, yet easy-to-understand, individualized client focus. I can't do everything perfect, but I do most things very well. The unspoken goal is to have the overall quality of my coaching success distract a client's attention from any minor shortfalls. That's the plan.
Ask Bob!