Hey Abbey, Welcome! Super cool have you BACK with us. I'm here help you with getting back into it and sync'd up.
Challenge Roth for the second time around! What a cool race. I have heard the crowds and experience is just fantastic. I'm thinking of putting Challenge Roth on my bucket list - just for the race experience.
Since this is your second time around, let me know what you are interested in, and I'll point you in the right direction. Our goal is to not only make you fitter, but smarter, and offer you the help and experience of our entire team to put together a race you race be proud of!
I saw that your Garmin was sync'd with Final Surge last spring. It still should be but if your first few workouts don't post you may have to go back and sync it again.
Here's the reminder:
Connect only one! Chose either Strava OR Garmin. Strava works better if you ride on Zwift!
Here are some other things to consider:
#1 Remember to Subscribe to your Coach Thread.
Subscribe to your Coach Thread and get an email when we respond. Your Coach Thread is the best way to get a hold of us. It documents all of your training questions, its always here for your reference.
Sync your Garmin or Strava account with Final Surge. All your workouts will upload automatically.
Connect only one! Chose either Strava OR Garmin. Strava works better if you ride on Zwift!
#3 Down load the Final Surge App
Consider downloading the Final Surge App. This makes it way easier to add comments about how you felt, ate, weather, and paces etc. Those are all super helpful to you as you track your progress, prepare and plan your for your race.
We definitely want to see those hours, miles, and heart beats - but we also want to know how you felt, mood, how mentally easy or hard the workout was, what you ate and drank on those long rides (helps dial in your fueling and hydration for long races), what went good (as a reminder) and what you want to work on next time. This takes your Final Surge account from just workout data to a full on training log - where you see your progression and become a smarter athlete.
To make comments, select the activity and click on the "pencil" icon to tap "how I felt" or "perceived effort." You can add a few notes about what you ate/drank, how you felt mentally, the weather or any aches etc. Those comments are really handy when you are comparing workouts, tailoring your own training, evaluating progress and planning for your ride. It also makes it easy to look at and plan for your upcoming workouts. Just a quick not goes a long way.
Our forums and GroupME chat its a great place to learn, ask questions and connect for accountability with other Team members. Need to buy a new training gadget? What is the best xxxx? Want some advice about your race we? We have someone on the Team that as done it before and can help you race like a veteran. Ask in the group chat, start a forum post, or just search the library.
Your new Friends are waiting for you.
GroupMe is an app you can download to your smartphone, visit on the web, and even search if you want. GroupMe is a running group chat that team members use to get a quick answer to a question, accountability, and celebrate a new PR!
We have workouts already built for Zwift and Trainer Road for the OutSeason, HIM and IM plans. If you have a smart trainer and a Zwift or Trainer Road account, download the workouts for Zwift to your computer or login to Trainer Road library and get after it inside.
For Zwift: Unzip the workouts into Documents -> Zwift -> Workouts -> "rider number" folder on the device you use to stream Zwift. My "rider number" is 126713. It will be the only numbered folder under workouts.
For Trainer Road: Use this like to request access to the EN workout library. Request access by sending a message "Request Invite to Trainer Road" to ppisaj2s@inbound.intercom-mail.com
My goal is to make your first month of Endurance Nation as simple and as awesome as possible! I want to help you get the most out of your workouts, Final Surge, learn more about race execution and how the team can help you get to your race goals.
Hi Matt, Thank you; it’s good to be back! It was a hard decision to leave but an easy decision to return.
I think my EN footer has confused you (I haven’t worked out how to update it yet). I’m doing IM Estonia this year, not Roth. But I do plan on returning to Roth in 2021. Thanks for the instructions on Final Surge.
@matt limbert after a busy and stressful week last week I have taken a couple of days off training to Re-Set.
My 70.3 in May is cancelled and it is unlikely that my IM scheduled for August will not go ahead. If it does, I am doubtful it will be safe to travel to Estonia anyway. So; I have gone through Patrick's COVID-19 guidance and I have adjusted my schedule as follows:
30th March: stop Half IM Plan, start Outseason 14 week Bike Focused Plan & add Core and Swim cord session.
18th May: start 12 week IM Plan if it looks like this is still going ahead. If not, carry on with Outseason Plan to the end (28th June); then re-assess - if no races are on the horizon at this point I'll consider a Get Faster Plan or something along those lines.
Does this sound OK? Please point out if I'm "off piste" with this.
@Coach Patrick thank you so much for my "welcome back" card which I received in the post last week. It was a nice touch and it really brightened up my day!
Way to go! You are spot on for adjusting your training! 👊 Yes, Outseason (Bike intensity, run durability + swim cords and core), then audible to IM race specific block if the race is still on - or you transfer to another race. If no race then - yes - get faster or something along those lines. In that case, there might be a fall race that you might get interested in and that combination of training blocks makes perfect sense. You are "on piste" ⛷️
Bummer about the Half in May and the outlook for Estonia. I really love that you have pivoted so easily and have have the mental agility here. Your positivity is a super power. 😀
I look forward to you getting after in in the OutSeason.
Please use this form to update us on how things are going: https://forms.gle/k9p2o3ZYyhGo9U2N6 We will follow up with guidance and advice here in this thread.
Step Two: Book Your Coach Check In Call
As part of TeamEN, you and Coach Patrick will talk one-on-one roughly 4x per year. Let’s connect soon and keep you rolling. Book your check in call with Coach Patrick online here: https://calendly.com/pmccrann/15min
Need help picking a focus area? Ask us right here in this forum thread (be sure to @CoachP!!), via the red chat icon on the Members Site or by going to Help / Email Support.
Step Four: Your Friends are Waiting
We have several GroupMe channels where we want to hear about your training or you can get a quick answer to your latest race or gear question. Get motivation and team awesomeness via EN Live on Facebook or if you’d rather chat, then find your home on the most relevant Team EN GroupMe chat channel.
Please use this form to update us on how things are going: https://forms.gle/2BAufR2WyTUjkHvE7 We will follow up with guidance and advice via email so you can stay on track.
Step Two: Research Your Race
Leverage your teammates to make sure your race is the best it can be.
First, head over to the EN Forums and use the search functionality to see if there are race reports or other information in our system.
Second, ask the Team what they know by creating a research thread in the Races & Places Forum or by posting to the GroupMe 24/7 channel.
If there isn’t one, you can still head over to the Race Database and use the password WORKWORKS. From there you type the race name into the search box To get someone’s name. Return to the EN Forums and send them a private message!
** Additional Support **
In addition to The Forums and other Team-related support, you still have the chance to connect with Coach Patrick across your first year -- check the Athlete Roadmap. Right now it’s time for your three month call with Coach Patrick; and you can book it here.
If you are looking for support above and beyond the traditional Endurance Nation experience, you can book a consult with Coach Patrick. These are billed at $100/hour and Can be on almost any training or racing topic. Please click here to learn more / get started.
Congratulations on moving forward with you training as you build to your race goals. We can’t wait to see what you are capable of this season!
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Hey Abbey, Welcome! Super cool have you BACK with us. I'm here help you with getting back into it and sync'd up.
Challenge Roth for the second time around! What a cool race. I have heard the crowds and experience is just fantastic. I'm thinking of putting Challenge Roth on my bucket list - just for the race experience.
Since this is your second time around, let me know what you are interested in, and I'll point you in the right direction. Our goal is to not only make you fitter, but smarter, and offer you the help and experience of our entire team to put together a race you race be proud of!
If any questions you have getting re-started - chat with me here in this forum or schedule another call with me here: https://calendly.com/new-member-phone-call/1
I saw that your Garmin was sync'd with Final Surge last spring. It still should be but if your first few workouts don't post you may have to go back and sync it again.
Here's the reminder:
Connect only one! Chose either Strava OR Garmin. Strava works better if you ride on Zwift!
Here are some other things to consider:
#1 Remember to Subscribe to your Coach Thread.
Subscribe to your Coach Thread and get an email when we respond. Your Coach Thread is the best way to get a hold of us. It documents all of your training questions, its always here for your reference.
Here is how:
#2 Get setup in Final Surge.
Sync your Garmin or Strava account with Final Surge. All your workouts will upload automatically.
Connect only one! Chose either Strava OR Garmin. Strava works better if you ride on Zwift!
#3 Down load the Final Surge App
Consider downloading the Final Surge App. This makes it way easier to add comments about how you felt, ate, weather, and paces etc. Those are all super helpful to you as you track your progress, prepare and plan your for your race.
We definitely want to see those hours, miles, and heart beats - but we also want to know how you felt, mood, how mentally easy or hard the workout was, what you ate and drank on those long rides (helps dial in your fueling and hydration for long races), what went good (as a reminder) and what you want to work on next time. This takes your Final Surge account from just workout data to a full on training log - where you see your progression and become a smarter athlete.
To make comments, select the activity and click on the "pencil" icon to tap "how I felt" or "perceived effort." You can add a few notes about what you ate/drank, how you felt mentally, the weather or any aches etc. Those comments are really handy when you are comparing workouts, tailoring your own training, evaluating progress and planning for your ride. It also makes it easy to look at and plan for your upcoming workouts. Just a quick not goes a long way.
Final Surge | Mobile Apps
https://www.finalsurge.com/apps
#4 Join our GroupMe chat
Our forums and GroupME chat its a great place to learn, ask questions and connect for accountability with other Team members. Need to buy a new training gadget? What is the best xxxx? Want some advice about your race we? We have someone on the Team that as done it before and can help you race like a veteran. Ask in the group chat, start a forum post, or just search the library.
Your new Friends are waiting for you.
GroupMe is an app you can download to your smartphone, visit on the web, and even search if you want. GroupMe is a running group chat that team members use to get a quick answer to a question, accountability, and celebrate a new PR!
GroupMe
· EN Live 24/7 [Join Here]
· Run Group [Join Here]
· Zwift Chat [Join Here]
· Events [Join Here]
· Race Groups [Join Here]
#5 Smart Trainer Integration
We have workouts already built for Zwift and Trainer Road for the OutSeason, HIM and IM plans. If you have a smart trainer and a Zwift or Trainer Road account, download the workouts for Zwift to your computer or login to Trainer Road library and get after it inside.
SignIn
http://members.endurancenation.us/TrainingPlan/TrainingPlanCentralPage.aspx#outseason
For Zwift: Unzip the workouts into Documents -> Zwift -> Workouts -> "rider number" folder on the device you use to stream Zwift. My "rider number" is 126713. It will be the only numbered folder under workouts.
For Trainer Road: Use this like to request access to the EN workout library. Request access by sending a message "Request Invite to Trainer Road" to ppisaj2s@inbound.intercom-mail.com
My goal is to make your first month of Endurance Nation as simple and as awesome as possible! I want to help you get the most out of your workouts, Final Surge, learn more about race execution and how the team can help you get to your race goals.
Talk with you soon,
Matt, Training Plan Coordinator
Thank you; it’s good to be back! It was a hard decision to leave but an easy decision to return.
I think my EN footer has confused you (I haven’t worked out how to update it yet). I’m doing IM Estonia this year, not Roth. But I do plan on returning to Roth in 2021.
Thanks for the instructions on Final Surge.
If I have any questions I’ll be in touch
All the best
Abbey
Hi @matt limbert
Do you have a link for the Zwift workouts for the Half IM and the Full IM plans? The link you sent above seems to be for the Outseason.
Thanks in advance
Abbey
@ABBEY BONNER
Here is the link for the Half: https://app.box.com/s/ynnhhk4dinvudqsjfectdbdggwi050aa
Here is the link for the Full: https://app.box.com/s/0k52r4nzb0aq9rvmf2gby8uce5mlq4z5
Pro tip. Download and copy all Levels 1, 2, 3. Then you can chose what level you want to do based on how you are feeling and time available.
As bonus round info! Have you seen this?! Coach Patrick goes over the minimalist plan
Let me know what you think and how that works.
Oh, more more thing:
Did you check out our Zwift GroupMe team text group yet?
This is where the rest of the team coordinates routes and times to meetup and ride together. See video of what it is all about here: http://members.endurancenation.us/Community/GroupMe(TeamText).aspx
Thank you @matt limbert ; very helpful 👍️
@ABBEY BONNER Just checking in with you. Saw a great ride this past weekend. How is it going for you?
@matt limbert after a busy and stressful week last week I have taken a couple of days off training to Re-Set.
My 70.3 in May is cancelled and it is unlikely that my IM scheduled for August will not go ahead. If it does, I am doubtful it will be safe to travel to Estonia anyway. So; I have gone through Patrick's COVID-19 guidance and I have adjusted my schedule as follows:
30th March: stop Half IM Plan, start Outseason 14 week Bike Focused Plan & add Core and Swim cord session.
18th May: start 12 week IM Plan if it looks like this is still going ahead. If not, carry on with Outseason Plan to the end (28th June); then re-assess - if no races are on the horizon at this point I'll consider a Get Faster Plan or something along those lines.
Does this sound OK? Please point out if I'm "off piste" with this.
@Coach Patrick thank you so much for my "welcome back" card which I received in the post last week. It was a nice touch and it really brightened up my day!
I hope you guys are safe and well?
@ABBEY BONNER
Way to go! You are spot on for adjusting your training! 👊 Yes, Outseason (Bike intensity, run durability + swim cords and core), then audible to IM race specific block if the race is still on - or you transfer to another race. If no race then - yes - get faster or something along those lines. In that case, there might be a fall race that you might get interested in and that combination of training blocks makes perfect sense. You are "on piste" ⛷️
Bummer about the Half in May and the outlook for Estonia. I really love that you have pivoted so easily and have have the mental agility here. Your positivity is a super power. 😀
I look forward to you getting after in in the OutSeason.
P.S. I love your GroupMe photo BTW.
@ABBEY BONNER
https://endurancenation.wistia.com/medias/bl9laz9l18
Welcome to your SECOND MONTH inside Endurance Nation!
Our goal is to check in with you, determine the best way to help you continue your journey, and share your progress with the Team!
First off, watch Coach Patrick’s Month Two video.
Step One: Quick Update
Please use this form to update us on how things are going: https://forms.gle/k9p2o3ZYyhGo9U2N6 We will follow up with guidance and advice here in this thread.
Step Two: Book Your Coach Check In Call
As part of TeamEN, you and Coach Patrick will talk one-on-one roughly 4x per year. Let’s connect soon and keep you rolling. Book your check in call with Coach Patrick online here: https://calendly.com/pmccrann/15min
Step Three: Pick Your Learning Focus
We have several courses and resources for you based on your interest. You can browse the Courses here or review the Coach Lesson archive here. Don’t forget to check in on the Official EN Athlete Roadmap to see how you are progressing.
Need help picking a focus area? Ask us right here in this forum thread (be sure to @CoachP!!), via the red chat icon on the Members Site or by going to Help / Email Support.
Step Four: Your Friends are Waiting
We have several GroupMe channels where we want to hear about your training or you can get a quick answer to your latest race or gear question. Get motivation and team awesomeness via EN Live on Facebook or if you’d rather chat, then find your home on the most relevant Team EN GroupMe chat channel.
Looking forward to your next step!
~ Brenda
@ABBEY BONNER
https://endurancenation.wistia.com/medias/nfahr9cl1b
Welcome to your THIRD MONTH inside Endurance Nation!
Our goal this month is to help you be race ready for your next big event and make sure your connected with your teammates!
First OFF, be sure to check out Coach Patrick’s video online here.
Step One: Quick Update Form
Please use this form to update us on how things are going: https://forms.gle/2BAufR2WyTUjkHvE7 We will follow up with guidance and advice via email so you can stay on track.
Step Two: Research Your Race
Leverage your teammates to make sure your race is the best it can be.
Step Three: Connect with Fellow Racers
** Additional Support **
In addition to The Forums and other Team-related support, you still have the chance to connect with Coach Patrick across your first year -- check the Athlete Roadmap. Right now it’s time for your three month call with Coach Patrick; and you can book it here.
If you are looking for support above and beyond the traditional Endurance Nation experience, you can book a consult with Coach Patrick. These are billed at $100/hour and Can be on almost any training or racing topic. Please click here to learn more / get started.
Congratulations on moving forward with you training as you build to your race goals. We can’t wait to see what you are capable of this season!
~ Team EN