Joe Rubino's Official 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.
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 Notes
Originally joined EN in 2011 prior to first IM (Lake Placid) in 2012. Then again in 2012 prior to 2013 (Lake Placid). Followed the plans well and had great experiences and strong times (for me at least) - best time of 12:40. Then continued to race but didn't really follow a plan at IM France (2015) and IM Mont Tremblant (2017). The finishing times showed the lack of real focus in accordance to a plan (especially my lack of consistent running), but the family vacations were the primary focus, so that part was good. Also got derailed in the last couple years with a bike crash and (second) collarbone break and subsequent surgeries. Other than that have had no injuries throughout my years of endurance training and racing. Returning back to Placid in 2018 for my 5th Ironman and am in a good work/life situation that I can go all in, so am hoping for some big fitness gains and a strong result. Took about 2 weeks off after Tremblant this year and have since been following your recommended Run Durability guidance and been feeling good. Been running 6 days a week since and averaging about 25-28 miles per week.
Your Races
- Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga (5/20/2018)
- Ironman Lake Placid (7/22/18)
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 10/25/2017
- On 10/23/2017 Load the -- Run Durability 1 (9 months out) -- 4 weeks to end on 11/19/2017
- On 11/20/2017 Load the -- Run Durability 3 (7 months out) -- 4 weeks to end on 12/17/2017
- On 12/18/2017 Load the -- Run Durability 3 (7 months out) -- 4 weeks to end on 1/14/2018
- On 1/8/2018 Load the Advanced OutSeason Plan, 14wks to end on 4/15/2018
- On 4/1/2017 Load the Advanced EN*Half to end on 5/20/2018
- On 4/16/2018 Load the Swim Camp Plan to end on 4/29/2018
- On 4/30/2018 Load the Big Bike Week Plan to end on 05/06/2018
- On 5/7/2018 Load the Advanced EN*Full to end on 7/22/2018
- On 7/23/2018 Load the -- Post Ironman Transition Plan, All Levels (4wks) to end on 8/19/2018
Coach Notes
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
Comments
1) I'm doing Chattanooga 70.3, so want to make sure you were aware (sorry, must not have gotten through when I filled out the original survey)
2) I thought I read in the forums that races after July 1st would mean a January OS start. In the past I've felt kinda wrecked coming out of the outseason - almost like I'm peaking in April vs. July, but maybe that's the point. I'll do whatever you think is best, so let me know given my Placid target if the November OS is the best start or if I should transition to January and continue with the Run Durability Program until then. Thanks! Joe
Sorry I didn't get it in the list ^above^ the first time.
We have two options:
Thoughts?
~ Coach P
Also, January OS…what are some goals for you there?
- Body Comp Dialed in to within 5 LBs of Race Weight
- Running 35 miles a week (on average) across the 14 weeks.
- FTP target of 275 (starting from now)...aim high baby!
Hope this helps...Cco
Ps - yes to EliteEN...it opens in Dec/January and I will be in touch!
~ Coach P