Alessio Piccioni Official Coach Thread...

Coach Patrick · August 28, 2017 7:12PM

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 Races

Ironman® Lake Placid "A" Race on July 23, 2018

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 08/28/2017
Complete the Trial Testing Week, save your Bike and Run Zones to the My Zones Page.
On 8/28 Follow the Template Trial / Testing Plan to end on 9/3/2017
On 9/4 Load the -- Run Durability 1 (9 months out) -- 4 weeks to end on 10/1/2017
On 10/2 Load the -- Run Durability 2 (8 months out) -- 4 weeks to end on 10/29/2017
On 10/30 Load the Advanced 2017 OutSeason / Run Durability Plan, 14wks to end on 2/4/2018
On 2/5 Load the -- Swim Camp to end on 2/18/2018
On 2/19 Load the Advanced Bike Focus Block, 6 Weeks to end on 4/1/2018
On 4/2 Load the Advanced Get Faster Training Plan, 10wks to end on 6/10/2018
On 4/30 Load the Advanced 2017 EN*Full to end on 7/23/2018
On 7/24 Load the -- Post Ironman Transition Plan, All Levels (4wks) to end on 8/20/2018

Coach Notes

I see that you are training a ton of time (26+ hours a week) but inside Endurance Nation we will want to work with you to prioritize those sessions and create a natural build up to your race. You body needs some variety in order to be forced to adapt (and get fitter); the program I have outlined for you ^above^ does just that.

You'll kick things off with a Run Durability focus to build strength and a good run foundation. From there you enter our OutSeason® program -- a high-intensity bike/run program that will test you on many levels. Then we recover (Swim Camp) and enter the "mid" part of your year -- a specific Bike focus followed by (most of) our Mid Season speed work. Then we transition to Race Prep and get ready for Placid!

I am sure you have other races on the calendar, and if you tell me them here in this forum, I can update this flow to reflect any new races or priorities.

When we talk (Skype?) we can talk more about what it means to transition to the Team and how we can best help you. Here's where you can set up a call: https://calendly.com/pmccrann/15min (if none of those times work for you, please let me know).

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

RACE EXECUTION and how we can help you get faster by being smarter on race day. There are no medals for great swims or getting to the top of a hill first — on race day only your finish time counts. There are many ways of being faster, and here are some of the resources we have to help you out.

- The Four Keys of Race Execution Video: The Coaches walk you through the macro level elements of a successful race.

- Distance Specific Guidance: Learn the fundamentals of racing Short Course and Long Course events, from each discipline to pacing zones, etc.

- Race Specific Pages: We have aggregated information on specific races from the internet, race reports and even our own coaching resources. You can find your race Master Racing Page section.

- The Race Forums: You can search for race reports or connect with your teammates. There are sections for 70.3, 140.6, and Marathons.

If you have further questions or need more support, please reach out via your Coach Thread or to me using the Red Chat Icon at the bottom of the site.

~ Brenda

En OnBoarding Coordinator & Race Director

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