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Ironman training and racing can bring with it, a dark side, and bright side. Both a beginner, and seasoned veteran, should be aware of both. The demands of Ironman changes lives, but it is the responsibly of coach and athlete, to ensure the change is going to make the life during and after Ironman healthy. The health of the athlete should be physical, but also mentally and socially. There will be a time, when swim/bike/run will not be part of the prescription for the day. Hopefully, this isn’t during a training block, but it ultimately will be a prescription someday once the athlete moves on from the Ironman lifestyle. As I navigated through my own racing career, and continue to navigate life without Ironman training in it, the bright and dark lessons learned along the way have become clear. I move athletes through training to gain faster splits, but also pay close attention to the impact this training has on the circle of life that surrounds them.
For a very limited time, QT2 Systems is offering a Kona sale on its Annual Mission Plan service! Sign up for a QT2 Mission Plan before October 23rd, and get special pricing of $99/28-days. No discount code necessary! Just purchase, and get the savings. Normally $124/28-days, this is our lowest Mission Plan pricing, ever, so don't miss out. Mission Plans are a fully customized and supported training program, built around your specific limiters and race schedule. To read more about Mission Plans and to sign up, click HERE.
For those of you that follow The Core Diet nutrition program recommended by QT2 and OutRival Racing, you know that we don’t recommend many supplements at all. This is because most supplements simply don’t work. Money spent on supplements is almost always better spent on good quality food products instead! Beta Alanine is one supplement that may have enough research behind it now to show some use in endurance sports. In fact, Beta-Alanine may help support muscle capacity and lessen muscle fatigue to benefit athletic performance. The amino acid beta-alanine supports muscle function by acting as a buffer to delay the onset of muscle fatigue for durations of exercise under 5 minutes.
Strength training is not something that should be an after thought to your triathlon and run training. This can be that little 1% extra, that can take your training and racing to the next level! Strength is an integral part of your training, but should be periodized along with your triathlon/run training.
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Ironman training and racing can bring with it, a dark side, and bright side. Both a beginner, and seasoned veteran, should be aware of both. The demands of Ironman changes lives, but it is the responsibly of coach and athlete, to ensure the change is going to make the life during and after Ironman healthy. The health of the athlete should be physical, but also mentally and socially. There will be a time, when swim/bike/run will not be part of the prescription for the day. Hopefully, this isn’t during a training block, but it ultimately will be a prescription someday once the athlete moves on from the Ironman lifestyle. As I navigated through my own racing career, and continue to navigate life without Ironman training in it, the bright and dark lessons learned along the way have become clear. I move athletes through training to gain faster splits, but also pay close attention to the impact this training has on the circle of life that surrounds them.
For a very limited time, QT2 Systems is offering a Kona sale on its Annual Mission Plan service! Sign up for a QT2 Mission Plan before October 23rd, and get special pricing of $99/28-days. No discount code necessary! Just purchase, and get the savings. Normally $124/28-days, this is our lowest Mission Plan pricing, ever, so don't miss out. Mission Plans are a fully customized and supported training program, built around your specific limiters and race schedule. To read more about Mission Plans and to sign up, click HERE.
For those of you that follow The Core Diet nutrition program recommended by QT2 and OutRival Racing, you know that we don’t recommend many supplements at all. This is because most supplements simply don’t work. Money spent on supplements is almost always better spent on good quality food products instead! Beta Alanine is one supplement that may have enough research behind it now to show some use in endurance sports. In fact, Beta-Alanine may help support muscle capacity and lessen muscle fatigue to benefit athletic performance. The amino acid beta-alanine supports muscle function by acting as a buffer to delay the onset of muscle fatigue for durations of exercise under 5 minutes.
Whether you are training for triathlon or looking for an IRONMAN distance race coach, QT2 understands the details involved in personal triathlon coaching and IRONMAN distance training. The training, nutrition, and execution processes used by QT2 triathlon training plans have been developed meticulously for over 15 years and provide a unique chance for triathletes to get the products and attention to detail rivaled by only the world's best triathlon coaches. If you take your triathlon racing and training as seriously as we do, then our personalized services will assist you in reaching your athletic triathlon and IRONMAN distance racing potential.
QT2 Systems LLC, offers complete endurance event preparation via its brands QT2 Systems (Advanced Triathlon Coach), OutRival Racing (Triathlon Coach), The Run Formula (Run Coach), The Cycling Formula (Cycling Coach), and The Core Diet (Endurance Sports Nutrition)! QT2 even has a Cycling Studio called CycleLife Studio (Spinning, Computrainer, and Strength)!
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