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CoachAJ replied to the topic Master Swim Program Present Swim Video Analysis in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 3 months ago
HIP participants,
Did anyone participate this time around? I have read a few of my athlete’s write ups and comparison from last time and all I can say is WOW! Master’s has outdone themselves again! Hope anyone who made the effort to participate found it as productive!
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Master Swim Program Present Swim Video Analysis in the forum Ironman Program (IMP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 3 months ago
Did anyone participate this time around? I have read a few of my athlete’s write ups and comparison from last time and all I can say is WOW! Master’s has outdone themselves again! Hope anyone who made the effort to participate found it as productive!
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CoachAJ replied to the topic WaveOne Open Water Swim – 4th July in the forum Olympic Distance Program (ODP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 3 months ago
Awesome opportunity! NOW is the time to gain more open water swim practice (unless you have been doing so all along this season). You don’t want DITR to be your first time stepping in the open water. Plus what better way to celebrate July 4th than with a tri brunch!
Thank you for sharing Jorge!
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Term "LT" in the forum Olympic Distance Program (ODP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 3 months ago
Never a bad question! In fact, glad you are thinking through your pacing strategy enough to ask this question!
Yes, your LT would be 168. So the hope of this workout was to practice pacing near your threshold. Can you maintain it? Do you need to build up to it? Can you still push hard (zone 5) for the sprint to the finish? Do you start…[Read more]
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Podiatrist recommendations please! in the forum General Discussions 5 years, 3 months ago
Have you seen a good sports minded PT? Often they are just as good, if not better, at diagnosing and treating foot issues than a podiatrist. As a coach, I find that most of my athletes that go to a podiatrist end up in orthotics that are not really needed (and actually cause other injuries, imbalances or compensations). If you want some re…[Read more]
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CoachAJ started the topic Goal Race Preparation in the forum Olympic Distance Program (ODP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 3 months ago
Good afternoon ODPers,
Since DITR is right around the corner, it’s a good time to talk through some race preparation strategies.
First off, you are in your ‘race specific’ period/cycle of training.
What does this mean? This is the time when you are fulfilling workouts at the approximate speed that you want to race. You have put in the time b…[Read more]
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CoachAJ started the topic Mid Season Check In in the forum Ironman Program (IMP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 3 months ago
Hello IMPers,
The forum has been quietly lately. Not unusual with IM training 😉 However I just wanted to get a feel for how everyone is feeling and how training is progressing. So how is everyone feeling? Have you been able to hit all of your training? Are you staying on top of your glut & core strength training (at minimum)? Have you bee…[Read more]
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Diamond in the Rough in the forum Olympic Distance Program (ODP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 3 months ago
TEAMWORK! 🙂
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Goal Race: Eagleman in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 3 months ago
Thank you Jorge for all of the feedback! Pleased to hear that everyone’s feedback has helped shape your training. You still have time to get working on your race nutrition! It’s absolutely vital for HIM racing.
Speaking of your race, Ohio 70.3, I saw pictures of the race site from the flooding and it is really sad (and surprising). Ho…[Read more]
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Master Swim Program Present Swim Video Analysis in the forum Olympic Distance Program (ODP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 3 months ago
Hi ODPers,
We’ve got 4 spots left as of this morning, so going to bump this one more time. In terms of the benefits of the swim video analysis, outlining a few here:
- Just because you’re swimming doesn’t mean you’ll get faster. With water being 8x denser than air, swimming well is of critical importance (for speed and injury prevention).…
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Master Swim Program Present Swim Video Analysis in the forum Ironman Program (IMP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 3 months ago
Echoing Jason’s arguments here. Everyone always talks about wanting to get faster in the pool (or open water). Well, here is your (almost) free gift! 🙂
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Master Swim Program Present Swim Video Analysis in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 3 months ago
Everyone always talks about wanting to get faster in the pool (or open water). Well, here is your (almost) free gift! Echoing Jason’s arguments here 🙂
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Master Swim Program Present Swim Video Analysis in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 3 months ago
HIPpers,
Only a few spots remaining. So sign up asap. And here is why you should sign up 🙂
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Master Swim Program Present Swim Video Analysis in the forum Olympic Distance Program (ODP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 3 months ago
Only a few spots remaining. So sign up asap. And here is why you should sign up 🙂
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Goal Race: Eagleman in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 3 months ago
Fantastic feedback Liz! Your race recap tells me that you were dialed in to the components of the half Ironman distance that can make or break your race…nutrition and pacing. You can have all of the fitness in the world. However if you don’t get these two variables nailed down, it doesn’t matter particularly when crazy other variables (l…[Read more]
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Goal Race: Eagleman in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 3 months ago
While perhaps this race recap looks intimidating to many of you, I encourage you read it! There is a lot of gems in here and this is the type of race recap that tells me that Bill trained and raced as optimally as he could have. Lots of great lessons learned here!
I won’t repeat the golden nuggets in here. However one thing I do want to le…[Read more]
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CoachAJ started the topic Two Women's Gently Used Wetsuits For Sale in the forum For Sale 5 years, 4 months ago
Wetsuit #1: Used women’s full-sleeved Extra Small Orca S3 wetsuit, extremely good condition, used a few times but clean with no rips or tears. Price $60.
Sizing guide for XS: Bust 31-33 in, Height 4’9″-5’3″, Weight 101-116 lbs, extra small to small body type.
More info from their website:
The Orca S3 has quickly established itself as the…[Read more]
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Tune up Race: Eagleman in the forum Ironman Program (IMP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 4 months ago
Congratulations to everyone who took on Eagleman yesterday as a tune up race! What a ride! Obviously the swim being cancelled is disappointing. However hopefully everyone was prepared enough to quickly resort to plan B (another benefit of the race plan). We know this can always be the case with IM so being able to respond is half of the ba…[Read more]
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Goal Race: Eagleman in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 4 months ago
Congratulations to everyone who took on Eagleman yesterday! What a ride! Obviously the swim being cancelled is disappointing. However hopefully everyone was prepared enough to quickly resort to plan B (another benefit of the race plan).
Given the race conditions, how did everyone’s race go? Did you feel prepared? What went well? What didn’…[Read more]
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Goal Race: Eagleman in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 4 months ago
Great feedback Joseph! Very helpful and timely.
And just to clarify, it’s wetsuit optional (not swimsuit optional). Just want to make sure there are not wrong expectations 😉
Race your race! Good luck!
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