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The Iron Distance Guarantee program is designed for triathletes who are competing in an Ironman distance race in 2009. Any athlete who enrolls in the Iron Guarantee program is guaranteed to set a new person record in their A-Race for 2009 or they will get their money back.1

 

If you are interested in serious coaching for your next Ironman, this program is for you. You will be given unprecedented access to the tools the professionals use! You will receive high end coaching that includes a scientifically tested and race proven training plan, expertly calculated training and racing zones and intensities and most importantly, a coach who will hold you accountable for you workouts and provide you with expert feedback. If you want to train like and be coached like a professional- this program is for you!

COST:

            BASIC PACKAGE (5 months): Package $1200 ($240 per month) plus $150 setup fee.

            6-7 Months of coaching: $235 per month plus $150 setup fee.

            8-9 Months of coaching: $230 per month plus $150 setup fee.

            10-12 Months of coaching: $225 per month plus $150 setup fee.

 

ATHLETES WHO SIGN UP RECEIVE:

1. •  Personalized coaching designed specifically for each athlete based on an in-depth interview to insure
   

    the training fits into your life, not your life fitting into the training schedule

1. •  TrainingPeaks.com account that will be used as the coaching interface between you and your coach,
   

    including detailed descriptions of your prescribed workouts

1. •  Unlimited training plan updates initiated by the athlete for unforeseen events
   

1. •  Unlimited email contact with your coach
   

1. •  Weekly training log feedback from your coach
   

1. •  Weekly phone contact initiated by the athlete
   

1. •  Weekly power file and GPS file analysis (key workouts)
   

1. •  Proper heart rate and power zones for training and racing
   

1. •  Taper and race day plan with correct racing intensities
   

1. •  Complete race day nutritional plan
   

1. •  Post race recovery plan
   

YOU WILL ALSO RECEIVE:

1. •  Two FREE training camps: Tempe, AZ (January 8-11) and Boulder, CO (March 26-29)
   

1. •  The ability to rent or rent-to-own power meters and GPS devices.
   

YOU WILL NEED:

1. •  Power Meter (bike)
   

1. •  GPS/HR Device (run)
   

Both the power meter and GPS device are available to be rented from Break Through Multisport.

ATHLETE REQUIREMENTS:

1. •  Have and use a power meter. Power files must be submitted within 24 hours of completion of workout.
   

 

1. •  Have a GPS/ Heart rate device. GPS/HR files must be submitted within 24 hours of completion of workout.
   

1. •  Athlete must complete 90% of the prescribed  workouts eight (8) workouts per week (3 swims, 2 bikes, 2 runs and 1 brick at a minimum).
   

1. •  The athlete is required to log their workouts within 24 hours on trainingpeaks.com
   

 

1. •  The athlete must finish the race.
   

 

DISQUALIFIERS:

1. •  Failure to complete 90% of required workouts as prescribed.
   

1. •  Failure to record work workouts within the required time.
   

1. •  Failure to finish the race.
   

1. •  Failure train and race at and in the appropriate zones and intensities.
   

Mandatory training start dates for IM races are as follow in order to receive a full refund:

Iron Distance race in Coeur d'Alene: January 3rd, 2009 (race date: June 21st, 2009)

Iron Distance race in Lake Placid: February 7th, 2009 (race date: July 26th, 2009)

Iron Distance race in Louisville: March 14th, 2009 (race date: August 30th, 2009)

Iron Distance race in Canada: March 14th, 2009 (race date: August 30th, 2009)

Iron Distance race in Wisconsin: March 28th, 2009 (race date: September 13th, 2009)

Iron Distance race in Arizona: June 6th, 2009 (race date: November 22nd, 2009)

Guarantee  is still available if the athlete misses the mandatory start date. The rate for coaching increases to the Level 3 rate, with at a pro-rated refund amount as described below:

20-23 weeks: 75% refund

16-19 weeks: 50% refund

10-15 weeks: to be determined for each athlete.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Q: Why am I required to use a power meter?

A: Using a power meter allows us to set more precise training and racing zones. The power meter is the gold standard for cycling computers- it WILL make  you faster! In addition to that, when athletes submit their power files, the coach has the ability to really dig into the workout and see exactly how effective the workout was in order to make future training changes as required. For more information on the benefits of racing with a power meter, click here.

 

Q: Why am I required to use a GPS/Heart Rate device?

A: The use of a GPS/Heart Rate gives you the athlete a LOT of data feedback throughout  the entire workout (pace, speed, distance and HR). In addition to that, when athletes submit their GPS/Heart Rate files, it enables your coach to analyze the entire workout using precise times, distances and pacing, combined with the HR data.  The in-depth information that is gained by the GPS/Heart Rate files allows your coach to adjust your training schedule as required by fitness gains.

 

Q: Why are there so many rules and restrictions?

A: The rules and restrictions are put in place to ensure that the athlete and coach are both clear about what is expected from both parties.

 

 

Q: If I only want to sign up for the 24 weeks of training, but it doesn’t start before the training camps, am I still able to attend the training camps for free?

A: YES! If an athlete enrolls in the Iron Guarantee program prior to a camp, they are able to attend the free training camps in Phoenix, AZ or Boulder, CO.

 

Q: Why should I sign up for more than the minimum 24 weeks of training?

A: The quality of coaching that you receive at Break Through Multisport is unparallel. It takes time for a athlete and coach to get on the same page and into a good solid rhythm when it comes to training. The more time that we are able to work together, the more dialed in we are able to get and the faster and stronger you will get.

 

Q: Why do I have to post all of my workouts on Training Peaks every day?

A: This is the accountability portion of the coaching package. By posting your workouts, your coach is able to evaluate all of your workouts in order to make any adjustments that are required.

 

Q: Why do I have to submit power and GPS files for each workout?

A: This is the accountability portion of the coaching package. By posting your workouts, your coach is able to evaluate all of your workouts in order to make any adjustments that are required.

 

Q: What happens if my power meter stops working during training?

A: It is the athletes responsibility of each athlete to make sure that their power meters are functioning properly. We understand that sometimes this will  happen, but if this occurs on a regular basis, it is the athletes responsibility to make sure they have a fully functioning power meter. If the athlete is renting from BTMS, contact BTMS immediately.

 

Q: What happens if my GPS/HR device stops functioning during training?

A: It is the athletes responsibility of each athlete to make sure that their GPS/HR device are functioning properly. It is the athletes responsibility to make sure they have a fully functioning GPS/HR device (to include a full battery). Make sure you are picking up satellites prior to starting your run.  If the athlete is renting from BTMS, contact BTMS immediately.

  

Q: Why do I have to race with the power meter and/or GPS/HR device?

A: The power meter is the most important tool that you will have with you while you are riding in the IM. When you and your coach come up with a race plan, it will involve what wattage ranges you should be riding in throughout the ride. The power meter will take ALL f the guess workout out of how hard you should be riding.

 

Q: What happens if my power meter and/or GPS/HR device fails during the race?

A: It is the athletes responsibility to make sure that the power meter and GPS/HR device is functioning properly. If either device fails during the race, the athlete is disqualified from the guarantee. If you are concerned about your power meter or GPS/HR device functioning properly, make sure that you take care of it before the race. If you are renting from BTMS, contact your coach immediately if a problem arises prior to the race.

 

Q: What happens if my power meter and/or GPS/HR monitor runs out of batteries during the race?

A: It is the athletes responsibility to make sure that the power meter and GPS/HR device is functioning properly to include having a new or fully charged battery.

 

Q: Are all of these rules and regulations important?

A: If you complete the workouts as they are prescribed and follow the race plan- NO, you will set a new PR and they are irrelevant.

Q: Can I use a Garmin 305 instead of a 405?

A: As long as it has GPS tracking and Heart Rate, it is fine. Contact BTMS to make sure that your device is acceptable.

FOR A FULL LIST OF RULES AND REGULATIONS, PLEASE CONTACT COACH RYAN 

 

 

To sign up, download the IronGuarantee_Athlete_Interview.docx

or if you have any questions, please contact Coach Ryan

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