Newsletter - February, 2005

Welcome to the Wes Hobson Performance Newsletter!
Sponsored by Orca, Cervelo and Rudy Project In This Issue:
              
by Jeff Mallett              
Content:

* 2005 WHP Triathlon Camps!!

Newbie Camp, June 2-5 - Don't be intimidated of triathlons!
Experienced Camp June 9-12 - Continue to grow!
Includes all meals, an expert coaching staff, film analysis and new friendships with fellow triathletes. For more information and to register, go to www.weshobsonperformance.com/camps. In addition, campers can receive up to $500 in value on WHP merchandise through special camper discounts.
http://www.weshobsonperformance.com/camps/special_offers.html

Although do to time constraints, the Las Vegas Fantasy Camp will not be held in 2005, a six page expose of one camper's experience was just released in the Jan/Feb issue of Adventure Sports Magazine. You too can experience the learning, enjoyment and challenge at one of the WHP Boulder Tri Camps. To view the article, click here (6MB PDF or 1.2 MB PDF).

* If My Sis Can Do a Triathlon…..

My sister, Lisa, recently competed in and finished her first triathlon, the New York Metro Danskin. The race filled to the 1,000 participants and its distances were swim .5 mile, bike 13 miles and run 3.1 miles. At the age of 43, she finished in 1:41.

Her preparation involved four months of training at an average of three hours of training a week. She comes from a swimming/diving background, yet the most shocking part of the whole race was the mass swim start where arms were flailing and legs kicking. She was forewarned about this at the pre-race meetings, but thought nothing of it do to her comfort of being in the water. Although thinking she was prepared, the swim was the most difficult. One quick hint is to visualize the swim start, accept that you might get hit AND even unintentionally dunked. Also, practicing open swim starts will help, such as five people in a pool racing to the other end within the confines of one lane. Lisa's other realization at the race came on the bike. There is a difference between biking with the wind and into the wind J Congrats sis.

* Training Plans only $5 per week:

Wes has just revised the ten training programs he offers. Now is a great time to start with the 16 Week Prep and Base Phase program.

"Wes, another successful season in the books thanks to your Tri training plans. First time in 6 years of racing - 4 x 30-34 age group podiums (out of 5 races) and 4 minutes subtracted from my PR on 1/3 less training . . . KUDOS to your system!" Jim
Get your training plan at www.trainingpeaks.com/whp.


* "THE" ANSWER IS HERE: (by Bruce Gottlieb)

there and everywhere. After all, we are all looking for "THE" definitive answer, the one key ingredient, the magic pill, and the silver bullet. Lets face it, in terms of physical talent, we gots what we gots. Hopefully you are smart enough to nurture it to maximize "its" performance to peak ability. Next we combine technical skills. We read our books and follow the sound advice of our coaches. Well, if all athletes are doing this why do some athletes perform a notch above? They have found "the" answer, and they did this because they knew where to look. I will give you a clue; the answer is not outside yourself.

Maximize Your Mental Capacities For Peak Performance. Learn to train your mind. Teach your athletes to focus on microcosms of various techniques. This can become the single most effective mental tool during a race. The pain builds, the obstacle presents itself, the negative thoughts begin to enter, whatever the "detractor" is, we need a tool to defeat it. If we focus on the detracting factor, then "it" has our attention. Negative thoughts and problems can pick up a head of steam quicker than a freight train, and these types of thoughts always lead to defeat. This is because our unconscious process that leads us to failure is based in following the path of least resistance. Are you strong enough to strive for success and overpower this natural self-destructive pattern to reach your goal? Of course you are going to answer this question with "yes I am," but I will contend that unless you practice techniques to overpower that self-destructive tendency then you will not be successful. If we can refocus on something more positive then it will be the positive thought that will have our attention. What better place to put your focus then in what you are doing at the moment. "Be in the moment" is not just a saying that comes from The Peoples Republic of Boulder. It is a thought that has extreme value, and power. Doing what you are doing will always keep you in the moment, and it will encourage conscious intent in the action.

Click here to read the rest of this article.

* Fishing for a Solution to Exercise-Induced Asthma (Dr. Roc Byrd)

Proper breathing is a vital component of effective exercise, whether you're running, swimming or lifting weights. Breathe in, breathe out; inhale on the way up, exhale on the way down. Sounds easy, right? Not if you suffer from exercise-induced asthma. It's been estimated that nine out of 10 chronic asthma sufferers, and four of 10 individuals with allergic rhinitis or atopic dermatitis, will feel the effects of exercise-induced asthma. Symptoms can include chest tightness, coughing, shortness of breath, and fatigue.

There is hope for sufferers of this condition, however: Researchers at the University of Indiana have found that fish oil may reduce the severity of exercise-induced asthma in athletes. Subjects who consumed fish oil capsules daily for three weeks (approximately 5.4 grams of fish oil per day) showed improved post-exercise pulmonary function and reduced symptoms of exercise-induced asthma compared to control subjects who received no fish oil supplementation.

Good dietary sources of fish oil include herring, albacore tuna, salmon, mackerel, sardines and anchovies. And if you don't have the time (or palate) to fit fish into your regular diet, you can always get the benefits of fish oil from a regular supplement. Ask your chiropractor about the benefits of fish oil, particularly if you suffer from asthma.

For more information on vitamins, minerals and supplements, go to http://www.chiroweb.com/find/tellmeabout/nutrients.html

* Congrats to WHP Team Member Geoff Bastow

A big congrats to Geoff Bastow for finishing 44th out of 3326 and 6th in his age group at the Las Vegas Marathon. The coolest thing of it all is that he did a 17:36 last 5K which is a PR for him for a 5K! This shows that he has the endurance AND the speed. I am however a little disappointed that he didn't get 41st overall, which is his age J


* Real Estate Division of WHP

Wes Hobson's Real Estate website is up and running www.realestateboulder.com.

18 ACRE LOTS IN THE MOUNTAINS!
As Spring arrives, so will 23 of the most beautiful 18 acre lots ever....be available to you. WHP Real Estate is assisting in a closing of 450 acres of mountain property. Zoning will be completed by March. Incredible views, lots of space with easy accessibility. Just 25 miles from downtown Boulder and 43 miles from downtown Denver. Incredible training opportunities!!!

3 bed, 2 full bath townhome by North Boulder Trails!
1700+ square feet. Perfect for year round living and training.

"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 (Matt is the current US National Triathlon Champion)

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. If you are interested in buying a home or selling a house in the Boulder County area, please contact Wes at wes@realestateboulder.com.

* 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@realestateboulder.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


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