Training
The best way to improve your fitness and ability is to train smart, be consistent, avoid injury, and have fun!
Team Workouts are described below, but all members are encouraged to post swim, bike, and run workouts to the TE listserv. You never know who might want to join you!!
(Membership is required for listserv access)
About Our Coach
We are excited to have Coach Tony Rich joining the TE family for the upcoming 2012 season!! Tony has been competing in endurance sports since 2003 and comes well qualified having completed many races of varying distances. To be exact: 3x Ironman finisher, 6x Half-Iron finisher, over 23 Marathons (PR 3:14:46) of which, 9 are consecutive Boston Marathon finishes.
Although Tony’s full-time job is as an investment analyst, he discovered a joy in coaching friends and volunteered his time to coach local groups. His coaching turned serious and he now holds an impressive list of qualifications that we are excited he will be sharing with the team next season.
USAT and ITCA Certified Triathlon Coach
Level 3 USA Cycling Certified Coach
American Red Cross Certified Lifeguard
American Red Cross Certifications held in CPR/AED, Waterfront Safety, and Standard First Aid
In addition to coaching all of our regular workouts Coach Tony will be offering deep discounts to all TE members on the extra services he provides through his coaching service, Event Horizon Endurance Sport. Just another great reason to join TE next season!
Swim Workouts
Team EnVision is offering coached swim workouts to members January through April at the Condon Community Center in South Boston. Practice time is 7:00 – 8:00 pm and incorporates fun, challenging elements to help you get faster, stronger, and more confident in the water.
In the spring, we offer at least one underwater video clinic.
Open water group swims start up when the weather warms up, and last through the early Fall.
Bike Workouts
Once the warm weather comes back next spring, Coach Tony will be sharing his amazing bike experience with the team and leading outdoor bike workouts. The location and terrain will vary to keep us on our toes and help us get faster!
Run Workouts
Before you participate in a run workout, you should have a basic level of fitness to avoid injury and over stressing your muscles, tendons, and joints. Start off with one of these workouts per week and then gradually increase to avoid injury. These workouts are an integral part of run training, and some athletes may need to work up to them.
If you are new to running and/or track, please consult with Coach Tony before your first track session.
We have all levels of participants at track, so please do not feel intimidated because you think you run too slow– you’ll cheat yourself out of improving your speed, technique, and increasing your enjoyment of running!
Indooor Track Sessions
Our running has come inside for now, but feel free to still join us! Indoor track is one of the few times non-TE members can participate in our wonderful camaraderie and get an amazing workout. Indoor track dues must be paid in full at the start of the indoor season and you must commit to volunteer at the one MIT indoor track meet. The date we have committed to volunteer at this year is Saturday, January 14, 2012.
Where: MIT Indoor Track, 120 Vassar Street, Cambridge, MA
When: Starting Wednesday, January 11th from 7:30-8:30pm and every Wednesday after that through March
Cost: TBD, based on the number of people that sign up. The more people, the less it will cost each person. So, tell all your running friends and join us for a great workout!
Email Coach Tony with your RSVP or any questions/concerns you have about track.
If you can’t make it to track don’t worry. The weekly track workout will be emailed through the Google group email by Coach Tony well in advance.
Training Weekend
One of Team EnVision’s most FUN events, our annual Training Weekend offers many opportunities to swim, bike, run, attend seminars and lectures, and mingle with your teammates!! Family and friends are also welcome to join in the fun!
