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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
Great! It’s the HR component of OT that is concerning for IM training. We need a neuromuscular focus versus an anaerobic cardiovascular focus. Make sense?
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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
Amanda, did you get my thorough response to Hope’s question? Please know Orange Theory while IM training? This is not the time and place for HIIT. Leave that for the off season. I shared this at the kick off meeting and will repeat it again. HIIT has of a HR component that we just can’t factor into the periodization for IM training. And the…[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
Pleased to hear that Nicole has a strength training plan! Since we aren’t getting a lot of conversation around Hope’s question, I am going to jump in.
So I proposed the question…what is the purpose of routine strength training while IM training? Yes, it’s always nice and helpful to get stronger. However this really isn’t the #1 reason.
The #…[Read more]
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Bike Nutrition Experiments in the forum Ironman Program (IMP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 6 months ago
Thank you, Ryan for sharing your experiences! Very insightful. However I do just want to make a few comments regarding Ryan’s plan (hope you don’t mind Ryan!).
I know participants are not aware of exactly who is posting, their experience level and how fast they are. Thus I want to make sure that you all understand that typically a gel only fu…[Read more]
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Training & Socializing Opportunities in the forum Olympic Distance Program (ODP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 6 months ago
The ODP forum is for ODP participants only. This applies for all closed group training programs.
As for testing during recovery week, we already discussed that starting out the training program with the testing was likely not where most participant’s conditioning was at. Instead I created the training plan so that you had one build cycle u…[Read more]
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Bike Nutrition Experiments in the forum Ironman Program (IMP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 6 months ago
Welcome Katie! Thank you for sharing some of your blunders, as well as successes! This is the key to figuring out long course training and racing experience. It’s a process so thank you for sharing your experiences and joining the conversation.
There are several of you out there that we haven’t heard from. What options are you trying rig…[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
Sorry guys! I guess my copy and paste skills aren’t very good. Here is the correct link in case anyone else is interested.
https://goteamup.com/p/21123-dc-triathlon-club-swim-pr/courses/34474/
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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
Great questions! How do others integrate their strength training? More importantly, why must we do regular, routine strength training?
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Long rides on the bike trainer? in the forum Ironman Program (IMP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 6 months ago
Fantastic question! First off, as we talked about at the bike handling clinic, you really should not be using your aero bars in group rides, crowded trails, etc. You have significantly less control in the aero position so it’s purely a safety issue. In fact, many group rides (roadies) won’t even allow you to ride if you are in a tri bi…[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
Fantastic! Thank you James. We want to make it easy as you for possible 🙂
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Long rides on the bike trainer? in the forum Ironman Program (IMP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 6 months ago
Fantastic recommendations Ryan! Nice combination of safe but productive riding!
I second the recommendation of riding Skyline. Be warned that is some of the most challenging riding you will do (and be prepared with nutrition as there is VERY limited options to restock). However if you can ride Skyline, you can be guaranteed you can do an…[Read more]
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CoachAJ started the topic IMMD Sold Out in the forum Ironman Program (IMP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 6 months ago
Gang, is everyone signed up for IMMD? IMMD FB page shows that it’s sold out. The registration page still shows that you can register (but I wouldn’t trust this). If you are not signed up, you must ‘try’ now. Thankfully IM Chattanooga is still open, as is IM Louisville. So there are are options just in case…
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CoachAJ started the topic Master Swim Program Present Swim Video Analysis in the forum Ironman Program (IMP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 6 months ago
Fantastic news! At the beginning of the season, I asked the master’s swim program to consider swim video analysis again this year. And they responded. You cannot beat this opportunity for the price. However there are limited spots so don’t think too long. Sign up! 🙂
Limited slots for individualized video and swim technique analysis from…[Read more]
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CoachAJ started the topic Master Swim Program Present Swim Video Analysis in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 6 months ago
Fantastic news! At the beginning of the season, I asked master’s swim program to consider swim video analysis again this year. And they responded. You cannot beat this opportunity for the price. However there are limited spots so don’t think too long. Sign up! 🙂
Limited slots for individualized video and swim technique analysis from our…[Read more]
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CoachAJ started the topic Master Swim Program Present Swim Video Analysis in the forum Olympic Distance Program (ODP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 6 months ago
Fantastic news! At the beginning of the season, I asked the master’s swim program to consider swim video analysis again this year. And they responded. You cannot beat this opportunity for the price. However there are limited spots so don’t think too long. Sign up! 🙂
Limited slots for individualized video and swim technique analysis from…[Read more]
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Bike Nutrition Experiments in the forum Ironman Program (IMP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 6 months ago
You have to be type A with Ironman nutrition! 🙂 Nice feedback.
Couple of notes…
- If you start using caffeine, you must keep using caffeine. Thus it is usually recommended to use it later in your training day or race. 4-5 caffeinated gels is a lot of caffeine!
- For the Infinit, Rebecca did speak to it and shared that often it is too co…
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Bike Nutrition Experiments in the forum Ironman Program (IMP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 6 months ago
Fantastic! Let’s keep the ideas (and outcomes) rolling. This is very strategic so please join in 🙂
One key I drew from Nicole’s feedback is that it is ideal to cut anything into smaller pieces. This is optimal for your stomach to digest it as well. Great work!
How’s next?
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CoachAJ started the topic Puerto Rico 70.3 in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 6 months ago
Congratulations to Cindy, HIP Co-Lead, for her 2nd place AG at IM Puerto Rico 70.3. This is always a very challenging race not only for the terrain, ocean open water swim and heat but mostly because Cindy would not have been acclimated to the heat nor did she have a chance to do any outdoor riding. However, it just goes to show that hard work a…[Read more]
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CoachAJ replied to the topic saturday bike — conte’s ride — march 16 in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 6 months ago
Did anyone do the Conte’s group hill ride on Saturday? It was quite chilly and windy. If you got out there, kudos to you! Please share you experience!
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Long rides on the bike trainer? in the forum Ironman Program (IMP) for Paid Participants 5 years, 6 months ago
Congratulations, Nicole, on getting outdoors. Nice way to take your ride outdoors however in an environment that feels ‘comfortable’ for you even if it’s back and forth to the dump! 🙂
As for Moco, perhaps you can join here (below) and see if you can get the information this way. I know we have been having a big push to add all group rides to t…[Read more]
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