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Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Confused about the "off" season
Winter season for triathletes can create frustration and confusion. How much time do you need to take off, what do you do when the weather gets cold and cloudy, how much is too much/too little.
No matter what you do, remember the goal would be focused on what your goals are you 2012.
The important points to remember:
• You don’t have to follow someone else’s training
• You don’t have to take a certain amount of time off
• Keep is social, keep it fun, focus on your goals.
• Find what works for you
Join my "off" season Insanity Challenge here
My winter training used to be like summer training, only more indoors. I would continue to swim with the same masters group, ride my trainer as frequent as I did outdoors and kept my run mileage up.
Over the years this regime has gotten repetitive and I realized I was doing this for the wrong reasons. Not to help my performance for the following year, more to try and maintain my lean body mass I worked so hard to achieve over the summer. Often I did not want to keep up training and over time I would end up doing nothing for a few months and start spring training at least 10 pounds heavier.
Whether you name the upcoming season “off” or “winter” I like to refer to it as “transitional” Depending on who you are, where you live, your experience, last race of this season and first race of next season this current time of year will have different meaning.
Whatever you want to call it I found my balance of cross training without running myself down with swimming biking and running. I found workouts that keep me lean, ok maybe gain 5 pounds which is healthy. I do loss endurance and speed but gain so much strength and have more time to focus on my business.
There are two main training approaches that I have found other coaches use describe the “transitional” season (winter). All of them advise taking some time off exercise, this could mean a week for some up to a month for others. I have tried both approaches and describe what I do below
1.Winter is the perfect time to increase your bike and run lactate threshold training with no swimming. I tried to follow this plan during the winter of 2010. I liked the short high intensity workouts 40-60 minutes a day. With my schedule I could not follow the exact day to day, week to week plan so really I did not follow this as it was intended to be used.
2.Winter is the perfect time to cross train, ski, snowshoe, take a break from swim, bike and running. When you are ready, start to prepare your body to train with light resistance workouts, easy pedaling, swimming and running. Form is the focus before you start building your base, adding duration and intensity.
What you do now is often dictated by a few factors:
• on your goals, short (3-12 months) and long term 1-3 years
• your previous training and racing experience,
• your final race of 2011
• first race of 2012
• strengths and weaknesses
• weather you live in a cold or hot climate.
I know a lot of triathletes who use the winter months for their marathoning. Going from tri season to marathon season doesn't give your body time to recover from a rigorous tri season. I prefer a break from tradition training, following a plan, peaking for an event. . I save a “marathon plan” till the spring. I do maintain some level or biking and running to keep some endurance levels up and to focus on technique.
This is what I find to be the best approach for me this time of year.
Since I peak in the fall, my tri training begins late spring. The bulk of my fall/winter training is strength and form based. This includes functional strength training with TRX, P90x and Insanity, indoor training for the outdoor athlete.
I also love to snowshoe if the snow is deep enough in Fort Collins. I do not travel into the high country because I hate traffic on I-70 during the winter and don’t want to spend the money skiing, something that I would have to learn how to do.
I do enjoy fall weather so I mountain bike and continue to run and road bike for the purpose of getting outdoors. I keep is social, make it fun. I commute around town on my mountain bike pn local trails and often extend my commute.
I love to run with my dogs locked up in a baseball diamond, chasing them for 10-15 minutes gives me my desired workout. I leave my watch and heart rate monitor at home and just enjoy running with maintaining good form.
I prefer to train in the morning. When the weather gets cold I don’t mind running indoors at the health club while watching the news. Since I don’t watch TV at home, watching the morning news is a treat for me and I prefer to train outdoors in summer heat anyways.
Since I train alone sometimes a spin class now and then is fun. My body is very sensitive to bike fit so I limit the amount of time I ride on another bike and would rather ride my trainer
I don't swim much because that is my strongest leg. I can generally get that where I want it in about six weeks. If I swim, it's generally just a short "maintenance" swim of 1000 yards twice per week at the most.
Many triathletes tend to work on their swim (often their weakness) with a masters group during the winter months. My thoughts on this is only effective if you are consistent and are swimming purposefully, working on your technique limiters and improving. Otherwise it maybe a waste of time and energy.
For me, trying various protocols, following a traditional periodized plan including the following phases of training work best.
• “off” after the last race of my season
• “Preparation” after I take time off (1-4 weeks)
• “Base” late winter/early springtime
• “Build” springtime into summer
• “Race” Summer into fall
You can email me about coaching programs or send me ideas for another article
No matter what you do, remember the goal would be focused on what your goals are you 2012.
The important points to remember:
• You don’t have to follow someone else’s training
• You don’t have to take a certain amount of time off
• Keep is social, keep it fun, focus on your goals.
• Find what works for you
Join my "off" season Insanity Challenge here
My winter training used to be like summer training, only more indoors. I would continue to swim with the same masters group, ride my trainer as frequent as I did outdoors and kept my run mileage up.
Over the years this regime has gotten repetitive and I realized I was doing this for the wrong reasons. Not to help my performance for the following year, more to try and maintain my lean body mass I worked so hard to achieve over the summer. Often I did not want to keep up training and over time I would end up doing nothing for a few months and start spring training at least 10 pounds heavier.
Whether you name the upcoming season “off” or “winter” I like to refer to it as “transitional” Depending on who you are, where you live, your experience, last race of this season and first race of next season this current time of year will have different meaning.
Whatever you want to call it I found my balance of cross training without running myself down with swimming biking and running. I found workouts that keep me lean, ok maybe gain 5 pounds which is healthy. I do loss endurance and speed but gain so much strength and have more time to focus on my business.
There are two main training approaches that I have found other coaches use describe the “transitional” season (winter). All of them advise taking some time off exercise, this could mean a week for some up to a month for others. I have tried both approaches and describe what I do below
1.Winter is the perfect time to increase your bike and run lactate threshold training with no swimming. I tried to follow this plan during the winter of 2010. I liked the short high intensity workouts 40-60 minutes a day. With my schedule I could not follow the exact day to day, week to week plan so really I did not follow this as it was intended to be used.
2.Winter is the perfect time to cross train, ski, snowshoe, take a break from swim, bike and running. When you are ready, start to prepare your body to train with light resistance workouts, easy pedaling, swimming and running. Form is the focus before you start building your base, adding duration and intensity.
What you do now is often dictated by a few factors:
• on your goals, short (3-12 months) and long term 1-3 years
• your previous training and racing experience,
• your final race of 2011
• first race of 2012
• strengths and weaknesses
• weather you live in a cold or hot climate.
I know a lot of triathletes who use the winter months for their marathoning. Going from tri season to marathon season doesn't give your body time to recover from a rigorous tri season. I prefer a break from tradition training, following a plan, peaking for an event. . I save a “marathon plan” till the spring. I do maintain some level or biking and running to keep some endurance levels up and to focus on technique.
This is what I find to be the best approach for me this time of year.
Since I peak in the fall, my tri training begins late spring. The bulk of my fall/winter training is strength and form based. This includes functional strength training with TRX, P90x and Insanity, indoor training for the outdoor athlete.
I also love to snowshoe if the snow is deep enough in Fort Collins. I do not travel into the high country because I hate traffic on I-70 during the winter and don’t want to spend the money skiing, something that I would have to learn how to do.
I do enjoy fall weather so I mountain bike and continue to run and road bike for the purpose of getting outdoors. I keep is social, make it fun. I commute around town on my mountain bike pn local trails and often extend my commute.
I love to run with my dogs locked up in a baseball diamond, chasing them for 10-15 minutes gives me my desired workout. I leave my watch and heart rate monitor at home and just enjoy running with maintaining good form.
I prefer to train in the morning. When the weather gets cold I don’t mind running indoors at the health club while watching the news. Since I don’t watch TV at home, watching the morning news is a treat for me and I prefer to train outdoors in summer heat anyways.
Since I train alone sometimes a spin class now and then is fun. My body is very sensitive to bike fit so I limit the amount of time I ride on another bike and would rather ride my trainer
I don't swim much because that is my strongest leg. I can generally get that where I want it in about six weeks. If I swim, it's generally just a short "maintenance" swim of 1000 yards twice per week at the most.
Many triathletes tend to work on their swim (often their weakness) with a masters group during the winter months. My thoughts on this is only effective if you are consistent and are swimming purposefully, working on your technique limiters and improving. Otherwise it maybe a waste of time and energy.
For me, trying various protocols, following a traditional periodized plan including the following phases of training work best.
• “off” after the last race of my season
• “Preparation” after I take time off (1-4 weeks)
• “Base” late winter/early springtime
• “Build” springtime into summer
• “Race” Summer into fall
You can email me about coaching programs or send me ideas for another article
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1 Tbsp. almond or peanut butter (or to taste)
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Ice to taste
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1/2 cup fresh orange juice
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3/4 cup water
Ice to taste
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1/2 cup frozen strawberries
1/2 cup frozen peaches
1 scoop Greenberry Shakeology powder
3/4 cup water
Ice to taste
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1/2 cup combined frozen blueberries and blackberries
1 tsp. fresh orange juice
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Lose Weight
Feel Energized
Improve Digestion and Regularity
Lower Cholesterol1
Tastes delicious, too!
Click here to hear what Doctors are saying
To learn more about Shakeology, or to place your order,click here.
Shakeology Recipes:
Pumpkin Cheesecake Shakeology
1 scoop Chocolate Shakeology
1/2 cup natural pumpkin
1 tbsp Fat Free Jello Cheescake pudding mix
dash of pumpkin pie spice
cup of ice
8oz cold water
Carl Daikeler Special
1-1/2 scoops Chocolate Shakeology® powder
1 Tbsp. almond or peanut butter (or to taste)
1 banana
1 cup ice
8 oz. water
Choco Loco
1/2 banana
1 scoop Chocolate Shakeology powder
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup non-fat soy, rice, or almond milk
Ice to taste
Chocolate Mocha
1 scoop Chocolate Shakeology
1 cup cold coffee (cool the brewed coffee over ice first)
1/2 cup water; or nonfat milk; soy, rice, or almond milk
Ice to taste
Tip: Add cinnamon and nutmeg for a cappuccino-flavored shake!
Sunrise
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1 scoop Greenberry Shakeology® powder
3/4 cup water
Ice to taste
Strawberry Peach Surprise
1/2 cup frozen strawberries
1/2 cup frozen peaches
1 scoop Greenberry Shakeology powder
3/4 cup water
Ice to taste
Blues Buster
1/2 cup combined frozen blueberries and blackberries
1 tsp. fresh orange juice
1 Tbsp. non-fat blueberry yogurt
1 scoop Greenberry Shakeology powder
3/4 cup of water
Ice to taste
See what doctors are saying about Shakeology!
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O: Opportunities
A: And
C: Challenges to
H: Help
E: Eachother
S: Succeed
I'm looking for more people to grow my team! I'm on a mission and I need people who want to help others get fit, get fit themselves and earn some money while doing it.
This is an amazing business and I'm having a training starting Monday that you could be a part of to help you with your business. Email me for more info!!!!
If you have been thinking about ordering Shakeology, now is the time. Any new customer or coach that orders Shakeology on HD, gets entered to win a free P90X one on one DVD.
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I love the feeling I got from working out / training that I was accomplishing something. I started Insanity in November 2010 and loved how I did not gain my typically "off" season training weight, my body was shaping and getting firmer so I haven't stopped.
As a a triathlon coach for 12 years I was turned on to BeachBody coaching and have enjoyed it. I started my journey with Insanity and then P90X with my TRX. I love working out in my house and challenging myself with the workouts that BeachBody provides. I currently incorporate p90X and Insanity into my run/bike training. I have gotten leaner/stronger/ more fit with the BeachBody workouts and their nutrition...Shakeology is AMAZING!
I am in the best shape of my life and I keep striving for better.
So, I have now decided to take my fitness to a whole new level...Coaching! If you love fitness or are staring out in your fitness journey, I would love to help you reach your goals. I live for this stuff...my friends and family think I'm nuts at how passionate I am with my business and how much energy I have for BeachBody.
I'm here to help you push through the tough times when you think it won't happen (but it will), to celebrate when you lose those stubborn pounds, and anytime in-between.
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SIGN UP NOW THOUGH DECEMBER 31ST TO get a FREE sample of Shakeology, I am a Heath and Fitness Coach and 11MONTHS AGO JOINED BEACHBODY the top selling fitness products on the market like P90X, TurboFire, INSANITY, and we also have the healthiest meal replacement shake out there that has it all called Shakeology.
I have been drinking Shakeology since June 2010, 6 months before I became a BeachBody coach. It's everything all rolled into one so thats what sets it apart from all the other meal replacement shakes out there that you may have heard of or will hear of. Not to say those others products are great too but with Shakeology you are getting it ALL and thats what makes it so special.
I am looking for OTHERS who are willing to commit to drinking Shakeology 1x per day for 60 days and track your progress, how you feel, and give me a honestly testimonial that I can display on my blog for others to see! I will give you a 60 days with a training plan
I want this small testimonial group to be supportive, new shakeology tasters, who are willing to commit to this and get ready to change how they feel and change their health before the New Year!! We will have a lot of accountability with the facebook group I have created so we can share recipes, our concerns, results, etc to help one another stay on track.
If you are interested in doing me this favor please email me at wendy@t2coaching.com OR go place your order NOW at www.getfit-getstrong-getfast-getwendy.com
Enjoy healthy nutrition RISK FREE for 30 days
with Our Bottom-of-the-Bag Guarantee
• If you don't feel healthier, more energized, and simply amazing, you won't pay. You can return Shakeology for any reason and get your money back (less s&h)—even if the bag is empty!
• To return, simply make a 30-second call to our friendly Customer Service team, rated "A" by the Better Business Bureau®.
• Get FREE shipping with Home Direct.**†
• Plus get 2 FREE workout DVDs (in your first shipment) and a FREE shaker cup (in your second shipment) as thank-you gifts for choosing Home Direct.**†
Shakeology. The Healthiest Meal of the Day.
Why you need Shakeology now*
Shakeology can help you:
• Lose weight
• Reduce cravings
• Increase energy and stamina
• Promote healthy digestion and regularity
• Lower cholesterol1
Tastes delicious, too.
Anyone who commits and does me this favor will get 60 day training plan starting in to show my appreciation!!!
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
What is your fitness goal for 2014?
We have all heard the saying "if you always do what you always did, then you will always get what you always got."
Did you achieve success in 2013?
Did you then reflect on your season and how do you plan to make necessary changes so you are successful in 2014?
Do you need more balance?
More or less training?
Fine tune your nutrition?
Spend more time with your family?
Focus on more "me" time?
If you have not done so, now is the time to sit down and answer the following questions:
Your answers often dictate how you plan to transition into winter. Maybe you took some time off to let your body rest and are ready to jump into the New Year. Maybe you are just starting a more healthy and active lifestyle and want to stay more active in 2013.
Below are a few ideas to keep you active this winter which often leads to better nutrition, stress reduction and more time for family
If you goal is to increase your functional strength training, TRX if for your. Please click on the link to find out how TRX core, functional strength training can improve your fitness which indirectly improves your performance.
If you goal is to do your first triathlon or assess your fitness each month, find some local indoor triathlons. For those living in CO, the 7 th annual t2coaching Indoor Triathlon series maybe a fit for you. 15 minute swim, 15 minute bike, 15 minute run. January 27nd, March 3 th and April 28th.
Maybe you want to improve you swimming. I recommend finding a local coach that can view your stroke with and underwater camera. t2coaching offers 6 week focused stroke technique sessions
Are you ready to run a marathon or train for an Ironman in 2013 or 2014? Consider joining a local group training program. t2coaching offers a 16 week coached group run leading up to the Colorado Marathon.
Lets set up a time to discuss your previous experience and commitment to training and I will guide you with race selection and training preparation.
Whether you’re looking to get ready for ski/boarding season, want to drop a few pounds, feel stronger throughout your day, have faster recoveries or a fuller range of motion, you may want to invest in a BeachBody home-based fitness programs. I have an Insanity/P90X addiction. This program has increased my core strength, flexibility, speed and agility, resulting in personal best times.
With a little planning and preparation, you can achieve your goals, stay healthy this winter and enter the spring 2013 season fit and strong.
Wendy Mader is a USAT Level II triathlon coach and owner of t2coaching.com. My mission is to help you reach your goals! If you have any questions or comments please send me an email wendy@t2coaching.com or go to www.t2coaching.com to find out more about your coaching options. To get what you have never had, you must do what you have never done
Did you achieve success in 2013?
Did you then reflect on your season and how do you plan to make necessary changes so you are successful in 2014?
Do you need more balance?
More or less training?
Fine tune your nutrition?
Spend more time with your family?
Focus on more "me" time?
If you have not done so, now is the time to sit down and answer the following questions:
- What do you enjoy about your Health, Wellness and Fitness (topics include nutrition, stress management activity, massage therapy, chiropractor, acupuncture, Pilates endurance, core strength, balance, flexibility and speed)?
- What would you change about your Health, Wellness and Fitness?
- What are you goals for the next 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, 3 years and 5 years?
- How do you plan to reach your goals?
Your answers often dictate how you plan to transition into winter. Maybe you took some time off to let your body rest and are ready to jump into the New Year. Maybe you are just starting a more healthy and active lifestyle and want to stay more active in 2013.
Below are a few ideas to keep you active this winter which often leads to better nutrition, stress reduction and more time for family
If you goal is to increase your functional strength training, TRX if for your. Please click on the link to find out how TRX core, functional strength training can improve your fitness which indirectly improves your performance.
If you goal is to do your first triathlon or assess your fitness each month, find some local indoor triathlons. For those living in CO, the 7 th annual t2coaching Indoor Triathlon series maybe a fit for you. 15 minute swim, 15 minute bike, 15 minute run. January 27nd, March 3 th and April 28th.
Maybe you want to improve you swimming. I recommend finding a local coach that can view your stroke with and underwater camera. t2coaching offers 6 week focused stroke technique sessions
Are you ready to run a marathon or train for an Ironman in 2013 or 2014? Consider joining a local group training program. t2coaching offers a 16 week coached group run leading up to the Colorado Marathon.
Lets set up a time to discuss your previous experience and commitment to training and I will guide you with race selection and training preparation.
Whether you’re looking to get ready for ski/boarding season, want to drop a few pounds, feel stronger throughout your day, have faster recoveries or a fuller range of motion, you may want to invest in a BeachBody home-based fitness programs. I have an Insanity/P90X addiction. This program has increased my core strength, flexibility, speed and agility, resulting in personal best times.
With a little planning and preparation, you can achieve your goals, stay healthy this winter and enter the spring 2013 season fit and strong.
Wendy Mader is a USAT Level II triathlon coach and owner of t2coaching.com. My mission is to help you reach your goals! If you have any questions or comments please send me an email wendy@t2coaching.com or go to www.t2coaching.com to find out more about your coaching options. To get what you have never had, you must do what you have never done
Road Vs Tri Bike
Last year I wrote a post about road vs tri bike. http://www.gotribalnow.com/expert/bike-fit-tri-vs-road. I revisited my article because I am in the position of changing bike sponsors with Team Timex for 2012 and comtemplating purchasing a road bike vs another tri bike. If you dont want to read more remember bike fit is most important when deciding on a bike to race on.
After 19 years racing triathlon I have only ridden a triathlon bike for the past three. I have been able to train on both my road and triathlon bike to compare fit, feel and comfort.
In 2009 I only road my tri bike. In 2010 I road both my tri and road bike equal amounts. In 2011 I primarily trained on my road bike and used the TT for races and once a week to stay accustomed to the difference in position. I am not a big fan of TT bikes. I was not prepared at how different the feel would be and was quite unnerved in no noticable difference in my performance and running off the bike. Here is my take on tri vs road geometry bikes.
Time Trial bikes are said to give you a 1-2 mph advantage. In my experience I did not find that significance between racing on my road and tri bike
Time Trial bikes geometry makes it easier to run off of the bike. I did not notice a difference
Getting you in the most aero position (like I was in 2009) possible is not necessarily going to result in the greatest speed. "Too aero" is when your power output drops because of your aero position and the benefits of being aero are overshadowed by pedalling with less power
Road bikes are friendly for group rides
Road bikes are that much more uncomfortable in general.
Road bike are better for aggressive handling/cornering
Road bikes handle better on downhill and powering uphill
Regardless of riding a road or tri bike if your objective is racing performance, buy a bike that gets your body in the most aero position without losing power (an areo road bike) and train on it for racing, one that fits and is comfortable. If you're going to race, you need to put time in the saddle, down in the aero position so you can build the strength necessary to do it comfortably.
I am selling my Orbea, let me know if you are interested. Size 51, carbon frame, bars, dura components, wheels and pedals not included. My new sponsor for 2012 is QR!
After 19 years racing triathlon I have only ridden a triathlon bike for the past three. I have been able to train on both my road and triathlon bike to compare fit, feel and comfort.
In 2009 I only road my tri bike. In 2010 I road both my tri and road bike equal amounts. In 2011 I primarily trained on my road bike and used the TT for races and once a week to stay accustomed to the difference in position. I am not a big fan of TT bikes. I was not prepared at how different the feel would be and was quite unnerved in no noticable difference in my performance and running off the bike. Here is my take on tri vs road geometry bikes.
Time Trial bikes are said to give you a 1-2 mph advantage. In my experience I did not find that significance between racing on my road and tri bike
Time Trial bikes geometry makes it easier to run off of the bike. I did not notice a difference
Getting you in the most aero position (like I was in 2009) possible is not necessarily going to result in the greatest speed. "Too aero" is when your power output drops because of your aero position and the benefits of being aero are overshadowed by pedalling with less power
Road bikes are friendly for group rides
Road bikes are that much more uncomfortable in general.
Road bike are better for aggressive handling/cornering
Road bikes handle better on downhill and powering uphill
Regardless of riding a road or tri bike if your objective is racing performance, buy a bike that gets your body in the most aero position without losing power (an areo road bike) and train on it for racing, one that fits and is comfortable. If you're going to race, you need to put time in the saddle, down in the aero position so you can build the strength necessary to do it comfortably.
I am selling my Orbea, let me know if you are interested. Size 51, carbon frame, bars, dura components, wheels and pedals not included. My new sponsor for 2012 is QR!
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