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CoachAJ replied to the topic If doing Peasantman, skip training? in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 7 years, 5 months ago
Great question! As I stated in the Kick Off Meeting, I am not a fan of ‘training through’ races. No one wants to head to the starting line worn down, increase their risk for injury and end up not having a great race. That said, you have to remember that overarching goal and how this training plan was written….to have you ready to race a Ha…[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
Thank you Julia for your email! I was hoping that folks would offer feedback since everyone should have experience with this situation. However I don’t want your question to go unanswered.
I have a few recommendations:
Look to see what is being served on the race course. It’s worth trying it out even if it’s not your choice beverage. Yo…[Read more]
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CoachAJ started the topic Open Water Swim Clinic – This Saturday at Lake Anna in the forum Ironman Program (IMP) for Paid Participants 7 years, 5 months ago
Good morning,
The NTP program is holding an open water swim clinic this Saturday at Lake Anna. They have been kind of enough to open up some remaining spots for those who might be interested. Since the weather has warmed up, many athletes are heading to this area for training purposes. Therefore if you are going to be in the area or would li…[Read more]
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CoachAJ started the topic Open Water Swim Clinic – This Saturday in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 7 years, 5 months ago
Good morning,
The NTP program is holding an open water swim clinic this Saturday at Lake Anna. They have been kind of enough to open up some remaining spots for those who might be interested. Since the weather has warmed up, many athletes are heading to this area for training purposes. Therefore if you are going to be in the area or would li…[Read more]
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CoachAJ started the topic Open Water Swim Clinic – This Saturday in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 7 years, 5 months ago
Good morning,
The NTP program is holding an open water swim clinic this Saturday at Lake Anna. They have been kind of enough to open up some remaining spots for those who might be interested. Since the weather has warmed up, many athletes are heading to this area for training purposes. Therefore if you are going to be in the area or would li…[Read more]
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CoachAJ started the topic Open Water Swim Clinic – This Saturday in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 7 years, 5 months ago
Good morning,
The NTP program is holding an open water swim clinic this Saturday at Lake Anna. They have been kind of enough to open up some remaining spots for those who might be interested. Since the weather has warmed up, many athletes are heading to this area for training purposes. Therefore if you are going to be in the area or would li…[Read more]
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CoachAJ started the topic Form Update – Please Read in the forum Ironman Program (IMP) for Paid Participants 7 years, 5 months ago
As many of you know from our conversations at the skills clinics in March, we have been having some technical issues with participants receiving forum posts. Initially, we asked you to subscribe to your respective training program forum. However this has not proven to be the best approach, as many of you have shared that you only receive the f…[Read more]
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CoachAJ started the topic Forum Update – Please Read! in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 7 years, 5 months ago
As you know from our conversations at the skills clinics in March, we have been having some technical issues with participants receiving forum posts. Initially, we asked you to subscribe to your respective training program forum. However this has not proven to be the best approach, as many of you have shared that you only receive the first p…[Read more]
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Columbia Brick-nic in the forum Ironman Program (IMP) for Paid Participants 7 years, 5 months ago
Yes, the Brick Nic is one of the best attended events. If you are looking for training partners and adding some fun to your training, you should join! There will be many different speeds/paces, going varying different distances.
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Columbia Brick-nic in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 7 years, 5 months ago
Yes, the Brick Nic is one of the best attended events. If you are looking for training partners and adding some fun to your training, you should join! There will be many different speeds/paces, going varying different distances.
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Water temps for Peasantman? in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 7 years, 5 months ago
I agree with Cindy! Anything before June time frame, you can pretty much be sure it will be wetsuit legal because the water is cold. If you have a wetsuit, I would take it (and likely wear it)!
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CoachAJ started the topic Strategies for Optimal Run Performance Seminar in the forum Ironman Program (IMP) for Paid Participants 7 years, 5 months ago
Here is another excellent learning experience for all of you. As many of you know (being experience Ironman athletes), one of the most challenging thing with long course racing is having a solid run off of the bike. If you want to know how to optimally do so, this seminar is for you. See you there!
STRATEGIES FOR OPTIMAL RUN PE…[Read more]
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CoachAJ started the topic Strategies for Optimal Run Performance Seminar in the forum Ironman Program (IMP) for Paid Participants 7 years, 5 months ago
Here is another excellent learning experience for all of you. As many of you know (being experience Ironman athletes), one of the most challenging thing with long course racing is having a solid run off of the bike. If you want to know how to optimally do so, this seminar is for you. See you there!
STRATEGIES FOR OPTIMAL RUN PE…[Read more]
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CoachAJ started the topic Strategies for Optimal Run Performance Semina in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 7 years, 5 months ago
Here is another excellent learning experience for all of you. One of the most challenging thing with long course racing is having a solid run off of the bike. If you want to know how to optimally do so, this seminar is for you. See you there!
STRATEGIES FOR OPTIMAL RUN PERFORMANCE SEMINAR
Place: Tenley-Friendship Library – 4450 Wisco…[Read more] -
CoachAJ started the topic Good workouts versus Bad Workouts in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 7 years, 5 months ago
Last week I was asked a question about how to address the situation when you have a poor workout. I thought it was worth talking through it since others might run into a similar situation throughout their training (ie it will happen to all of us!).
First off, remember that the end goal is to get you ready to take on your long course race. In t…[Read more]
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Another what to wear question in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 7 years, 5 months ago
Great feedback all! Like the tri kit itself, this often is a very personal decision. One brand fits one person well but not another. It might be worth heading to a running store to try a few one if you don’t have a good running bra that you use now.
That said, I recommend that you race in one that you have been training in. Now how it fee…[Read more]
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CoachAJ replied to the topic DC Tri Master's Swim Promotion in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 7 years, 6 months ago
Good morning,
I got a message this morning about whether the swim promotion is still available. It is! If you click on the link below, it will take you to the membership page. Scroll down to ‘Monthly Unlimited.’ You want to purchase this option and before checking out add in the code “Programs30.”
You only have 1.5 months left. Take…[Read more]
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CoachAJ started the topic Transitioning to the Road in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 7 years, 6 months ago
Good morning all,
Now that the snow is behind us and the spring weather is upon us, it’s time to get outside and ride! I always get questions regarding how to address bike training once this happens. So I thought I would take the opportunity to further address this important topic.
First off, it’s okay to continue to do mid-week rides i…[Read more]
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CoachAJ started the topic Transitioning to the Road in the forum Ironman Program (IMP) for Paid Participants 7 years, 6 months ago
Good morning all,
Now that the snow is behind us and the spring weather is upon us, it’s time to get outside and ride! I always get questions regarding how to address bike training once this happens. So I thought I would take the opportunity to further address this important topic.
First off, it’s okay to continue to do mid-week rides i…[Read more]