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CoachAJ started the topic Open Water Swim Clinic – Save the Date in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 7 years, 4 months ago
Good morning everyone,
Now that the heat is on, we have your open water swim clinic scheduled. Please save the date and see the details below. A few additional notes…
There is a $25 charge. This goes to Wave One for providing the permits, lifeguards, etc. You must register and pay before attending. This is a deal since the open water…[Read more]
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CoachAJ started the topic Open Water Swim Clinic – May 31st in the forum Ironman Program (IMP) for Paid Participants 7 years, 4 months ago
Good morning everyone,
Now that the heat is on, we have your open water swim clinic scheduled. Please save the date and see the details below. A few additional notes…
There is a $25 charge. This goes to Wave One for providing the permits, lifeguards, etc. You must register and pay before attending. This is a deal since the open water…[Read more]
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Looking for new long-ride routes and intel on the Eagleman Course in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 7 years, 4 months ago
Unfortunately I can’t answer those questions. I am just passing along feedback and intel from my athletes.
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Kinetic Half Race Report in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 7 years, 4 months ago
Thank you Cindy for sharing! I keep reading race reports and I keep hearing about run PRs off of the bike. What does this tell us? Well, most athletes dial back there pace a bit when it’s raining or it has rained and the roads are wet. This allows you to run better off of the bike. Thus just that one notch can make a huge difference!
In addi…[Read more]
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Kinetic International Race Report (May 13th) in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 7 years, 4 months ago
I agree! Great work Juan! A PR is a PR. Now you know what you can work on for next time. It’s all about the process and not just the results so learn the lessons, grow and nail it next time. Oh and 4th place AG isn’t too shabby!
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Looking for new long-ride routes and intel on the Eagleman Course in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 7 years, 4 months ago
Thank you Cindy for providing some great intel. Now everyone can be aware just in case it is the same cue sheet. I just know I always here grumbling afterwards. 56 miles of hot and windy is often long enough 🙂
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Looking for new long-ride routes and intel on the Eagleman Course in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 7 years, 5 months ago
Awesome feedback Bob! Thank you for sharing your feedback and experiences!
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Peasantman 'Tune Up' Race & Training Weekend – May 6-7 in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 7 years, 5 months ago
Thank you Brian for sharing your highlights of your race at Peasantman. Pleased to hear that you had a nice run off of the bike. That downhill through the woods into the finish is quite special 🙂
One thought on your swim, I was told that last year at Peasantman that the GPS died and they ‘eyed’ the swim course. Later they found out it was si…[Read more]
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Looking for new long-ride routes and intel on the Eagleman Course in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 7 years, 5 months ago
Great questions Heidi!
As for long rides, this is a relatively close favorite of many.
Davidsonville: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2604597
Some athletes like to do hilly loops at Prince William State Park as well.
Now for your Eagleman question, I know in the past that many of my athletes get lost following those cue sheets. I think there i…[Read more]
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CoachAJ started the topic Good luck at Kinetic HIM in the forum Ironman Program (IMP) for Paid Participants 7 years, 5 months ago
Just a quick shout out to Jeremy as he takes on his tune up race tomorrow. It will be great practice for IMLP since the weather at IMLP is so unpredictable. And it can even change drastically within the same day.
Here are a couple, quick ideas on how to prepare for cold and/or rainy/wet weather. With some good advance preparation you can mak…[Read more]
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Peasantman 'Tune Up' Race & Training Weekend – May 6-7 in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 7 years, 5 months ago
Great feedback! Pleased to hear that Heidi and Carlos had a successful race. I know there were several else out there as well 🙂
It sounds like some open water swim practice will be helpful (it always is). And sighting is always a skill that all of us can use more of. That said, it was the first race of the season and this is exactly why yo…[Read more]
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Swim start -Rev 3 Williamsburg in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 7 years, 5 months ago
I am not this intimate with the course. Anyone else know the answer here? Another option is to email the race director if this type of start makes that much of a difference for you. Practice is the best way to calm race anxieties. I spoke with Wave One at Peasantman and their Wednesday and Sunday open water swims start net week and run thr…[Read more]
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Peasantman 'Tune Up' Race & Training Weekend – May 6-7 in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 7 years, 5 months ago
It was great to see so many HIP Training Program participants at Peasantman! There was a big group ride that went out so they conquered those endurance miles. The clinics were well attended and everyone can afford as much open water swim practice as possible. And then race morning, everyone was suited up for the first race of the season.
So ho…[Read more]
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Peasantman 'Tune Up' Race & Training Weekend – May 6-7 in the forum Ironman Program (IMP) for Paid Participants 7 years, 5 months ago
Did anyone make it down to Peasantman training weekend? There were loads of people that did a 100+ mile ride. Many that attended clinics and practiced in an open water swim practice. Was anyone able to join? Participate?
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Peasantman 'Tune Up' Race & Training Weekend – May 6-7 in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 7 years, 5 months ago
So who can we expect to see this weekend at the Peasantman activities?
Please remember that there are several good clinics on Saturday for good practice (run performance, nutrition, open water swim and even bike maintenance)! Hope to see you there!
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Peasantman 'Tune Up' Race & Training Weekend – May 6-7 in the forum Ironman Program (IMP) for Paid Participants 7 years, 5 months ago
So who can we expect to see this weekend at the Peasantman activities? Please remember that there are several good clinics on Saturday for good practice (run performance, nutrition, open water swim and even bike maintenance)! Hope to see you there!
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CoachAJ replied to the topic water temp for Williamsburg triathlon – July in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 7 years, 5 months ago
Great information, Heidi! Thank you for sharing. This is why this group can be so helpful. Keep the conversations rolling!
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CoachAJ replied to the topic water temp for Williamsburg triathlon – July in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 7 years, 5 months ago
Great question Tina! When we did the training camp in Williamsburg, we were swimming in the water and it was quite warm then. Given the warm start we are having to the season now, my guess is that it will not be wetsuit legal. However I did not do the race myself. So I will let others weigh in who have done the race.
It’s great to think ahe…[Read more]
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Sports drinks advice in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 7 years, 5 months ago
Great advice Brian! Yes, try different options and consider whether this is something your body will accept for workout on end for at least the season ahead. Can you get it down if it’s 100 degrees outside (Eagelman)? Can you get it down if your body have already consumed too much sugar?
And it is very important to recognize how your body re…[Read more]
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Bike ride – peasantman in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 7 years, 5 months ago
Go ride! And if you are racing Peasantman on Sunday (or even participating), this is a perfect opportunity to ensure that you can do a long ride purely in your recovery zones (zone 1-2). This will leave you with energy to still participate in Peasantman the next day. See you out there!
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