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Newsletter
- September, 2004
Welcome to the Wes Hobson Performance Newsletter!
Sponsored by Orca, Cervelo
and Rudy Project In This Issue:
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******************* Additional Specials!********************
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* Triathlon ~ Through the Eyes of the Elite (VHS only $8.95 + shipping) - Clearance of VHS Triathlon ~ Through the Eyes of the Elite. Yes, we are in a new era of DVD players. All 50 VHS has to go. Buy, Bye, Buy! |
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* Compex Sport - Enhance your muscle recovery, strength and endurance. One Compex left in stock. Special price of $650…save $250!!! Call 1-877-775-4049 for the special price. |
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* TRI ALL 3 SPORTS bike cases - save 5% off retail, receive a FREE Rides video/DVD AND receive a coupon for up to $100 from SportsExpress.com bike shipping. Travel with the knowledge your bike will make it safely. |
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* Camps Announced for 2005:
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The Newbie and Experienced Camps have been announced for 2005 in Boulder, Colorado! The Newbie Camp is June 2-5 and the Experienced Camp is the following week, June 9-12. The price, $795, includes all meals, an expert coaching staff, film analysis and new friendships with fellow triathletes. Register before January 1 and the price is only $695. To register, go to www.weshobsonperformance.com/camps. |
Recent response from a previous WHP Camper:
"Wes,
I still count my time with you at the Las Vegas camp (the past two years) as having the greatest impact on my performances. Two years ago, my swim pace for 100 yards was 1:49. This past March it was 1:39. Yesterday, I was able to shave over 6 minutes from last year's swim and do so under questionable conditions (3-4 ft waves - very rough water). Thank you for everything."
Jeff H.
* Athlete of the Month - Kevin Neal
Congrats to WHP team member Kevin Neal for going a 10:53 at Ironman Canada. Our goal time was to break 11:25. This is Kevin's third IM and he now wants to break 10:10 at IM Florida in November with the aspiration of IQ for IM Hawaii 2005. Kevin has been coached by Wes since March of 2004 and he attended the WHP IM camp in June. More information on upcoming camps.
* Enhancing Your Talent….Mental Talent, That Is.
Near the Peak of Life's Peaks and Valleys! |
I recently competed in the Pikes Peak Ascent Half-Marathon. My friend Kristie, a hill-addict, had signed me up a full seven months prior to race day. The course demands limited runners and this popular race fills up months in advance by eager masochists. Pikes Peak, standing at 14,110 feet (4,299 meters), looms over Colorado Springs, CO. The United States has 61 "fourteeners" …52 of them are located in Colorado. Pikes Peak is the fourteener charged with guarding the Front Range as it overlooks the great plains heading East.
At the base of the mountain, the race starts in the town of Manitou Springs, a peculiar hybrid of Southwest architecture and a Swiss village. The altitude of Manitou is 6,295 feet (1,918 meters). |
The race distance consists of 13.32 miles with an average elevation gain of 11%. The summit elevation is 14,110 feet (4,299 meters). The net elevation gain is 7,815 feet (2,381 meters); hence, 1700 sadistic individuals climb on average, 590 feet (180 meters) per mile, mostly on single track and rough terrain no less. Click here to read the rest.
* WHP Coach of the Month- Karl DeBate
Coach Karl has been coaching triathletes and runners of all abilities for over 8 years. His Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology, along with 18 years of triathlon racing experience, make Coach Karl the perfect coach for all of your triathlon needs. Coach Karl has a strong understanding of the role triathlon training and racing should play in the lives of his athletes. "Having a balance in your life is the key to a successful and enjoyable triathlon experience". As your coach, Karl will not only provide sound physiological training principles, but will not compromise the other important aspects of your life like family and career.
From the Ironman distance to the sprint triathlon, beginner to advanced, Coach Karl will show you how to fit triathlon training into your already busy life and enjoy every minute. Coach Karl is available to his athletes 24-7 via phone or e-mail. His slogan is "Whatever it takes!"
Cost: $250 month (no start-up fee or long term contracts)
Contact info@weshobsonperformance.com to sign up with Karl or any other associate coach. |
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* Lactate News:
You may have been hearing in the last few months that our notions of how lactate effects performance are changing. Here's a website which addresses the latest research responsible for this shift in views...
http://abcnews.go.com/sections/SciTech/Living/muscle_fatigue_040823.html
* Orca Wetsuits - Free Shipping!
The Orca wetsuits are receiving rave reviews for their performance and flexibility. For a limited time, WHP is offering free shipping when order through the website. Make sure you look at the sizing chart to find your proper fit.
http://weshobsonperformance.com/wetsuits
* Quick Tip - Goggles
When you go to a triathlon, bring two pair of goggles. One dark shaded and one clear. If the morning is sunny, you will want to choose a dark shaded pair if the sun will be in your face at any point of the swim. This is especially true of early morning races. A clear pair is advantageous for a cloudy morning. Also, having a back up pair is always beneficial in case a strap breaks minutes before the race.
* Testimonial from a Quarterly Client
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 experience 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 T.
* Real Estate Division of WHP
Wes Hobson Performance has diversified into Real Estate. If you are interested in buying a home or selling a house in the Boulder County area, please contact Wes. Wes considers living in Boulder like taking a vacation. Let him show you why, as well as help you find the right location for your needs. (wes@legendaryproperty.com).
We were super excited about being first time home owners. Wes' knowledge of the real estate terms, procedures and true passion of Boulder allowed us to keep that excitement throughout the whole process. He allowed us to enjoy buying our first home and handled everything in a timely manner so there was little stress for us."
Matthew and Kelly Reed
* Real Estate Newsletter - FREE
The Real Estate world is always changing. If you would like to subscribe to a monthly newsletter concerning real estate and the effects of how economic indicators such as interest rates are affecting real estate, please subscribe by e-mailing wes@legendaryproperty.com and request the FREE monthly newsletter."
About Wes:
Wes Hobson has competed in over 220 triathlons, from sprint- to Ironman-distance. He garnered 35 first places, 60 top-three finishes and 96 top-five finishes during his 12-year professional career that also included being selected "Triathlete of the Year" by the USOC. Wes co-authored Swim, Bike, Run, and created three triathlon and cycling related films.
In 2004, Wes has had articles published in magazines Inside Triathlon, American Tri, Lifetime Experience, Muscle & Fitness, Colorado Triathlete and Triathlon & Multisport (#1 read in Australia). He also has articles seen on web sites Triathlete.com, Active.com, ColoradoTriathlete.com, InsideTriathlon.com, AmericanTri.com, Ultrafit.com and several other triathlon coaching sites. Wes coaches multisport athletes, single-sport athletes and puts on the Wes Hobson Performance Triathlon Camps. To purchase any of his films or book, visit www.weshobsonperformance.com.
Contact: Wes Hobson
