Testimonial:
Wes, your training program for me hit the mark dead on. I was not at all nervous about the race, I felt complete confidence in my preparation. At my other 2 Ironmans, I was a complete stress case because I was not confident in the preparation I had done. The races themselves were miserable and after each race I swore I would never do another. Although my time was not exactly what we had planned, I was cheerful and happy before, during and after the race. This time I had a true Ironman expirience in every way. I signed up to do IMLP again next year, and to break the 11hr mark.
I am going to take it easy for the remainder of the week, then get back into the swing of things next week. I am looking forward to another 12 week session and will be sending the check in a few days.
Jeff Tenniswood
Wes
I do feel really good about this year training-wise. I learned a ton and stayed injury free. I also feel like I've seen some really solid improvement in my fitness with the program you put together over the season and am excited to see how far we can take that over time. Mentally, I think I finally have the open-water-swim monkey off my back. I'm disappointed in myself for bailing on all those races mid-season. But I learned a few things about myself there too (some of which I don't particularly care for).
I'm looking forward to the off-season of training and a big year of racing in 2004. I'll be joining the old men age group-wise so hopefully I'll be able to stir it up a bit with them. I've really enjoyed working with you these past 6 months or so (is that all it's been?). I have complete confidence in you as a coach, and just really like you as a person. Thanks for getting me this far along. With your guidance, I'm confident I can see a lot more improvement before the years start taking it back.
Geoff
Athletes have
a start-up phase. This typically takes 7-10 days and involves
an investment of time for coach and athlete.
