December 2008
To
live an extraordinary life you must resist an ordinary approach.
At
ironguides, we resist the ordinary approach to help
our athletes live extraordinary lives.
 Freedom!!!
"Thank
you ironguides for freeing me from slavery!"
Those
are the words in a recent
blog from Ironman Western Australia defending
champion Charlotte Paul, who steps up to the plate as
we write this to defend her title...
...
feeling fitter and faster than ever -- as the above clearly
shows! :-)
(That's Charlotte
field-testing the latest ironguides swag, created by none
other than her very own jolly swagman, ironguides Australia
Head Coach and hubbie Kristian Manietta.) Best
of races right now, Charlotte and Kristian!
As
the dynamic duo powers through the ultimate race on the 2008
Ironman calendar, the eKick has plenty of exciting
news to share this month. New partnerships with global
sponsors and races, an exciting new online social network,
some fantastic results at Ironman Arizona, a happy
triathlon celebrity stoked with his ironguides coaching
results and a collection of blogs and articles from ironguides
athletes and coaches.
Plus
we take a look at the importance of core stability,
Ironman nutrition from the pro's perspective,
 Last
but not least, the entire ironguides team expresses to all
of you our gratitude and our best wishes for
the incredible journey that has been 2008!
Thank
you for your interest in ironguides, for your messages of
encouragement, for your assistance and the appreciation you
showed us. When you succeed, we succeed - Your Success
is the foundation for our success:, your best
is our business!
Merry
Christmas and Happy New Year -
May
your 2009 be simply extraordinary!
- The ironguides Team -
In this issue:
- Recent
Results: New PB's, overall and AG wins at
Clearwater 70.3, Powerman Malaysia, Port Macquarie Half
Ironman and Ironman Arizona
ironguides athletes
did us proud in November, chalking up Overall Wins, AG wins
and new Personal Bests.
more...
- New
ironguides locations coming in early 2009!
Up an drunning
in San Diego, California and starting soon in Edmonton,
Alberta and Victoria, British Columbia. more...
-
Trigger Point Therapy the ironguides Official Performance
Therapy Tool!
We're excited about our global partnership with Trigger
Point Performance Therapy, ensuring optimum performace
for all ironguides athletes. See below for a special introductory
10% discount to all readers of the eKick! more...
-
ironguides Official Coaching & Training Provider
for Ironman Brazil
ironguides has
been selected the Official Coaching & Training Provider
for Ironman Brazil starting in early 2009. more...
-
Method Certification, San Diego January 20-21
Join ironguides,
triathlon's hottest new community, as a local squad and
online coach - get certified in The Method and learn
what makes this training approach so extraordinary!
more...
- ironguides
Monthly Coaching Call: Preparing Your Body
for Training
Learn how in
just three to five minutes you can optimize your
training by greatly increase blood flow, flexibility and
strength.
more...
- Join
the ironFolks!
Announcing ironguides
new online social network ironFolks.
Join to share your race pics, videos, meet
up with other ironguides athletes and
more...
- Give
the Gift of Fitness this Christmas!
Not sure about
what gift to get that special someone this Christmas? Give
the gift of fitness and reserve an ironguides Coaching
Slot for 2009! As a special holiday bonus, we'll waive
the setup fee and provide one month free.
more...
-
- USAT
CEU's
-- The Method: Optimal Triathlon Training through Motor
Skills Development and Hormonal Balance...Offering
7 CEU units for USAT coaches looking for re-certification.
At this clinic you'll learn about the principles that contribute
to a healthier endocrine system, improved recovery, reduced
training volume and improved motor skills -- helping you
build faster, healthier and happier athletes! More
information
- Tour
of California, ironguides Style! As
many of you know, this year's Tour of California will have
one of the stages held in San Diego so we're having an ironguides
"Watch the Tour" day! more...
- This Month's
Video: "The
Doghouse!"
A humorous reminder
about balancing our lives and keeping our loved ones in
mind, too...here's to training effectively so that you
avoid The
Doghouse!
- Head
Coach Marc
elaborates
on The
Method:
You're
so hormonal!
- Coach Vinnie's
look at Saving your Workout!
A little is better than nothing...
- Coach Kristian's
Race Week Checklist
Race
Week Essentials
- Ask Dr.
Ryan! about:
The
Core Issue: The Importance of Core Stability
- ironguides Athlete
Blog: Emma Bishop
Training made easy!
- ironguides Athlete
Blog: Charlotte Paul
Ironman Pro's Nutrition Tips
Recent Results & Athlete Comments
November saw ironguides athletes competing at Clearwater
70.3 World Championships, Port Macquarie Half Ironman and
Ironman Arizona, with some fantastic results all 'round including
new Personal Bests, Age Group wins and an overall win.
- Desiree Klaar, IM Arizona 14:36 --
two hours off her previous best; coached by Sergio
- Gary Barnes, Port Macquarie Half Ironman
-- 4:53, new PB's in the swim, bike and run,
and a 13-minute improvement after just 7 weeks on The Method;
coached by Marc
- Anthony Osment, Anthony Head, Port Macquarie
Half Ironman -- 4:46, 5:26, new PB's
by 35 minutes and 9 minutes, respectively! Coached by Kristian
- Jarrod Hudson, Simon Webber, Shepparton Half
Ironman -- solid result of 4:28 for Jason after a long
layoff, and a 5:08 for Sion, only minutes off his PB; coached
by Kristian
- Jon Puskas, Fredrik Ohrn, Neil Franks, Clearwater
70.3 -- New PB's for all these lads at the World
Championships; coached by Marc (Jon) and Vinnie (Fredrik
and Neil)
- Alun Woodward, Clearwater 70.3 --
3:53, new PB and 22nd overall
- Emma Bishop, Powerman Malaysia -- 3:31,
5th overall, Winner W30-39; coached by Vinnie
- Charlotte Paul, Port Macquarie Half Ironman
-- Women's Overall Winnter; coached by Kristian
- Luiz Renato Topan, Ironman Arizona -- 9:11,
Winner M40-44, third amateur; coache by Vinnie
- Barry Siff, 54/30 Race Director, Ironman Arizona
-- 11:24, new PB by one hour 8 minutes;
coached by Vinnie
I knew I needed a vastly different approach to my training
to reach my goal of a low 11 hour Ironman, and I signed
on with Vinnie Santana, a coach with ironguides, knowing
that their approach is, indeed, “different.”It
was an excellent move for me, and I knew it after 2-3 weeks.
Consistency was the key, as was the continued emphasis on
strength and, what I would call, “quality volume.”
It paid off...I went from 1851 out of the water, to 883
off the bike, to 586th at the finish. In my age group (50-54),
it was 111 to 47 to 23rd … out of 135. Not bad. My
overall time of 11:24:53 was my best Ironman ever by right
around one hour.
I can’t wait to get back to training! The journey is
so, so wonderful.
- ironguides Athlete Barry Siff, Race Director
54/30 Triathlon Series
"I wanted to let you know that I achieved my goals
at Ironman Florida this November using your ironguides 20-week
Ironman Training Plan, lowered my best time by 1 hour
and 8 minutes, from 13:09 to 12:01. I should have broke
12, but that’s a long story. I came into the plan late,
and still had good results, so thank you for the help."
- ironguides Training Plan athlete Chet Miller, Ironman
Florida
"First I though my coach Sergio Borges was
crazy, asking me to do all those 25's, but in only 3 weeks
I saw my 200yds time drop from 2:42 to 2:27 !!! Way to go
coach !!"
- Greg Sexton, 53, San Diego CA
"I feel stronger and faster than
I ever did before! "
- Sean Truchard, Las Vegas NV
Interested in coaching? Email info@ironguides.net
and mention the words "Christmas Special" for a
free month's coaching and waived Setup Fee.
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New ironguides Locations: San Diego, California,
Edmonton, Alberta and Victoria, BC
 Up and running
in San Diego, and coming soon to selected cities, ironguides
will be offering the ironguides squad experience!
ironguides squads are a coached group workouts where athletes
receive full attention from one of our coaches to perfect
their training with The Method.
"We're bringing to the individual sport of triathlon
a fun group environment" says coach Sergio Borges. In
San Diego CA, ironguides offers three group workouts: Power
Brick - Bike/Run, Running (treadmill, track or trail run)
and Triathlon swim sepcfic workout. Email sergio@ironguides.net
for more information.
Coming in early 2009, new ironguides training groups are
starting up in Edmonton, Alberta and Victoria, British
Columbia.
 In
Edmonton, personal and group training sessions will be based
out of Trueform Fitness, Edmonton's cutting edge personal
training studio owned by longtime Alberta triathlete, personal
trainer and coach Craig Murdoch.
In Victoria the squad is headed up by Dave Smit,
former Canadian elite triathlete and professional strength
and conditioning coach to the Canadian Sport Centre Pacific
National cycling Program. Stay tuned for more locations soon
!
For more information about joining ironguides Canada in Edmonton
or Victoria, or for information about starting your own ironguides
triathlon program, email info@ironguides.net.
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ironguides partners with Trigger Point Therapy
to ensure optimum performance for all athletes
 Great
training + great performance therapy = Great Results!
We've partnered with Trigger
Point Therapy to provide the ultimate in training and
racing preparation tools, education and advice to our clients.
TP Therapy's patented technologies and unique, simple and
effective techniques put highly effective body preparation,
regeneration and injury prevention tools in the hands of every
ironguides athlete.
Christmas Bonus!
10% Discount and free shipping to all
US customers.
Visit TP Therapy's online store at http://store.tptherapy.com
and use Discount Code IGUIDE for a 10% discount on any purchase.
Visit tptherapy.com for highly practical, simple and effective
tools for preventing injury, increasing your strength and
range of motion, and preparing your body for - and recovering
from - training and competition.
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ironguides named Official Coaching &
Training Service for Ironman Brazil and Brazil 70.3
 ironguides
is proud to have been selected as the Official Coaches for
Ironman Brazil. Look for special Entry & Coaching race
packages, preferred entry for ironguides athletes in the event
of sold out races, race-specific Training Plans all coming
in early 2009!
Join us in Clermont, Florida, April 6 - 11 2009 for the official
Ironman
Brazil Training Camp!
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Coach with ironguides: Method Certification,
San Diego, January '09
January 20-21, 2009
Join new ironguides coaches from Canada and the US for our
first Method
Certification Course in San Diego, January 20-21 2009.
Certified Method Coaches receive ongoing education and support
from ironguides to help them establish their own Method-based
training squads and online coaching practices.
During your two days Certidfication you'll learn about our
intuitive approach to training and how to:
- Establish the right training "mix" for your
athlete
- Pay attention to hormonal balance to do so more effectively
- Apply appropriate levels of repetition to your training
plans
- Balance training between the Five Systems to ensure optimum
sustainable training and recovery
- View triathlon swimming, cycling and running as swimbikerun:
It's all one sport.
- Adapt your training plans to different body types and
athlete personality profiles
Sign
up now!
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Monthly Coaching Call: Preparing Your Body
for Training
December 13, 20:00 EST
Learn how a few simple techniques and a couple of minutes
before your training can optimize your workout, generate better
quality training, reduce injury risk and contribute to faster
recovery.
* * * Preparing
Your Body for Training* * *
December 13, 20:00 EST
Coming soon
10-Jan-2009 Strength Training for Triathlon
7-Feb-2009 Triathlon Nutrition
Sign
up now!
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Join the ironguides friendly online social
network ironFolks!
 Drop
by, sign up and have fun over at ironFolks,
ironguides' new online social network.
Tune in for special announcements on ironguides discounts,
sponsor promotions, race entries to sold out events, the latest
training videos, and a whole lot of hangin' out and shootin'
the breeze...
It's free and it's simply a neat place to hang out and spend
a little online time...
Join
the ironFolks!
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Thinking of a special someone? Give the
Gift of Fitness this Christmas!
Not sure what to get that special someone this Christmas?
How about the Gift of Fitness?
- One month coaching free: Get seven months of coaching
for the price of six on any of our Coaching
Programs
- In addition, ironguides will waive the 100 USD Setup Fee
- Your special someone receives ironguides' renowned total
care and service and a custom training plan and access to
the sponsor incentives, discounted apparel and thrilling
triathlon training material coming new to ironguides in
2009!
Email info@ironguides.net
and mention the words "Christmas Special"
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Tour of California: ironguides Style!
 On
February 22, ironguides will take you to the emotions of the
Tour of California! We'll be catering a ride with mechanical
support, food and drinks up the infamous Mount Palomar . Like
it's done at the Tour De France, you'll ride before the teams
come by so you'll have a chance to watch your favorite riders
battling for a uphill finish of the stage 9.
It will be a fun and great training day (as it includes a
13 mile climb up to Palomar) so don't miss it ! ironguides
athletes - Free, Friends and community $35 (incudes full mechanical
support, food and drinks during the ride). More details at
ironguides.net soon, or email sergio@ironguides.net
for more information
A Video Reminder: Avoiding The Doghouse
in 2009
It could be the wrong gift or it could be one bike ride too
many....but sooner or later, if you're a triathlete in a non-athlete
couple -- strike that, if you're a triathlete in any couple!
-- sooner or later that extra lap, that extra mile, that
extra repeat is going to land you in THE DOGHOUSE!
Let's remember that no man is an island, and that a strong
support network of friends, family, colleagues and community
members enables us to get to the finish line healthy and happy.
It's not all about being fast.!
So have a peek at the below and remind
yourself that happiness
is never built on splits alone.
In 2009, stay out of The
Doghouse!
Keep your life in balance - training effectively
frees you for a truly extraordinary life!
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Head Coach Marc Becker on The Method:
You're so Hormonal!
 In
a recent discussion on the USAT Coaches Yahoo! newsgroup,
the subject of The Method's focus on Hormonal Balance in your
training was addressed.
Here are some excerpts to better explain how The Method
addresses aspects of training and recovery that are often
overlooked by most triathlon training approaches today. Read
More >
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Coach Vinnie looks at Saving Your Workout:
A little is better than nothing!
Sometimes you have to play the (bad!) cards you are dealt
and make the most of it. Being short on time or energy for
a workout is one of those situations.
There are virtually countless reasons that can make you miss
a workout. Longer meetings at the office, bad weather, family
commitments, traffic jams and the #1 reason, deep fatigue
that make you procrastinate and when you realized you are
only more tired or is too late to head out and complete the
full set. But just as often, you can still “do something”,
if you had a 90min bike ride scheduled, and you are left with
a 40min window to train, MAKE THE MOST OUT OF IT! Read
More >
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Coach Kristian: Race Week Essentials
 Race
week always seems to fly in like an approaching tropical storm
and go just as quickly. The next thing you know, your sipping
coffee over breakfast with fellow competitors trading race
day stories.
This should be a time of minimum stress but all too often
we see athletes frantically running around wasting energy
instead of being relaxed, calm, focussed and truly enjoying
the race week experience. Read
More >
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Ask Dr. Ryan! about: The Core
Issue
 We’ve
all seen someone use one of those overgrown beach balls at
the gym, right? Perhaps you’ve wondered why they are
using it. Or, maybe you’ve seen someone holding a push-up
position for what seems like forever, but they never actually
do a push-up.
Chances are these athletes are focusing on strengthening
their core muscles.... Read
More >
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ironguides Athlete Blog, Emma Bishop: Training
Made Easy!
 Six
weeks deep into my Ironguides plan the daily sessions are
now etched in my mind. I know what I am supposed to do and
when and why and how long for.
It’s not because the plan is boring, that could not
be further from the truth. No, the plain and honest fact is,
it’s SIMPLE.
Read More >
ironguides Athlete Blog, Charlotte Paul:
My Ironman Nutrition Plan
 I
want to share my race day nutrition plan.
Many people have helped me in the past and I'm now at the
point where I don't have any stomach problems and my energy
levels are great. We put too much time and energy into these
races for them to be ruined by nutrition mistakes. So I wanted
to share my wisdom!
Read More >
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