Amber Callahan 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.
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Your Notes - Beginner
I just finished my first IM 70.3 (North Carolina) and would like to complete the IMTX at the end of April. I had a slow 70.3 (7 hours, 47 min) so I know I have my work cutout for me to increase speed to finish in time for the full in April. I think the most opportunity to help with overall time is in the bike, I have not been training with power, but would like to. I'd also like to know/learn more about nutrition and make sure I'm doing it all right 
Your Races
- 04/28/2018 Ironman® Texas NA Championships
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 11/01/17
- Complete the Trial Testing Week, save your Bike and Run Zones to the My Zones Page.
- On 10/30/2017 Load the -- Run Durability 1 (9 months out) -- 4 weeks to end on 11/26/2017
- On 11/27/2017 Load the -- Run Durability 2 (8 months out) -- 4 weeks to end on 12/24/2017
- [TRANSITION EARLY]
- On 12/4/2017 Load the Beginner OutSeason / Run Durability Plan, 14wks to end on 3/11/2018
- [TRANSITION EARLY]
- On 2/12/2018 Load the Beginner EN*Full to end on 4/29/2018
- On 4/30/2018 Load the -- Post Ironman Transition Plan, All Levels (4wks) to end on 5/13/2018
Coach Notes
How to Train This (And Every Fall) Inside Endurance Nation, GroupMe Chat for RDP
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 for Our Call
Training with Power Focus: I can walk you through what power can do for you; have you ever used power even in an indoor setting?Are you a gear head / detail oriented? What's your budget or what PM are you considering? Also, what type of bike do you have?
Nutrition Focus: You'll have to let me know if this is an exercise nutrition thing OR a daily nutrition thing. Most beginners need help setting up a baseline plan, and we have a lot of resources for that. Before I dive in, let me know if you have any specific nutritional / fueling concerns or things you've tried that don't work.
Looking forward to working with you this year,
~ Coach P