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CoachAJ started the topic Mid Season Check In in the forum Ironman Program (IMP) for Paid Participants 4 years, 5 months ago
Hope you are able to keep motivated and pushing forward since the forum has been quiet 🙂
How is everyone hanging in there? What is going well with your training? Where are you struggling?
As we have talked, the key elements of a (more) successful Ironman revolve around proper pacing and nutrition execution. How are you doing with keeping yo…[Read more]
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Landmark workout? in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 4 years, 5 months ago
The online training just built on what we talked about during the running performance and injury prevention clinics. So you already know what you need to do!
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Race postponed: what to do? in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 4 years, 5 months ago
Great question and this will likely look different for each one of you. So let’s look at your options.
- You could follow your training until right before your ‘race specific’ training block (the two weeks before your taper phase). This will allow you to peak from an endurance perspective. After a recovery week (or recommended, a full week of…
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Recovery Spin – Before or after run workout? in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 4 years, 5 months ago
Great question! The short answer is that it doesn’t matter. You can do them in any order or one in the morning and the other in the evening. The purpose here is to add recovery-like volume to ‘build’ on your periodization. So as long as it’s recovery-like (zone 2 only) you will gain the purpose of the recovery spin however you decide to schedule it.
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Landmark workout? in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 4 years, 5 months ago
For optimal performance (and minimizing injury risk), your gluts needs to be firing at 100%! I just did a webinar on this exact topic last evening. If the recording worked, I will send it along 🙂
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Race postponed: what to do? in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 4 years, 5 months ago
As Cindy mentioned, we have been talking about back up plans. That said, since your current TP premium is for 6 months, this should run you through July. Thus the club is likely going to look at 3 months, which will get you through October. There are no HIM races in the local area after this timeframe.
So let’s talk about racing al…[Read more]
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Landmark workout? in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 4 years, 5 months ago
Congratulations Romain on hitting your half marathon distance too! We know you have some speedy legs and some good execution to top it off!
That said, it does sound like some of this is coming at a cost to your glut strength/activation. Typically when the hip flexors start to take over, this is a sign that your gluts are not engaging p…[Read more]
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Proper Swim Technique & OWS Strategies Webinar in the forum Ironman Program (IMP) for Paid Participants 4 years, 5 months ago
Now this is the spirit! Yes, you get out of this training program as much as you put in. And IMPers, Megan already has IM experience so take advantage of her experience too. You will thank yourself come race day as it takes a village for Ironman training!
Look forward to speaking with you all on Monday!
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Training Plan Alternatives in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 4 years, 5 months ago
This is a great question and one that everyone will face when we reemerge to the water. In the end, we want to start conservatively. Starting where you would be at the end of the off season is a great starting place. Swimming is the first sport where you will loose conditioning because it is so technique based. If you start conservatively and…[Read more]
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Training Plan Alternatives in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 4 years, 5 months ago
Yes getting your traps to fire is key. Most triathletes do not swim so that their traps fire. Thus building up this strength now is vital and will help you fire them when you get back in the pool (and your form allows for them to fire). Good body position and a high elbow catch will help here so now is the time to focus on these key el…[Read more]
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CoachAJ started the topic Proper Swim Technique & OWS Strategies Webinar in the forum Ironman Program (IMP) for Paid Participants 4 years, 5 months ago
In hopes that swimming will return to our schedules in the near future (fingers crossed), let’s do a brief review of proper swim technique (followed by Q&A), as well as a thorough discussion regarding open water swim technique (followed by a Q&A). Again, we will start at 7:20 pm! 🙂
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CoachAJ started the topic Proper Swim Technique & OWS Strategies Webinar in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 4 years, 5 months ago
In hopes that swimming will return to our schedules in the near future (fingers crossed), let’s do a brief review of proper swim technique (followed by Q&A), as well as a thorough discussion regarding open water swim technique (followed by a Q&A). Again, we will start at 7:20 pm! 🙂
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CoachAJ started the topic Proper Swim Technique & OWS Strategies Webinar in the forum Olympic Distance Program (ODP) for Paid Participants 4 years, 5 months ago
In hopes that swimming will return to our schedules in the near future (fingers crossed), let’s do a brief review of proper swim technique (followed by Q&A), as well as a thorough discussion regarding open water swim technique (followed by a Q&A). Again, we will start at 7:20 pm! 🙂
Subject:Â Proper Swim Technique & Open Water Swim Strategies We…[Read more]
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Training Plan Alternatives in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 4 years, 5 months ago
Great feedback Kevin! Yes it can be hard to get into a good dryland routine. However, again, find what motivates you.
That said, what does matter are the little things. With the extra time, staying on top of the warm up, cool down, rolling, glut exercises, core strengthening, sleep, etc are just as important (and often overlooked). I wou…[Read more]
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Landmark workout? in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 4 years, 5 months ago
Strong work Mark and Kevin! You both exceed the half marathon distance so you should feel much more confident! This is proof that consistency is key. Both of you have been working hard and stuck to your routine. This has allowed you to gradually build allowing you to accomplish the half marathon distance before even hitting peak wee…[Read more]
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Covid-19 Workout Recommendations in the forum Ironman Program (IMP) for Paid Participants 4 years, 6 months ago
Great question Megan! First off, I am pleased to hear that you are out there taking advantage of the fresh air and fantastic spring weather!
I don’t think there is a perfect answer here. Once I had a man drafting off of me (and a riding partner) on MacAurthur Blvd without a helmet. We gave him a few looks and he wouldn’t back off. We slowed do…[Read more]
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Covid-19 Workout Recommendations in the forum Ironman Program (IMP) for Paid Participants 4 years, 6 months ago
This season has presented very different training circumstances than any other year. Thus our education will mirror our training environment. And it continues to change by the minute.
Here is another important article that could impact you if you workout with a friend or anyone else. Please be sa…[Read more]
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Bicycling mag FAQ on cycling & corona in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 4 years, 6 months ago
This season has presented very different training circumstances than any other year. Thus our education will mirror our training environment. And it continues to change by the minute.
Here is another important article that could impact you if you workout with a friend or anyone else. Please be sa…[Read more]
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Covid-19 Workout Recommendations in the forum Olympic Distance Program (ODP) for Paid Participants 4 years, 6 months ago
This season has presented very different training circumstances than any other year. Thus our education will mirror our training environment. And it continues to change by the minute.
Here is another important article that could impact you if you workout with a friend or anyone else. Please be sa…[Read more]
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CoachAJ replied to the topic Training Plan Alternatives in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 4 years, 6 months ago
Great feedback! Many athletes are struggling getting into a good dryland routine. However if you can find what works for you and motivates you, this is a great start. In addition, perhaps only doing one day of dryland focused drills and add in an easy form based bike or run workout (whatever your weakness) in place of the second swim workout ea…[Read more]
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