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Tuesday, July 13, 2010

The Energy Fitness Coaching Ironman Wisconsin Training Camp was a huge success this past weekend! We couldn’t be more proud of our athletes for their hard work, dedication and accomplishments! It was an epic weekend and one I will never forget!

Our camp began Friday morning, July 9, 2010. We started out with a yummy breakfast at the Hilton Garden Inn in Middleton, WI. After fueling up, Coach Rob lead the athletes on a 120 mile epic bike ride covering the whole Ironman Wisconsin bike course plus the out and back to and from the hotel. With baby Brecken on the way, I sagged the ride with the EFC Trailer in tow. The trailer carried personalized bike racks for each rider to use upon stopping for nutrition and hydration breaks and the car was stocked with food and drink. Each rider was able to ride his or her own pace while Coach Rob frequently road with one athlete at a time to provide tons of personalized coaching advice. The group really held together well and each athlete was able to work on personal strengths and weaknesses. Some athletes drove strong and fast in the flats, while other athletes powerfully climbed the hills. But by the second loop and after coaching from Rob, everyone was riding strong and steady in the flats and using momentum in the hills to climb efficiently and descend with confidence.

After a successful day on the course, we enjoyed a fun group dinner and discussion. Each athlete discussed the improvements that were made and we revisited the technique and strategy of how to ride the course most effectively. With bellies full, it was time for sleep as the next day would be filled with more volume!

Saturday included the Insane Terrain 125K ride and transition run. Athletes were able to use the skill learned Friday to ride successfully on Saturday, even on tired legs! Having two big rides and a transition run already under their belts by Saturday afternoon, not only provided confidence but it also provided reassurance that their training for race day was on track! After a late lunch and shopping at Endurance House, it was time to work on the swim. We spent Saturday evening working personally with each athlete to improve their body position, breathing, catch and pull in the water. The athletes enjoyed the cool water as the heat continued to soar all weekend and kicking the tired legs out also felt good. We concluded the day with a yummy dinner at Roman Candle and addressed personalized nutrition plans, cramping and the importance of warm ups. We also discussed how the right training plan is crucial to success and finished by covering race day planning and expectations.

After a good night’s sleep, although a little tired from the past 2 days, campers were eager to knock out 1 loop of the Ironman Wisconsin Run Course. We began the day by meeting Sunday morning for breakfast at HGI. Then Rob and I loaded our bikes and backpacks with each athlete’s personalized nutrition and down to Monona Terrace we all went. A thorough tour of transition was provided by Coach Rob. Athletes went through Monona Terrace and discovered the ins and outs of transition, as well as swim start, swim exit, bike out, bike in and run out. Next up, it was time for a dynamic warm up and then the run. Athletes exited the terrace right through run out and ran the entire 13.1 mile first loop of the course. Again, each athlete was able to run his or her own pace and receive personalized coaching advice and tips all while fueling and hydrating as needed. Through the streets of downtown Madison, out to the bike path, along the lake, and up and down the hills on campus, athletes learned the course and ran strong and steady in the heat. Everyone finished strong back downtown and it was absolutely amazing to realize their feat.

Many campers rode the farthest they have ever ridden on Friday and many campers ran the farthest they have run this season on Sunday. In 3 short days, immense training occurred and huge deposits were made in their bank accounts that they will now be able to withdrawal on race day!

Along with the personalized coaching advice and the massive amounts of focused training, each athlete also received a customized follow up SWAT analysis coaching report so they can continue building on all that was learned! EFC believes in a high level of personal attention to help each athlete achieve his or her own personal best!

Congrats EFC Ironman Wisconsin Campers! You did great! If you would like to share your experience, please post a comment here! Thanks for all you do! Can’t wait until September and listening to Mike Riley shout your name and “You are an Ironman!!!”

-Coach Kel and Coach Rob