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Terrence Decker Official Coach Thread

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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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Coach Notes

Great to have you here on the Team, Terrence! I have outlined your plans below; basically I'd like you to start "re-entry" using our Run Durability Program, which helps set the tone for next year's overall fitness and run excellence. Then we'll transition you into the January OutSeason Plan with the Team.

You'll have Time to rebuild your weekly run mileage and reverse the (weight) curse before really getting into in the OS. Of course, you can add more cycling, etc, as needed now...we can discuss when we talk on the phone: https://calendly.com/pmccrann/15min

Note - I did update your Final Surge Account with your plans and races..I didn't put in the Short Course plan yet as there will be a refresh this winter of that plan.

Your Races

  • 04/07/2019 Cherry Blossom 10 Miler
  • 06/15/2019 General Smallwood Olympic Triathlon

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 Final Surge by clicking on Training Plans / My Plans. Learn more about each plan on the Training Plan Central Page.

>> Last updated by Coach on November 28, 2018

  • On 11/26/2018 Load the Run Durability for Triathletes 1 (9 months out) -- 4 weeks to end on 12/23/2018
  • On 12/24/2018 Load the -- Run Durability for Triathletes 2 (8 months out) -- 4 weeks to end on 1/20/2019
  • >> Transition Early <<
  • On 1/7/2019 Load the OutSeason (Bike Focus) Plan, 14wks to end on 4/14/2019
  • On 4/15/2019 Load the Swim Camp to end on 4/28/2019
  • On 4/29/2019 Load the -- Short Course, 20wks to end on 6/16/2019
  • On 6/17/2019 Load the Post Half Iron Transition Plan, All Levels (2wks) to end on 6/30/2019

Your Notes

Ironman Eagleman in 2018 (5:21:56)Running 3-4 times a week, slowly getting fatter.

Your Homework

Tell Me Your Season Goals

  • What will make you consider 2018 a success?


  • What's your biggest limiter right now?


Contact Points

As part of your journey to becoming a Self Coached Triathlete inside TeamEN, we are prepared to give you excellent support for your first 90 days. Our goal is to transition you from live, in-person support to using our digital resources and the Team to help you continue your progress as you execute your Three Year Plan.


These are all the key points in your first year where we must talk. Please remember to include your phone number.



  • 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 End of Year Gap and Year Two (TBD in this Coach Thread)


Questions

  • Coach Questions - Right here in this thread. Always reply to this same thread, it keeps a record for us as we evolve together!


  • General Questions - Simple stuff can go to the Q & A Central Forum for the Team to answer. For example, Best Bike? How to improve run cadence? How to flip turn?



  • Admin Questions - Billing or orders or whatnot? Use the red chat button at the bottom of the Members Site (not forums) or email us here.


  • Specific Questions about a Race or Power, etc? - You can post those into the targeted forum for that topic. Power questions to the Power and Pace Forum. Race questions to your specific race forum, etc. Not sure where to post? Put it in the General Discussion forum and we will sort it out. Whatever you do, PLEASE ask your questions!!


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 / Trial Member Welcome.


Your First Year Inside Endurance Nation

This will be unlocked after your trial expires.


Looking forward to working with you this year,


~ Coach P

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