Margie Selby Year One Micro Thread
Here's your personal Micro Thread, as promised. This is where you'll return to post all your "coach" questions as responses; I'll see them and reply. This first post is here to guide you through your first year on EN, so you can always come back here.
As you'll see in this forum, I handle all manner of edits and changes. So post away, know that I reply here usually M/W/F each week.
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Your WHY and Goals
Coming soon...see homework below!
Your Season Outline
These are your recommended training plans, including the date you should start each one (sometimes you won’t complete a full plan but transition to another one). You can change your plans on the Training Plan page by clicking the Move / Change button. Learn more about each plan on the Training Plan Central Page.
- Last updated by Coach on 06/06/2017
- Complete the Trial Testing Week, save your Bike and Run Zones to the My Zones Page.
- 6/12 load the INT EN*Half Plan to end on 8/6
- 8/7 is a Transition week...just chill out, recover here...no running please but swim/bike away.
- 8/14 load the INT EN*Full Plan to end on 11/19
Coach Contact Points
These are all the key points in your first year where we must talk. You can schedule all calls with me for these times online here. Please remember to include your phone number.
- Welcome Call in Week One (set it up here)
- Coach Call in Week Two to talk about your season (set it up here)
- End of Trial Call -- We review your experience & Unlock Year One / Race Execution for you (set it up here)
- End of Season Call -- We review your year & Strategize for your “gap” and Year Two.
For short or last minute questions, we recommend you use the Red Chat Icon on the main Members website.
We have also organized a complete chart of the best ways to contact us online here.
Your First Month on the Team
You have quite a few things to do when you start up. There are instructions on the top of the website, but you can review them under Resources / 0-- First 30 Days on EN. If you have any trouble, don’t hesitate to reach out via the chat icon on the main Members website here.
Your First Year Inside Endurance Nation (including Race Stuff)
More will be unlocked after your trial expires, but because Boulder is so soon, please head over and check out our Half Race Execution Resources here.
Also, be sure to check out this forum post from your teammates on how to handle altitude in Boulder:
Your Homework
Tell Us Why You Choose EN & Your Season Goals
- Please reply below with WHY you chose Endurance Nation and WHY you train/compete.
- Whenever possible, please identify your goals -- time, body composition, completion...the sooner you put them down the sooner we can get towards achieving them.
Looking forward to working with you this year,
~ Coach P
Comments
I love training and race so that I stay accountable. As an older athlete,I get a kick out of spectators saying I "inspire" them; a polite way of saying "wow at your age?!" I hope to finish feeling pretty good physically with a competitive time (top 5-10 age group) and of course I would still like to sport a six pack. At least it's a goal, folks.
As for the Top Three things...I think it's:
- Your Plan Page here: My Plan
- The Race Execution page: Master Race Execution Page (Half & Full)
- And the https://endurancenation.vanillacommunities.com/sso?Target=/categories/general-training-discussions Forums (just browse and learn!).
I hope that helps!!!~ Coach P
I know we discussed a run video review, so let me know how you want to handle getting me that video. I'll work around you.
With your race in November, heading out in early October for your week away "hiking" with the boys sounds just fine to me. You'll either be in week 14 or 15 of the plan...week 15 is a big bike week and I'd like you to "do" that when you get back....lots of time on the bike is the easiest way to ramp back into it.
So before you go, let's make sure your run is progressing well and that you've hit a 2 hour run before you depart. It will be nice to have that in your back pocket as you head out for Heat Acclimation.
You mentioned adding weights ... Monday and Friday are what I prefer for the Body Weight stuff, nothing to flashy. You are welcome to do nightly core as well....about 15 minutes as you wind down your day. It can do wonders for your mind and 5 x 15' is 75' of core!!
I'd love that picture of you on your tribike when you can, posting here is fine. And as for your nutrition focus, here is our main resource page!
Chat soon,
~ Coach P