 | "Well, the race was Saturday and I was extremely pleased to say the least. While it was a very fast,flat course and I think I was one of the few who tapered (IM Wisconsin 3 wks), I placed 6th out of 50 w/a time of 5:12.22. Splits--31:14, 2:50.06 and 1:44.20. I felt as though I could have gone forever on the bike and held my own during the run with 7:58 avg split. I have always loved swimming so that wasn't a concern.
I highly credit your training program for allowing me to be so strong and to finish w/a smile! I jumped into the longer Half Ironman program after being in shape for Olympic distances. While some weeks were incredibly challenging, others weren't as bad and they all paid off in the end. I also took into consideration your nutrition suggestions and took in approximately 300 calories/hour not including sipping GU2O throughout." |
Author: Amy Busse
Race or Event Name: IM Wisconsin |
 | I first followed the "Ride 50-Miles" plan from your book The Female Cyclist. I immediately followed up with your 5-6 Day Tour plan which I purchased from Trainingpeaks.com to prepare for the RAGBRAI 2006 (photo). I just want to say "Thank You SO Much!!" I was very well prepared for the RAGBRAI and enjoyed it so much. I'm aiming for my first Sprint TRI this spring! I am an American living in Saudi Arabia and you and Trainingpeaks.com have been my fitness pipeline to the rest of the world. Thanks again for your guidance!! |
Author: Tara Jones-LeGros
Race or Event Name: RAGBRAI |
 | "I successfully completed my first triathlon this summer, and I want to thank you for helping to make it happen. At age 38, I had no former endurance experience to speak of. For months I had been trying to design my own training plan, but I only ended up confused, overtrained, and discouraged. While visiting triathletemag.com I came across your 12-week training program for beginning triathletes.
I followed your program, which was simple to use and very practical. I also followed your email advise you were so kind to give me (Frankly, I was pleasantly surprised to find someone as busy, and as notable, as you willing to correspond with a novice triathlete like myself. Thank you.). The end result was that I finished my first race placing 6th in my age group, and 42nd overall out of a field of about 125 triathletes.
Your program not only helped me finish my first race, it also helped me better understand and apply some of the principles of training (and rest) I had previously read about, but was unable to successfully apply before turning to your program.
You can be sure I will continue to recommend your program to others who I think might benefit from a simple and practical training plan for beginners. " |
Author: Calvin Lamar Brown, Sr.
Race or Event Name: Not Mentioned |
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