Ironman Training
The Club Emerald IronCrew selects an Ironman event each year and focuses their base, preparation and peak training to this ultimate test of physical endurance and celebration of the human spirit.
The IronCrew is run as a separate team with the chosen event dictating our training schedule. We will spend 18-22 weeks with dedicated training pointing toward our goal event. The months leading up to the kick-off of our training will be filled with base training and conditioning to ensure the best season possible. We will have many opportunities to integrate our training with the Club Emerald Triathlon Team.
Included in your team fees:
- Detailed individualized training plan based on your one on one consultation with your coaches.
- Individual pre-paid account with Training Peaks for dissemination of your training plan, logging of training sessions and immediate communication with your coaches.
- Weekly PRIVATE pool time with just you, your teammates and your coaches.
- Unlimited access via email and/or phone with your coaches. Prompt response and rapid turn around guaranteed.
- Hands on swim, bike and run coaching. We are literally there with you every step of the way.
- Optimal heart rate training.
- Individualized strength training program.
- Nutritional guidance for both training and racing.
- Race weekend/day strategy, tapering and general "ease the jitters" advice.
- Indoor cycle training in the case of inclimate weather. NO excuses for not getting our hours in.
- Unparalleled team support and camaraderie.
2005, 2006 and 2007 saw us head east of the mountains to Ironman Coeur d'Alene. 2008 sent us to a change of venue as we chose to venture to Ironman Arizona. 2009 took us back to Coeur d'Alene where we had a very successful, albeit cold and wet day. This test of a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride and 26.2 mile run will bring out every possible human emotion as we train for and ultimately conquer this unbelievable race of all races.
2010 sends us back to Coeur d'Alene Idaho once again as this has become our go-to Ironman event. Coach Ginny will again be participating side-by-side with our Ironcrew this year to ensure a seamless, fun and completely self-fulfilling day for our Ironcrew.
During your 18-22 weeks of concentrated training, you can expect to experience at least two century bike rides, concentrated run training and many open water swims of up to 2.5 miles. In addition to the above, we will be heading to Coeur d'Alene in mid-April for a weekend long, on-course training camp. (Additional fee for this camp) You WILL be ready to tackle whatever Ironman throws at you!
Whether you are dreaming of attempting your first Ironman or are an accomplished Ironman veteran looking to improve your time and training experience, you have come to the right place!
Let Ginny and Nancy's knowledge of Iron distance training, racing, and vast background in coaching get you to your goal. If you have registered for the 2010 Ironman Coeur d'Alene, join us and you will have the luxury of training alongside teammates all pursuing the same goal.
Come join the most supportive, dedicated and fun-loving Ironman training team in the Northwest!
Training fees are here.
