Nils Stenvig Year One Coach Thread
Here's your personal Coach 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.
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Your WHY and Goals
Coming soon...see homework below!
Your Notes
Just turned 31. I took the 2017 year off from racing, due to birth of our first child, a move across country to Tennessee, and start of a new career. My last IM race was Wisconsin, 2016. I also did IMWI in 2013 and 2015.
I've not done much training to speak of since last year. I've done a fair amount of indoor cycling and outdoor mountain biking. I had some achilles pain that kept me from doing much running, though it's improved significantly at this point. I've swam a handful of times this year. On an average week right now I'm: Biking 2-4 times per week, total of 2 to 5 hours
Running 3 to 5 times per week, all short runs of 5 miles or less
Swimming once per week
Races
- 09/23/2018 - IM Chattanooga **2018 placeholder (A)
- 11/04/2018 - IM Florida 2018 (B)
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 07/31/2017
- Complete the Trial Testing Week, save your Bike and Run Zones to the My Zones Page.
- More when we pick your races!!!
Coach Notes
Thanks for reaching out, especially so far in advance. And congratulations to you on the birth of your child.
I'm glad you have stayed active if only to stay sane! 
seriously though, and Stepping away from being active for a long time means that you've got a long way to go when you come back. Even the low level of activity such as yours can help.
That said, we need to think about how we're going to handle the rest of this year. I don't know what your bandwidth looks like for the rest of this season, but I encourage you to sign up for a half marathon. This will help you run with the intent, and give you a bit of a purpose. I don't want you to go nuts with the mileage given your Achilles, we just need some direction.
In addition, it would be great if you could get out for one or two longer rides before the weather changes. I find that they always are nice benchmarks to have… And since you moved, there might be a new century or course that is appealing to you. Exploring is always fun!
From a macro level we would be doing more consistent running and dialing in a good run frequency program for you. I'd like to get you into the gym or doing something at home with strength for a few weeks before we start the OutSeason®. I don't see you starting the AL season until January, unless you pick up an early-season half that speeds things up.
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 (to be announced)
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
This will be unlocked after your trial expires.
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