| Personal Best E-zine #5 - Time to get serious |
May is the Month to start getting really fit!
 This May issue is an exciting one, we have big news, great advice and some serious workouts to get you going into spring fitness. We hope you're enjoying this information as much as we enjoy sending it to you. We also hope you are on track and fit, because now that spring is here it is time to get serious. Serious about training, nutrition, and planning because race day will arrive faster than we all expect.
If you are emerging from your winter hibernation a little less fit than you might want, don't worry, there is still plenty of time to get focused and get fit, but this month is the time to get SERIOUS.
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| Learning how to train for and Race 70.3 Calgary |
A NEW Training Camp May 17-22 in Oliver, BC 
Learn from the Bike Course Record Holder how to train and race the Ironman 70.3 Calgary.
This weekend of training is meant for beginner to intermediate triathletes who hope to take their training and turn it into a solid race.
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| Planning Your Season Presentation |
Here's a link to a power point presentation illustrating some important concepts for planning your season
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Iron Planning..... Ingrid Loos Miller
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Don't do an Ironman 70.3 without an IronPlan 
While seasoned triathletes ferociously attack the 70. 3 distance, newcomers grapple with getting through the day. Sound preparation for a race of this distance requires a thoughtful plan.
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| The Personal Best Training Program - May |
May is the start of serious outdoor training.
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| Our Host Hotel - The Hyatt Regency Calgary |
Reserve your room
Don't miss this incredible price! Ironman Calgary has reserved a room block starting at $129/night.
Click here to Register |
Free Styling - Scott Curry, Pro Ironman
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Non-Linear Swim Speed Progression
As the days become warmer and longer, it's generally a good time to start increasing your overall training volume and intensity. With that said, it's valuable to understand how an increase in overall training load will affect your swimming - often relating to a decline in speed! Read on.... |
Enjoy the Ride.... Dr. Trev Williams
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 Getting Back Outside
The groundwork over the last several months of slowly acquiring the ability to generate more power will start to pay off once we ignite your engine in the coming months. You may have noticed in the brief time you've got on the road, that when you lay into a big gear for a sprint or a hard pull, you feel great for only a brief time; before your legs fill up with fire. Read on.....
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On the Run - Kyle Marcotte, Pro Ironman
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 The Long Run
The long run will help you build stamina and confidence going into your event. If you are not a naturally speedy runner but have built up the stamina, you will find that you can catch a lot of people on the second half of the run...
Read More...
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