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CoachAJ replied to the topic Adjusting for Muscle Soreness in the forum Olympic Distance Program (ODP) for Paid Participants 6 years, 5 months ago
I couldn’t agree more! Pain is your bodies sign that something is not right and for athletes it’s usually an imbalance, compensation or weakness. There is no amount of adjusting or scaling back that will resolve dysfunction. Swimming is likely fine in the meantime and possible cycling. But like Victoria states, I would limit running until you…[Read more]
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CoachAJ replied to the topic HR Zone Training & Pacing Seminar – This Wednesday! in the forum Ironman Program (IMP) for Paid Participants 6 years, 5 months ago
Let me know if you have any questions after you listen to the recording. I hope everyone else will too! While I didn’t have too many Ironman athletes in attendance (so I didn’t spend in-depth time in details as I would have if there were), I still speak to the IM distance. And this is the distance that needs this learning the most. It’s mak…[Read more]
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CoachAJ replied to the topic HR Zone Training & Pacing Seminar – This Wednesday! in the forum Ironman Program (IMP) for Paid Participants 6 years, 5 months ago
Thank you, Rob, for the feedback. Now we just need to get the rest of you to join. This was an ideal seminar for Ironman athletes (since it’s absolutely necessary for this race distance) yet no one represented! Next up, the open water swim on May 5th. See you there!
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CoachAJ replied to the topic HR Zone Training & Pacing Seminar – This Wednesday! in the forum Ironman Program (IMP) for Paid Participants 6 years, 6 months ago
Thank you to everyone who made it out tonight. Hopefully you can share some of your feedback and top take-away points. I know we covered a lot and we had a lot of constructive, helpful Q&A.
For those who were not able to make it (or for those who want to relisten since this subject takes a lot of repetition), please find the link to the r…[Read more]
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CoachAJ replied to the topic HR Zone Training & Pacing Seminar – This Wednesday! in the forum Olympic Distance Program (ODP) for Paid Participants 6 years, 6 months ago
Thank you to everyone who did make it out tonight. I was very pleased with the turnout from the ODP. About half of you were in attendance! This is fantastic! Hopefully you can share some of your feedback and top take-away points. I know we covered a lot and we had a lot of constructive, helpful Q&A.
For those who were not able to make it (or f…[Read more]
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CoachAJ replied to the topic HR Zone Training & Pacing Seminar – This Wednesday! in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 6 years, 6 months ago
Thank you to everyone who did make it out tonight. I was very pleased with the turnout from the HIP. About half of you were in attendance! This is fantastic! Hopefully you can share some of your feedback and top take-away points. I know we covered a lot and we had a lot of constructive, helpful Q&A.
For those who were not able to make it (or f…[Read more]
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CoachAJ replied to the topic HR Zone Training & Pacing Seminar – This Wednesday! in the forum Olympic Distance Program (ODP) for Paid Participants 6 years, 6 months ago
Thank you Melanie for making the effort despite also having class. Come whenever you can. I am going to send an email out to all individuals that RSVP’d that we have a ton of material to cover (48 slides) so I am going to start on time and it will probably take the full time (8:30). So come for as much as you can! See you then!
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CoachAJ started the topic HR Zone Training & Pacing Seminar – This Wednesday! in the forum Olympic Distance Program (ODP) for Paid Participants 6 years, 6 months ago
Good morning all,
Congratulations to everyone who raced Cherry Blossom yesterday. It was a chilly start but the amazing cherry blossoms made up for it.
As I shared at the Kick Off Meeting (and it’s been in the DCTC newsletter every week for the last 3 months), I am holding a HR Zone Training & Pacing Seminar this Wednesday. Thank you for t…[Read more]
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CoachAJ started the topic HR Zone Training & Pacing Seminar – This Wednesday! in the forum Ironman Program (IMP) for Paid Participants 6 years, 6 months ago
Good morning all,
Congratulations to everyone who raced Cherry Blossom yesterday. It was a chilly start but the amazing cherry blossoms made up for it.
As I shared at the Kick Off Meeting (and it’s been in the DCTC newsletter every week for the last 3 months), I am holding a HR Zone Training & Pacing Seminar this Wednesday. Thank you for t…[Read more]
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CoachAJ started the topic HR Zone Training & Pacing Seminar – This Wednesday! in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 6 years, 6 months ago
Good morning all,
Congratulations to everyone who raced Cherry Blossom yesterday. It was a chilly start but the amazing cherry blossoms made up for it.
As I shared at the Kick Off Meeting (and it’s been in the DCTC newsletter every week for the last 3 months), I am holding a HR Zone Training & Pacing Seminar this Wednesday. Thank you for t…[Read more]
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Swim Drill Questions in the forum Olympic Distance Program (ODP) for Paid Participants 6 years, 6 months ago
Pleased to hear that a structured training schedule is benefiting you. If you were ready for your recovery spin, this tells me that you are likely doing your workouts correctly. You should feel the same way when the recovery week happens.
To answer your questions, first off, don’t get too caught up on terminology and overthinking it. Quick an…[Read more]
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Rev3 Williamsburg Registration Alert! in the forum Olympic Distance Program (ODP) for Paid Participants 6 years, 6 months ago
As for accommodations, I have no idea what the club does here. I know they organized a pre race dinner. But I don’t remember anything about accommodations. I would go ahead and find something in advance if you want to sleep in a bed before your race. Nice work planning ahead all!
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Rev3 Williamsburg Registration Alert! in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 6 years, 6 months ago
I am not very familiar with the specifics of registration, accommodations, etc. However what I would recommend is that you email the race director and let him know that you want to align with the DCTC so you can gain the benefits and be racked with them, etc. They should be able to rectify this situation or direct you how to do so.
As for a…[Read more]
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Cherry blossom 10 Mile in the forum Olympic Distance Program (ODP) for Paid Participants 6 years, 6 months ago
We talked about this at the Kick Off Meeting. If you want to ‘race’ the event, then you need to adjust your schedule so that you still get in all of your key workouts (long rides, long runs, longest swim, etc) so that you can then taper down for your race.
The other option would be to use the event to work on appropriate pacing. Instead of r…[Read more]
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Peasantman Details (Open Water Swim Clinic) in the forum Olympic Distance Program (ODP) for Paid Participants 6 years, 6 months ago
Of course! You can attend any part of it that you want. Nothing is fully binding. Check out the links provided. It offers a host of information and details as well. Come join the fun!
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Peasantman Details (Open Water Swim Clinic) in the forum Ironman Program (IMP) for Paid Participants 6 years, 6 months ago
Great question! Unless you already just did the RnR Half Martathon (which means you have a 2 hour run under your belt already), move your long run to mid week. Do the longer ride and then have fun participating in the sprint event.
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Peasantman Details (Open Water Swim Clinic) in the forum Olympic Distance Program (ODP) for Paid Participants 6 years, 6 months ago
Yes, they are in the same location (Lake Anna State Park). Group workout, clinics (no RSVP, just show up) and open water swim clinic on Saturday. Practice race (in exact same area) on Sunday.
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CoachAJ started the topic Peasantman Details (Open Water Swim Clinic) in the forum Ironman Program (IMP) for Paid Participants 6 years, 6 months ago
HIGH CLOUD PEASANTMAN TRIATHLON WEEKEND
Place: Lake Anna State Park – 6800 Lawyers Rd, Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA 22551
Date: Saturday, May 5th & Sunday, May 6th, 2018
Time: See below for further detailsSaturday May 5th Itinerary
Group Ride (Morning)
Strategic Running Form & Performance (~11/11:30 am) – Learn about preferred running form a…[Read more]
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Plesantman weekend in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 6 years, 6 months ago
You can sign up for either. Since this is the Half Ironman group, neither distance should be too daunting. Just use it for training and race specific practice (open water swim, setting up transition, etc). The schedule calls for a 3-3.5 long ride on Saturday so come down and enjoy company for this longer ride.
Most people arrive Friday so th…[Read more]
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CoachAJ started the topic Peasantman Details (Open Water Swim Clinic) in the forum Olympic Distance Program (ODP) for Paid Participants 6 years, 6 months ago
HIGH CLOUD PEASANTMAN TRIATHLON WEEKEND
Place: Lake Anna State Park – 6800 Lawyers Rd, Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA 22551
Date: Saturday, May 5th & Sunday, May 6th, 2018
Time: See below for further detailsSaturday May 5th Itinerary
Group Ride (Morning)
Strategic Running Form & Performance (~11/11:30 am) – Learn about preferred running for…[Read more]
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