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CoachAJ started the topic Swim Stroke Clinic for Triathletes – Sat April 6 in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 6 months ago
Wave One is offering a stroke clinic for triathletes. It’s last minute but another option for you.
Tysons YWCA Pool – Saturday April 6 at 11AM-1PM.
DC Tri Club training program members receive a 20% discount – discount code dctrainingTo register use link: https://waveoneopenwater.redpodium.com/swimming-transformation-clinics-2019
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Peasantman Training Plan Adaptations in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 6 months ago
Perfect! I made the adjustments in your schedule to confirm this was a smart, healthy way to adjust. For anyone following along, Liz nailed it (and you can adjust in a similar manner)! Great work Liz!
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CoachAJ started the topic Long Ride Options in the forum Olympic Distance Program (ODP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 6 months ago
Since the weather has officially changed, it’s time to get outdoors and ride! There is no indoor trainer experience that can trump the benefits of riding outdoors. Here are a few options to get you started this weekend. Are there alternative options that others are considering/using?
DCTC Saturday Morning Ri…[Read more]
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CoachAJ started the topic Peasantman Finalized Schedule in the forum Ironman Program (IMP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 6 months ago
PeasantMan: Saturday, May 4, 2019, Schedule of Events
7:00 AM – 7:30 AM – Gather to socialize and set up for group bike ride. Cue sheet will be sent out prior to the ride.
7:30 AM – Group Bike Ride Starts
9:30 AM – Start of 5k/10k standalone road race
11:20 AM – 11:50 AM – Basic Bike Maintenance Clinic
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM – Lunch.
12:45 PM…[Read more]
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CoachAJ started the topic Peasantman Finalized Schedule in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 6 months ago
PeasantMan: Saturday, May 4, 2019, Schedule of Events
7:00 AM – 7:30 AM – Gather to socialize and set up for group bike ride. Cue sheet will be sent out prior to the ride.
7:30 AM – Group Bike Ride Starts
9:30 AM – Start of 5k/10k standalone road race
11:20 AM – 11:50 AM – Basic Bike Maintenance Clinic
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM – Lunch.
12:45 PM…[Read more]
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CoachAJ started the topic Peasantman Finalized Schedule in the forum Olympic Distance Program (ODP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 6 months ago
PeasantMan: Saturday, May 4, 2019, Schedule of Events
7:00 AM – 7:30 AM – Gather to socialize and set up for group bike ride. Cue sheet will be sent out prior to the ride.
7:30 AM – Group Bike Ride Starts
9:30 AM – Start of 5k/10k standalone road race
11:20 AM – 11:50 AM – Basic Bike Maintenance Clinic
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM – Lunch.
12:45 PM…[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, 6 months ago
Great feedback Romain! Yes, seeing your stroke can really be eye opening as you are learning!
As for your drill on finding your sweet spot, a perfect drill would be swim golf. This is a combination of distance per stroke, as well as timing your lap. Here is a description of the drill.‘Swim several long, easy sets to warm-up. Focus on form. Th…[Read more]
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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, 6 months ago
Fantastic feedback, Katie! It’s amazing how a small tweak like how you execute your pull can make an incredible difference. This is why an opportunity like this can be helpful. Then when you actually see it, it’s even more impressionable.
As impressive is that you already were in the pool practicing the drills. And you are considering add…[Read more]
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Moving workouts around questions in the forum Ironman Program (IMP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 6 months ago
Yes, Jason and I have a mutual friend or two that trained well during their time in Iraq. So please do let Jason know some details if you are interested.
Otherwise, this is a good question since many of us will travel throughout our Ironman training. The most important thing to do is find out, in advance, what you will have access to. When my a…[Read more]
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Strength Training Options During IM Training in the forum Ironman Program (IMP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 6 months ago
Fantastic feedback, Jason! It’s always helpful to hear ‘real world’ experience versus the ‘science’ (even though they go hand-in-hand).
As Jason shared, it really comes down to how your HR responds, how much recovery will be needed and how much time (and money) is required. Sometimes there is nothing like free!
Great learning thread!
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Half Ironman On-Bike Nutrition in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 6 months ago
Again, more great feedback Liz! So many good nuggets in here for those reading.
- Nuun – Not only does Nuun have insufficient calories, it also has insufficient electrolytes. For this reason, Rebecca does not recommend Nuun or Vitamin Water (or similar). This is where a true sports drink is needed.
- Transitioning outdoors – Yes, it is eas…
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Peasantman Training Plan Adaptations in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 6 months ago
Great questions Liz! It is obvious that you are taking your training seriously, planning ahead and being strategic. Because of this, these are the types of questions that we can all learn from since I am sure others do (or should) have the same questions. Let’s dive in…
First off, Peasantman does fall on the worst weekend from a training pe…[Read more]
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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, 6 months ago
The swim video analysis clinic is complete. I saw many familiar faces there.
- Who attended?
- What feedback did you learn from the analysis offered?
- What drills will you be working on?
Pleased to see so many took advantage of this opportunity!
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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, 6 months ago
The swim video analysis clinic is complete. I saw many familiar faces there.
- Who attended?
- What feedback did you learn from the analysis offered?
- What drills will you be working on?
Pleased to see so many took advantage of this opportunity! Katie, I think I was sharing a lane with you (realizing it after the fact) 🙂
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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, 6 months ago
The swim video analysis clinic is complete. I saw many familiar faces there.
- Who attended?
- What feedback did you learn from the analysis offered?
- What drills will you be working on?
Pleased to see so many took advantage of this opportunity!
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CoachAJ replied to the topic racing outside your wave in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 6 months ago
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CoachAJ replied to the topic racing outside your wave in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 6 months ago
This is a group training program where we all hope to learn the essentials for a safe and successful race. Asking for friends who aren’t part of the program to just confuse the whole group really isn’t productive. The rules are in place for a reason and it’s our responsibility to understand them and abide by them for the best successful o…[Read more]
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Cycling Cleats/Pedals – Difference? in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 6 months ago
Thank you Ryan for the clarifications. I have never had someone train with MTB cleats so I guess I was incorrectly understanding that SPD was an abbreviation for Speedplay. However my feedback from the experience that my athletes have had with the inability to clip in and plantar fasciitis was with Speedplays. Sorry for any confusion.
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CoachAJ replied to the topic buoyancy shorts in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 6 months ago
Please don’t send questions just to me. This is a perfect one that perhaps someone else might have more specifics regarding Eagleman.
However, since this is a group training program, I will answer the question so it applies to everyone. This is not a straight forward answer. Basically it depends on your specific race. Some races will all…[Read more]
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CoachAJ replied to the topic racing outside your wave in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 6 months ago
NO! Could you imagine what a safety and security issue this would be if everyone would start doing this?
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