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Here's what some of our athletes are saying in regards to their experience with us:  


Jason,

I just wanted to say thanks again for all the help, especially the last minute advice that helped me lose some of the butterflies. Race day went as planned and could not have been better. The heat was what they predicted at 95 degrees but there were also 20 MPH winds, so it was a tough-day conditions-wise. Conditions aside I feel that I had the best race I have ever had and a sound race-nutrition plan. Thanks for your help developing it.  

Even with the heat and wind, things went well. The people that passed me early in the run were on the side of the road exhausted or barely walking and I ended up passing them, just like you said I would. My energy levels were great and my stomach was fine. The liquids-based plan you helped me with worked well. I had no urge to eat, but I did switch to half a banana and water at about mile 22 because the sight of the sports drink was making me sick, just like you said it might.  

I am looking forward to working with you in the future to better my times. Thanks again for helping me achieve my goal.  

John

John Carr
Bellingham, Mass.
 


Hi Jason,  

I want to thank you again for all of your wisdom this last year in coaching me for Ironman Florida. I still can’t believe how well I felt which is just a tribute to how well-prepared I was for the race.  I have never been as nervous as I was the two days prior to the race (not even for my wedding!). But when I got in the water to start the swim I felt like I was in the place I needed to be.  I felt totally calm and in my element.  I will never forget the peaceful feeling that I had.  That day definitely ranked as one of (if not the) best days of my life! So thanks for making it not only a memorable but enjoyable day too!

Danielle 

Danielle Keaney
Seabrook, N.H.


Will,  

Thanks for checking in. Training is going great overall! For my brick this past weekend, I rode with three speedsters that I frequently ride with, and for the most part I was in the front the whole ride which has never happened before.  I’ve never felt stronger on the bike, ever!  

Matt  

Matt Seubert
Germantown, M
aryland


Jason,  

I wanted to express my thanks for all the great preparation for Ironman Lake Placid! I felt very well-prepared—so much so that I was able to really enjoy myself throughout the race! Your recommendations on all aspects of training, on race nutrition (and as much as it was hard for me to do, on getting good rest) proved to be spot on and helped me get to the finish line!  Less than a year ago, I could barely swim or ride. I can't believe how far I've come. Thanks again for your help!  

Kathy  

Kathy Laska
Millis, Mass.  


Jason,  

Thanks so much for the Custom Training Plan for Mooseman. I am feeling as good as I've ever felt fitness wise and feel that this fitness will serve me for months to come. I've shed unwanted bodyfat while adding strength/power, speed and endurance.  I feel that I am a forever improved.  

Brian  

Brian Reh
Fairport, N.Y.


Hey Jason,  

Our bikes are on their way to Ironman Florida. We fly out tomorrow night. I don't know what internet access we'll have in Florida, so I wanted to thank you now. This whole arrangement has been great. I was just taking with Brian, and by my count I have done 316 workouts since January 1st. There were probably five that I really didn't enjoy. That's a pretty good ratio! I don't know whether I could have got myself into this kind of shape without you. If I could have, I'm sure I would have injured myself or gotten really sick. Looking back, I wish I had asked you more questions because I always found your insights very helpful. I'll definitely check in with you afterwards.

Thanks again,
Chris  

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Hey Jason,  

Yahoo! Thank you so much. My race went very well. I felt very well-prepared and I felt like I managed all of the problems that came up without getting flustered. Your program got me ready—thank you, thank you, thank you.  

This was tremendous adventure.  I have really enjoyed it.  Thanks again for all your help.  

Chris

Chris Skinner
Boxford, Mass.


Hello Jason and Will,

WOW, what a difference a year makes with some great coaching and hard work! I sat down last night and took a look at some of things I accomplished since you guys took me on as an athlete. I have had personal bests in almost every race I entered. Wildflower was so amazing this year and to take 48 minutes off last years time was the best. I know that none of this would have been possible without your great coaching, support, and friendship. I cannot tell you how much I appreciate you as coaches and mentors. I know I can be a little difficult and off the wall at times; it just amazes me how you are able to bring me back to earth and provide the guidance I need. It's a perfect match for me and I am so lucky to have found you. The best news of all is that we are not done yet; I continue to learn and grow under with your guidance and coaching. I feel there is nothing I can't do with your coaching and dedication to my success in whatever race I/we choose to tackle. I am so looking forward to more racing, training, learning, and gaining confidence in myself.

Thanks so much for what you have given me and helped me to accomplish. I only hope that you realize how important this is to me to have come so far and that NONE of it would have been possible without you to guide me.

THANKS AGAIN!  
Mike

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Hello Jason,

I cannot find the words to let you know how happy I am with your coaching. This weekend really showed me that I am coming along. I feel real good about the progress I am making. I am getting in better shape and the new training structure is allowing me to run better and feel stronger. Last week, on my one-hour run I felt so good it was amazing. I really worked at keeping within the heart-rate zones you gave me and was able to accomplish that, and I never really felt like I was pushing. I really had to hold back the desire to bust loose. I think I tend to be more mental than physical when I run. When I think about pace or time I get tight and loose control of my heart rate.  However, now that I am using the monitor I do not think about pace (just the zones I need to be working in) and it just becomes a good easy run and it is just as fast. The swimming too has really come along so far. For the first time I am confident that I can break three hours in the marathon and get more competitive in my age group and overall for 2007 triathlon season. I think I am far ahead of my goal and feel like I can rock three hours with two-and-a-half months left to train. Jason, I have been training for years and years and have never felt this strong or confident in my training. I am grateful I found you to coach me and I feel so good about where we are going.

I am feeling really good and wanted to share that with you.

Thanks, 
Mike

Mike Morgan
Sacramento
, Calif.  


Hi Jason,

 
After 12 years of coaching myself I hired you in June 2003.  You created a personalized 12-week training plan to help me finish my preparation for my race at the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii. This was my fifth Ironman and I had my best performance at an Ironman! The workouts you created for me were very focused and specific to my Ironman training and free of the "junk" workouts I had the tendency to do on my own. I believe that by cutting out the junk, reducing the overall quantity of working out I was doing, and increasing the quality substantially, adding very Ironman-specific workouts, and improving how I was resting, I was able to have my best Ironman race ever.   
 
In 2004 I decided I wanted to get faster at the sprint- and Olympic-distance triathlons. Using your ongoing-coaching services, you guided me with specific strength/power workouts I would never attempted to do on my own. It took me a month or so to get used to going form long and steady to short and intense in some of my workouts, but once I got the hang of your POE approach to intervals, the "endorphin high" from my higher quality workouts was great and more efficient then riding 3-6 hours all the timeI also found I had much more energy and I was much more productive with my everyday activities. I won my first race of the season, and went on to win seven more under your guidance! It was an excellent year for me, to say the least!   

In 2005 while I continued training for sprintand Olympic-distance triathlons, I still had a stellar 1/2 Ironman performance at the Boulder 5430 1/2 Ironman in August and continued my winning steak at the Age Group World Championshipin October where I won my 30-34 age group. I become a world champion! I was also 6th at the Best of the US Amateur Triathlete Competition! I was psyched to be racing well in these big races! 

With my new speed I decided to add a few more 1/2 Ironmans back into my race schedule for 2006 and continued to train with many short and intense, quality workouts instead of the typical endless diet of long, slow miles most 1/2 Ironman racers tend to accumulate. The results speak for themselves. I set the Boulder 5430 Sprint-Distance Triathlon course record in June and won the Pelican Fest Sprint-Distance Triathlon. I also won my 30-34 age-group at the Boulder 5430 1/2 Ironman (going 10 minutes faster thaI did in 2005) and came in 2nd place at the Vineman 1/2 Ironman! With your coaching, I feel fully prepared to race well at all triathlon distances!

I wanted to write and say thanks for making me a champion. I'm eager to keep getting better and see what I can do going forward.   

Wendy

Wendy Mader-Alvarez
Fort Collins, Colorado
2005 30-34 Age-Group World Champion


Hey Will,

I just wanted to drop you a note to thank you for all you've done in preparing me for the 2006 tri season. Your training plans enabled me to place in the top 10 in my age group in six of the eight races I did this season. I never would have thought this would be a possibility especially since this was only my second year competing in the sport. I'm anxiously looking forward to the beating you put on me over the next 10 months as we prepare for Ironman USA Lake Placid!

Again, thank you,
Alex

Alex Martinelli
Winchester
, Mass.


Jason, 

I just want you to know how much I am enjoying the coaching. I LOVE not having to be responsible for thinking up workouts, but just getting them done. I also really like the way you respond so quickly to my questions and then follow up the answer with an email. In my business, I try to go the extra mile with my clients and I know how important it is to be totally focused on the client's needs (and how hard it is to execute)--you do both VERY WELL. I am very very pleased. 

Bob

Bob Ruth
Wakefield, R.I.


Will,

Words don’t do justice in expressing the appreciation and gratitude for all the transitions I’ve gone through while working with you. I have changed for the better physically, mentally, and emotionally. You and Jason should describe yourselves not merely as athletic coaches, but as life coaches! You truly coach at a holistic level, and that has made such a positive difference in my life.

One of the odd goals I came to you with was that of stopping racing, but not without making a run for my Pro mountain bike race license first. I started racing in 1995 and had let my life become very unbalanced in my intense focus on racing over the years. I had given up other sports I loved and the people I loved along the way, and knew I was doing something all wrong. When I had both of my knees operated on in early 2004, I knew I needed a more formal and structured approach to my training to help ensure a proper recovery and avoid getting injured again. I was lucky enough to have met Jason and to start working with you at the end of that year.

In March of 2005 I went out to Arizona to compete in a NORBA National hoping that my best efforts would land me that Pro upgrade. I followed your training plans to the letter in the months leading up to the event. I did everything I was supposed to do, and never before did I feel so strong and ready for a race, both physically and mentally. Day one’s fourth place finish was obliterated late that night when I came down with one of the most severe and long lasting illnesses I’ve ever experienced. I could hardly breathe, never mind race. I knew there would be no day two or three races for me. I felt crushed and disappointed, but somehow acceptance came easier for me than in the past. It was because of the training and preparation work I had done with you that I was able to handle the letdown and disappointment and accept the situation for what it was in far better form than I ever would have before I began working with you. I took many valuable lessons away from that trip, maybe more than if I had been able to finish the races. I considered that experience one of my sweetest victories.

So although I am now taking the rest of 2006 off from racing to work on regaining that life/health balance, your coaching, advice, lessons, and guidance stay with me in everything that I do. You are that teacher who has left a life-long positive impact on me. Whether I’m leading a hard pitch at the gunks and need my full mental focus, powering up hills on my road bike, doing my physical therapy routine to keep the knees in line, or chilling out with friends and snacking on “nutrient-dense foods”, the ability to focus and balance and truly live the best quality life that I can, has been made possible through your guidance.

Will, you and Jason have been two of the most positive, life-changing people I've ever had the honor and privilege to know and work with.

I’ll see you at my next transition!
Yourethebombdotcom!
Pam  

Pam Bonin
Glastonbury, Conn.


Jason & Will, 

I had a great season in 2004! I placed in the top-25 at Ironman USA Lake Placid and I raced a 10:05 at Ironman Hawaii. I felt like I’d used up all my strategies for developing better performances, and needed new insight on training and racing. My consultation with you in the off-season set me up for my best season yet. You taught me to simplify my approach to intense training and get more rest. By following your advice, my body has been stronger and healthier and I’ve been able to race and train at a higher level. As a result, I won four of eight races leading up to Triathlon Long Course World Championships, where I placed seventh overall and was the first American finisher. Many thanks for your wisdom and support! 

Rock On,
P.J .

P.J. Deschenes
Medford, Mass.


Jason,

I so appreciate you and Will! You are both awesome coaches! I want you to know that you have been a big part of my life these last couple years and I have learned so much about life and about myself, in addition to training for triathlons! It's been a privilege to be apart of such an outstanding organization. One of these days soon, I hope I can visit the Boston area and finally meet you in person.

Thanks!
Bill 

Bill Williams
Bryan, Texas


Dear Jason and Will,

I just wanted to let you know that I appreciate the professionalism with which you run your coaching business. Your response time to answering my questions is awesome and even though you have some great tools to create training plans, my training plans are even more personalized than I had imagined they would be!

Today my wife commented on how fit I look. It's a great feeling when someone close to you who sees you every day notices positive changes in your fitness. Usually it's my "winter pouch" that she notices.

We've only just begun working together and I feel very good about the relationship we've started. I am eagerly looking forward to the racing season with you!

Sincerely,
Christopher

Christopher Fowler
Cranston, R.I.



Jason, 

Thank you for all your help this year with the Custom Training Plans. You took a lot of the guesswork out of it for me. I really like not having to dream up workouts and and I really like just doing what I’m told and following my plan. And it really paid off! I can’t believe I was that well-prepared and relaxed at Ironman Florida and did so well and got my PR!  

Thanks,
Karen  

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Hi Jason! 

Well, the year certainly went by fast. It was last July, but it feels like yesterday that I hired you to help me with my training between ½ Ironman races. It was my gauge to see if we connected as athlete and coach. I had an awesome Timberman ½ Ironman taking 17 minutes off my previous years time! Right then, I knew you were the guy I trusted to train me for Ironman USA Lake Placid! 

All through the winter we worked very hard on my swim skills and pedaling skills (big priorities for me) to improve my overall efficiency. When spring broke threw, it was time to hit the hills and prepare very specifically for Ironman USA Lake Placid. We also worked on the mental skills training and sports nutrition aspects of preparation for Ironman big time! We left no stone unturned! Never in my life have I felt so race ready and prepared for something as I did for Ironman USA Lake Placid and I want to thank you for that first! You helped me feel SO ready! 

To top it off, my race was awesome! I finished in 12:50, FAR surpassing my greatest goals for the race! Most of all I felt great throughout my race and was able to finish with a big smile on my face!

I really have to give a lot of the credit for my success at Ironman USA Lake Placid to my family for their support! And to you, Jason, for your expert advise! I don’t know how people do a race of that length without guidance! Because of your coaching I was totally prepared and I had a Race Plan and Race Nutrition Plan to stick with, which I had thoroughly practiced, making for an enjoyable day all around!   

Thanks Jason!
Karen 

Karen Stone
Blandford, Mass.  


Will,

Thank you, thank you, thank you for helping me prepare for Ironman USA Lake Placid! Thank you for the organized guidance, thank you for the sound advice, and thank you for providing stability and sanity to this athlete who, on his own, trains in a continual state of experimentation and change.

Thanks!
Paul

Paul Wilson
Spencer, Mass.


Jason, 

Ironman USA Lake Placid was AWESOME! I felt REALLY strong during the whole race! I'm most proud of my swim! I really trained diligently for a 1:20 and I got 1:21, so that was great. 

It poured rain all day and we had big-time wind on the bike, but I was so strong! I ran most of the marathon! I couldn't believe it! I felt so strong and handled the tough conditions well. I was very well-prepared!  

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for all your help. I used all my physical training, mental skills training, Race Plan, and Race Nutrition Plan that you helped me develop and practice. It all paid off! I never once hit a wall! My race nutrition was right on! Crossing the finish line was awesome! It was packed! 

Thanks so much! I could not have done it without you! 
Joanie 

Joanie Lindley
Charlestown, Mass.


Hi Boyz, 

Is it okay that I refer to you as "my BOYZ"? I swear it is a term of much affection and endearment, so please say YES! So, yesterday I ran in the Jones Town & Country 10-Mile Run in Amherst. As you know, it is a hilly and very challenging course. There is a big hill at mile 3, then you run on a dirt part (which is sometimes icy, like yesterday!) and then the end is pretty much up hill the last mile or so. Additionally, the weather can be kinda yucky.  The first time I ever ran it, I HATED it. It was sleeting, I didn't do well, I ended up getting hurt, blah, blah, blah! But this year I worked really hard to focus on the positive as I was preparing for the race as you guys have helped me to do. And...it worked! I had so much fun! To start off, I saw some great people & friends from the area who were also running! And I kept reminding myself how much I was enjoying running in Amherst, a place very dear to my heart. Even though at times it was hard and raining and slow-going during the icy dirt road spots, it was more time to enjoy the beautiful landscape. If a negative thought would try to enter my head, I worked to replace it with a positive thought and self-encouragement. On the climbs, I focused on my turnover, picturing in my head what I wanted it to look like and it really helped. On the descents, I tried to make up for lost time getting the benefits of gravity! And all in all it was really great! So thank you so much for all you BOYZ have contributed to my physical and mental preparations! I will keep listening because, I ran less, but much more purposefully in preparation for this race than I have in the past and felt much stronger! And lastly (and least important), my time was several minutes faster, 1:23:10!

Thanks again!
Pam

Pam Bockol
Northboro, Mass.


Jason and Will,

You guys put "fit" into my windsurfing! You guys are the most knowledgeable and professional coaches I have encountered and you have led me on the ultimate performance agenda. I feel much more powerful on the water and I feel certain that your coaching will help me reach my personal goal of competing in the Olympics in Athens in 2004! I always recommend you guys for anyone who wants to achieve their highest goals in performance!

You guys rock!
Ben

Ben Barger 
St. Petersburg, Florida
Alternate on U.S. Olympic Team in 2004 & Training for the 2008 Olympics!


Jason and Will,

I am writing to you about your recent article in Fitness Runner and how much it helped me. I happened to pick up your article after a not so wonderful first marathon. I was at my breakfast table rehashing the marathon to figure out what went wrong when I picked up the magazine. I read the first article and I couldn't believe that what I was reading about someone else, was what happened to me almost exactly. You can't imagine how relieved I was to understand what happened in my marathon. I was very down on myself and after reading the article was able to know why my body failed during the marathon. Due to your article and what I learned I would now do another marathon which I previously thought no way, never again. Then when I contacted you guys, Jason responded to me immediately. What a comfort, relief and support system Jason offered me after what I felt was a devastating first marathon. Your article and follow-up gave me advice, pointed out what happened and most importantly gave me support. I have made a copy of that article for my running partner who had similar questions about my performance, especially since he couldn't understand himself what happened. He read the article and thought it was extremely informative and gave him so new ideas for training as to what to do and what not to do. Thanks for publishing such a great article. I want to run a marathon again!

Thanks!
Lynne

Lynne Morgan 
Coopersburg, Penn.


Hey Will and Jason,

I've been meaning to write you for some time now to tell you what a difference you guys have made for me. Your coaching has dramatically changed the way I go about training as well as the way I recover from training and races. You guys do an incredible job! As a result, I have gone from middle of the pack finishes in years past to all top ten finishes for this year! Thanks for helping me reach my annual goals. I'm looking forward to working with you in the years to come.

Be well,
Doug

Doug Chiasson
Athol, Mass.

 


Will and Jason,

You have helped me to accomplish goals I never dreamed were possible as an athlete! In the last couple of years I finished the Boston Marathon and completed my first Olympic Distance Triathlon. You have helped assure me that at 53, I am still a young athlete with many more goals to accomplish. You've helped me to scare Rheumatoid Arthritis into remission and then helped me to finish the Boston Marathon in style! You guys not only care about my athletic goals and accomplishments; you also care about my health and well-being. My training plans are made to fit my personal needs and goals. I also want to thank you again for the seminar on health, fitness, and nutrition you guys presented at the elementary school where I work. You talked to the 5th and 6th graders on a level they could understand and the staff, as well as the kids, had a great time and learned a great deal! 

You guys are terrific!
Linda

Linda Gelinas 
Orange, Mass.


Jason & Will,

I have had the chance to put some of your recent advice into practice. I have to admit, it was definitely strange at first trying to stay within the intensity guidelines you suggested. Actually, it was a real challenge to slow myself down. But I've actually had NO problems with my blood sugar during workouts since I started using your suggestions. In fact, after a few workouts getting used to it, I found that I was able to use much better form during my rows. On Monday, I tried rowing at about 95% of my maximum heart rate (just to test things out). I only lasted for 45 minutes and back came the muscle aches and tingling, dizziness, and nausea. In any case, it convinced me that my workouts are much better spent in the intensity range that you prescribed while I work this out. Thank you! I can't tell you what a huge difference it makes to actually feel really good after exercise. I'm so used to having to stop workouts after 20 minutes to go and get a packet of sugar from the snack bar, or having to stop altogether. I feel much more secure going to the gym knowing that the chances of passing out in front of everyone have been so dramatically reduced. 

Thank you again!
Nichole

Nichole Catalano 
Kent, Ohio


Jason & Will,

I thought I'd relay this little story to you because it's an indication of how great your coaching has been for me. I'm not sure how well you know my friend Jim, but for the past  two years or so he has always been very encouraging to me in the shop and at races as I learned to ride my bike. At the Sudbury Spring Sprint Distance Triathlon in May of this year, his bike time was 22:27 and mine was 24:19. In my last race, the Hyannis Sprint Distance Triathlon, after about 5 miles I passed him, said "hello", and waited for him to pass me back...and waited...and waited…it never happened! His bike time was 37:51 and mine was 33:16! After the race, he came up to me and said, "Boy, you have really gotten fast! There was no way I could stay with you." Now, I know I'm no speedster yet, but I told him that the entire reason is because of the coaching you guys have provided me this season. You've helped me to become a much stronger triathlete! So, my point is, its nice to be able to "put my money where my mouth is" so to speak and actually SHOW people that I am getting faster! Thanks to you guys! Your coaching KICKS BUTT!

Thanks guys!
Tracey

Tracey Levenson
Colorado Springs, Colorado


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