And so it begins...

August 16, 2015 is right around the corner.  Yes, I know it's only 9-16-14, but 11 months will go by quickly.  There have been quit a few changes in my life since Ironman Lake Placid 2010, some of which you know and others you will learn about.   In any event I'm excited to share some changes in how I'm approaching and training for IMMT.  

As I prepared for IMLP 2010 I put together a team of professionals that I knew would guide me every step of the way.  I had a coach, I had physical therapist, I followed a strength training routine, etc.  This time around I did it again, but with a few changes.  

Coaching:
During IMLP I was coached by Jeffrey Capobianco from Breakthrough Performance Coaching and, not only do I have the highest respect for him as a Coach, I call him my friend.  I would gladly refer any of my clients/friends to BPC. As a matter fact, my brother Vince coaches for BPC, so you'll see some of his influences here. :-)  

This time around I decided to work with a very well known former Pro Triathlete who still trains and races at a very high level, but isn't racing triathlon.  He is a two-time National Cycling Champion, a New England Regional Champion, Time Trial record holder and the list goes on and on.  What's even better is that he's my friend and business partner, Dean Phillips!  Check out some of his stuff on Strava and learn a bit more about him as a person.

Let me make one thing clear.  I don't have any expectation that all of a sudden I'm going to race like Dean...I wish!  What I do know is that I don't know anyone who has more knowledge about training and racing than Dean.  The only reason Dean doesn't coach a ton of athletes is that he doesn't have the time for it with Fit Werx, his family and training.  He coaches a small group of people who have had incredible seasons, but you'd never know that because he won't tell you.  I'll tell you that though. :-)

I'm really excited to be working with Dean.  We live this stuff every day and I'm ready to go through this Journey with him.  

Getting Started:
My training plan started last week, September 8.  While we aren't in full Ironman training mode, Dean established a fall plan that will keep me moving, get me stronger and get me ready for the builds ahead.   So far so good.  He has me running off-road, which I've never done, he has be biking off-road, which I've never done, he has me swimming and building some strength through weight training.   We are building the the foundation of Ironman prep. IMMT here we come! 
  
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