IM 70.3 Preparation Days

0 comments By liz Filed in Feedback, Preparation Days April 23rd, 2012 @ 1:35 pm

Well done to everyone that attended our IM 70.3 Preparation Days this weekend. Sounds like you all had a good time despite the showers!

Thanks to KL for taking the time to send us some feedback:

“Hi guys,
A massive thank you for yesterday’s fantastic training day.
Like many triathletes, I’m guilty of spending too much money on gadgets, gizmos and gear. What I spent on yesterday’s prep day was, however, the best money I’ve spent all year.
Very well organised, positive approach for all standards and well-informed, approachable coaches.
Best of luck for the future. I’ll definitely be recommending you to my club members.”

Well done to the coaching team of Richard Jones, Mike Redshaw, Dan Salcedo and Dean Hughes.

6 months to IM Wales – have you got a plan?

0 comments By liz Filed in Training programs March 29th, 2012 @ 12:46 pm

Follow a training plan designed by Welsh IM record holder Richard Jones

Time flies! There are now just over 24 weeks before the start of Ironman Wales. Have you got stuck into your training yet? The next few weeks are vital in establishing a base from which to build your training – not sure what you should be doing?

Richard Jones of thetrilife.com is delighted to be working with the organisers of this inaugural Ironman Wales event to bring you a training program written with local training and racing knowledge.

The training plans will lead you through your training and ensure that you are as prepared as you can be for your big day!

Read on if:

•this will be your first Ironman race
•this will be your first triathlon
•you are an experienced triathlete but suspect a structured training program including sessions that are tailored for this challenging course will help you achieve your potential
The 6 month program, which takes you all the way from developing new skills and endurance through to race specific training starts on 2nd April – so don’t delay! Buy your program now.

You don’t just buy a plan – you are buying coach support! Richard Jones, Thom Phillips and other expert coaches from thetrilife.com will be leading Preparation Days on the course on 28th/29th July 2012.

And it does not stop there – our coaches will be with you on race day for last minute advice and of course loads of encouragement!

When you buy a training program from thetrilife.com you will get as much coach support as you need from the experienced coaches at thetrilife.com via email. You can contact a coach using our dedicated email address: ironmanwalescoach@thetrilife.com – just drop us a line.

On top of this, your program is delivered via the internet so is accessible wherever you are AND your sessions are emailed to you nightly – no scraps of paper to carry around! Finally, you will have access to an online training diary so that you can track and analyse your training and monitor your progress.

As with all thetrilife.com training programs you will get:

•Fully structured and effective sessions in all disciplines
•Progressive overload and recovery periods to develop fitness, strength and speed
•A course – specific training program
•Email support from a coach at thetrilife.com
•A well-planned taper
•Reassurance that you are doing the right training at the right time
•A comprehensive online training diary to track your progress
•thetrilife.com coaches available for last minute advice and reassurance over race weekend
Need more information

If you have any queries about this training program or wonder if the program will be right for you, please contact us at enquiries@thetrilife.com or call thetrilife.com on 07791 289792. And if you need a program that is more bespoke and tailored to your personal lifestyle, commitments and strengths and weaknesses please do contact a coach at thetrilife.com at enquiries@thetrilife.com.

thetrilife.com Athlete of the Year 2011

0 comments By liz Filed in Uncategorized February 28th, 2012 @ 9:57 pm

Every year the coaches of thetrilife.com put forward their suggestions to our team of directors for their Athlete of the Year. The coaches are asked to consider not only an athletes achievement, but also progress, overall attitude and the overcoming of particular obstacles along the way.

For 2011, we are delighted to announce that Conan Gibney coached by Richard Jones, has been chosen as thetrilife.com Athlete of the Year.

Conan is a long distance athlete with the goal of qualification for Kona. Rich told us “Conan’s commitment and level of preparation is second to none.”

Preparation for his priority race IM Mexico included turbo sessions, clothed in his bathroom with the shower on to help acclimatise and the thermostat in his flat on maximum for the 3 months leading up to the race. And all this with a family and a high pressure job.

The conditions on race day were atrotious and were changing by the hour with high winds, rain, sunshine etc but Conan stuck to his race plan, and achieved his Kona goal.

Rich said “Conan’s attitude is better than many pro athletes I have known over the years.”

Many congratulations Conan – you are an inspiration!

thetrilife.com coaches continue to develop their skills

0 comments By liz Filed in Uncategorized February 13th, 2012 @ 5:00 pm
Richard Melik and Richard Jones at CPD 2

Yesterday, Sunday 12th February, it was our 2nd CPD (continued professional development) of the year and we were delighted to invite Richard Melik from Freespeed to give us a presentation on bike fit and then give us a demonstration of the Retul bike fitting system using our head coach Richard Jones as as athlete.

thetrilife.com with Freespeeds's Richard Melik

We came away armed with much more knowledge about the finer details of bike fitting for triathletes and how this differs depending on race duration. It was a brilliant day – many thanks Richard. 

Session of the month

0 comments By office1 Filed in Uncategorized February 7th, 2012 @ 10:04 pm

Dan Salcedo has just loaded his session of the month. It is a swim session focusing on upper aerobic development and pace awareness to help you improve your technique and maintain those technical gains over an entire swim set.

If you would like to see Dan’s session either login as a member or take a trial membership and take a look.

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