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Testimonials
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.
Hi Jason,
Danielle Danielle Keaney
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 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 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 Hey Jason, Our bikes are on their way to Ironman
--- 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 Hello Jason and Will, Hello
Jason, Mike
Morgan 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 time. I 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 sprint- and 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 Championships in 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 than I 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 Hey
Will, Jason, Bob
Ruth 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 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! Pam Bonin 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 Rock On, P.J.
Deschenes 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 Williams Dear Jason and Will, Christopher Fowler 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 Thanks, --- 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 Stone 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
Wilson 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. 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! Joanie
Lindley 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 Bockol Jason and Will, Jason and Will, Hey Will and Jason, Be
well, Doug Chiasson
Will and Jason, You guys are terrific! Jason & Will, Jason & Will, Thanks guys! Tracey Levenson To read more about how we've helped people just like you reach their goals, please read our Real Results From Real People Just Like You. Contact us to see how we can help you work towards you personal goals and make your big race a success!
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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!
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.
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!
