Robert Goekler Official Coach Thread

Coach Patrick · August 24, 2017 7:58PM

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.

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 Notes

I am 47, I have not ran a Triathlon, a few relays and Duathalons I am an avid runner with several races every year. Biking is as I feel usually deciding the night before how far I will go. Longest distance was 33 miles with a 2 mile run after. Swimming is new, While I can swim I have zero open water experience and limited laps. I actually started laps swimming yesterday. Six laps and a few drills for comfort in the water, after an 8 mile run. I have listed as many races as you allowed however it should note that I plan on as many as I can get to throughout the year.

Your Races

10/07/2017 - Mesa Sprint Triathlon (A)
02/24/2018 - Phoenix Marathon (A)
04/29/2018 - Cactus Man (A)
07/28/2018 - Ironman 70.3 Santa Rosa (A)
11/18/2018 - Ironman Arizona 2018 (A)

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 08/24/2017
Complete the Trial Testing Week, save your Bike and Run Zones to the My Zones Page.
On 8/21 Follow the Template Trial / Testing Plan to end on 8/27/2017
On 8/28 Load the Beginner 2017 Short Course, 20wks to end on 10/9/2017
On 10/10 Load the -- Run Durability 1 (9 months out) -- 4 weeks to end on 11/6/2017
On 10/30 Load the Beginner 2017 OutSeason / Run Durability Plan, 14wks to end on 2/4/2018
On 12/25 Load the Beginner Marathon [Balanced], 24 Weeks to end on 2/24/2018
On 2/25 Load the Beginner 2017 EN*Half to end on 4/29/2018
On 4/30 Load the Post HalfIron Transition Plan, All Levels (2wks) to end on 5/13/2018
On 5/14 Load the Beginner 2017 EN*Half to end on 7/28/2018
On 7/29 Load the Beginner 2017 EN*Full to end on 11/19/2018

Coach Notes

Great to have you on the Team! You are just getting started, so I think that you should load up our Short Course plan to get on track for your race and have fun with the remainder of your year. Consistency -- a basic week -- is our top goal for you.

Beyond that, your 2018 is all about the whole build across the year to the Ironman...that kicks off with a short OutSeason® (Winter) training plan, and then into the Balanced Marathon plan to get you the long runs into your Marathon.

All of this is outlined ^above^, and it could look a bit overwhelming right now...but you have the framework that you need. As you add / do new races, you can reach out to me here and I can help you out!

I look forward to talking with you soon! https://calendly.com/pmccrann/weektwo

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