The coaches at Endurance Concepts are excited to announce that we will be hosting training camps designed specifically for you.

If you are currently training for or are considering a hilly race, an Iron-distance race, or just want to train hard with like-minded people, these training camps are for you!

We are holding camps in the North Georgia Mountains, in Louisville, KY and in Panama City Beach, Florida. All training sessions will be conducted and supported by USAT certified Endurance Concepts coaches.

When and where are the camps held?

North Georgia “Gaps”: June 8th – June 10th, 2012
For more information on the camp, and to sign up visit the Endurance Concepts Gaps Camp page at imAthlete.

Louisville, Kentucky: July 13, 2012 – July 15, 2012
For more information on the camp, and to sign up visit the Endurance Concepts Louisville Camp page at imAthlete.

Panama City, Florida: September 14, 2012 – September 16, 2012
For more information on the camp, and to sign up visit the Endurance Concepts Panama City Camp page at imAthlete.

What’s the purpose of the camps?
Race Course preview and training
Gain strength and confidence across all disciplines
Overviews of race nutrition, transitions, and race day bike fixes

How much does it cost?
$225 – $350, depending on when you register and your needs

So, what’s included?
2.5 days of training (Friday – Sunday) for all camps
Complete ride and run support with nutrition and hydration.
All swims will have multiple Kayak support
Minimum of 6-7 training sessions depending on the camp on the actual race course
SAG support vehicle
Picnic lunches each day and group dinners on Friday and Saturday
Daily training presentations from USAT certified Endurance Concepts coaches
Sponsor giveaways and discounts including Mix1 for all of your recovery needs

Where will I recover and sleep?
We have a cabin reserved for the North Georgia Gaps camp, Marriott hotel rooms reserved for Louisville and a Beach House planned for Panama City. Please see the camp information in the imAthlete links for specific information.

Wow! So how do I sign up?
Go to the camp registration pages here:

Endurance Concepts Gaps Camp
Endurance Concepts Louisville Camp
Endurance Concepts Panama City Camp

Endurance Concepts will be providing nutrition and hydration on course and Mix1 will be provided after every session to ensure proper recovery. The support vehicles will have drinks, food, and nutrition, spare tubes/tires, etc. If you have any questions about what to pack or what to look for when purchasing supplies, please contact Coach Tony.

Endurance Concepts 2012 Training Camps are Sponsored By:

Endurance Concepts Training Camps Testimonials

Event testimonial from the 2011 Endurance Concepts PCB, FL camp:
“The PCB camp was the hands down best investment I made in my preparation for my first Ironman. I had such a good time making new friends and working hard I wanted to do it every weekend – well maybe every other weekend! The coaches worked us hard and provided a lot of great feedback and information that I’d never received before. The experience on the race course and the types of workouts we did were huge confidence builders. When I got to race day I had that feeling I’ve done this before so no big deal. I will definitely do another camp with EC even if not doing the particular race!”
- Hilary H., Florida

Event testimonial from the 2011 Endurance Concepts PCB, FL camp:
“I had zero expectations going in to this. I had never been to a training camp before and up until this point, I was training entirely on my own. My only endurance background was running half and full marathons, so I really struggled with the swim and bike portion. I walked in the door with my stomach practically in my throat and my anxiety level off the charts.
I appreciated how organized the weekend was. There was no question as to what we were going to be doing from one part to the other.
They had the OWS set up like it would be on race day. We did the two laps and had to get out and get back in the water like we were expected to do during the race. A kayak in the water and coaches swimming with you. There were no concerns about safety.
The coaches were just as prepared when it came to the bike portion. Between maps, road marking and SAG stops, they had this act together. Besides, getting some much needed help with my bike skills during our rides, I got to see 90% of the course. On race day, I knew what to expect and when to expect it. Confidence level gets a boost. As for the run, you can’t get any better then the actual course. Naturally, they had the roads marked and SAG stops for our fluids. During our down time, bike tire changing clinics were held along with race day tips such as what to expect in transitions to nutrition. I was constantly learning.
Not only were these guys extremely knowledgeable regarding training and such, they were easy going and most of all patient. I was never made to feel stupid even when I would refer to a bike part as a Spokey Thing. That was just fun watching their reaction.
When it came down to race day, I was prepared. And this old lady finished her first Ironman.”
- Jessica B., Georgia

Written By: Dan Arnett
Owner/Head Coach
Follow @ec_coachdan

As a coach, I have learned to anticipate several questions during the first weeks of a new athletes training. The first month of training is what I call the push-back phase. This is where the athlete is not comfortable with the training for several reasons. Usually about 2-3 weeks into the first month, I get the expected question. It always starts with the same phrase: “This isn’t what I normally do.”

My answer: “That’s right, it’s not. That is one of the reasons you hired me.” Too many people hire a coach and are unwilling to change their current habits or training methods. Let’s think about this for a moment. Did you not seek guidance because what you were currently doing was not working or you wanted to improve upon it? It’s this simple thought process that is sometimes lost in the forest.

We as people do not like change. We like to discuss change. We like to say how we are going to change. But when it comes down to the time to change, it’s the biggest hurdle to jump over. It takes faith and trust. There is nothing magical about what your designated coach is proposing. If they propose otherwise, then run! There is no magical secret to training. But I digress. There is simply one test that must be met when you decide to let this person guide your training. Can they explain why we are doing it? No results are guaranteed, but the method must be understood and accepted.

If you are not confident that your coach knows what they are doing, then why are you spending your hard earned money paying them? Also, if you do not believe in your coach and the change they are proposing why is the coach wasting their time on you?

Change takes time to accomplish. You are doing yourself and your coach a disservice if you continually change how you are doing something. Give the program time to work. I’ve seen several athletes come to me after bouncing from coach to coach or program to program and wondering why nothing has improved. Simple answer…time. Some methods take more time than others, but that should be discussed and accepted from the beginning.

Training is ever evolving and the methods used to accomplish adaptations are changing as well. A good coach evolves with the times. That does not mean follow fads. Proper evolution is evidence based, not Guru based. That does not mean that every ‘trend’ is a new coaching method. Evidence-based coaching means taking your observations in coaching and combining them with research in the field and coming to your own conclusion and using that. It does not mean regurgitating what everyone else says. That’s what I call lazy coaching and unfortunately all too common in today’s environment.

In the end, ask the question WHY and listen to the explanation. Coaching is a two-way street built on trust, feedback and competency. Listen with an open mind, not with the typical “well that’s not what this coach, that coach, Tri magazine, etc” says. If you don’t truly feel that the type of change that your coach is proposing is for you, then continue to interview coaches. But don’t make the mistake of thinking that just because it’s not what you were doing before it won’t work. Because what you were doing wasn’t working…remember?

Written By: Dan Arnett
Owner/Head Coach
Follow @ec_coachdan

The coaches at Endurance Concepts are excited to host a training camp designed specifically for Ironman Florida. If you are currently training for or are considering this race in the future, this training camp is for you! We plan to train on the actual race course from swim to bike to run, with support provided by Endurance Concepts USAT certified coaches and a professional mechanic.

When is it?: September 30 – October 2, 2011
What’s the purpose of this camp?:
Ironman Florida Course preview and training
Overviews of race nutrition, transitions, and race day bike fixes

Where is it? : Panama City, FL

How much does it cost? : $225

Sign Up is available through IMAthlete: http://www.imathlete.com/events/enduranceconceptstritrainingcampfl

So, what’s included?

2.5 days of training (Friday – Sunday) on the Panama City course
Complete ride and run support with nutrition and hydration.
All swims will have multiple Kayak support
7 training sessions (2 swims, 2 bikes, 3 runs) on actual race course
SAG support from a certified professional mechanic
Picnic lunches each day and group dinners on Friday and Saturday
Daily training presentations from USAT-certified Endurance Concepts coaches
Sponsor giveaways and discounts including Mix1 for all of your recovery needs

Where will I recover and sleep?

Daily training sessions will start and end at the Endurance Concepts beach house located 2 miles west of 79 on Beach Front road. If you would like to stay with the coaches and not only be where all the action is, but have complete access to the coaches during your camp, we have rooms available at the beach house. No driving or packing up your gear each day! Make new friends and live the complete training camp experience.

Please note that there is a lodging cost for those staying at the EC Beach House.

Contact Coach Tony for the list of available rooms. There are only a few so don’t wait! Breakfast will also be included for those staying in the EC Beach House. If you have a Significant Other that may want to come to the beach and not train, we have room for them as well.

For those that were not able to get in on the Beach House, fear not. Just down the road is the:

La Quinta Inn & Suites
Panama City Beach Pier Park
17710 West Panama City Beach Pkwy
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
Phone: 1-850-249-1112
http://www.lq.com/lq/properties/propertyProfile.do?propId=6259

When should I be there?
We recommend you arrive at the camp swim start no later than 7:00 AM on Friday, September 30, 2011. The Welcome Dinner is optional on Thursday night but is highly recommended! Note that you must provide your own transportation during the camp, but we will attempt to car pool as much as possible. The conclusion of the camp will be Sunday, October 2, 2011, after the run and wrap-up session.

Planned Schedule of Events:

Thursday, September 29, 2011

7:00 PM Welcome Dinner with the EC Coaches (optional)

Friday, September 30, 2011

6:30 AM Swim, bike and run course briefing – Swim start practice and techniques
7:00 AM Open Water Swim – Buoys will be set up in front of the EC house
8:30 AM Transition to the Bike – 60 mile ride that covers the first part of the actual bike course
12:30 PM Transition run of 3 miles directly after the bike
1:30 PM Lunch provided by EC
2:30 PM Presentation: Don’t fear the Tubular
3:30 PM Rest and recovery time! (a.k.a. “ask a coach a question”)
6:00 PM Pasta dinner at the EC house (provided)

Saturday, October 1, 2011

6:00 AM Professional Mechanic will be available for bike maintenance issues
7:00 AM Bike course briefing; 65 mile bike ride – Back portion of the bike course
11:30 AM Transition run of 3 – 5 miles
12:30 PM Lunch provided by EC
1:30 PM Presentation: Ironman specific nutrition and transition strategies
2:30 PM Open Water Swim in front of the EC House
3:30 PM Rest and recovery time! (aka ask a coach a question)
6:00 PM Dinner at the EC house (provided)

Sunday, October 2, 2011

7:00 AM Meet at actual race site – Boardwalk Beach Resort parking lot (transition area);
Briefing of actual swim course and T-1 strategies
7:30 AM Run course briefing and strategies
8:00 AM One lap of the run course
10:30 AM Weekend wrap-up and final chance for questions

Note: All times listed are Central Daylight Time (CDT).

*All swims will be supported by multiple kayaks.

*All runs will be supported with aid stations throughout the runs.

*All biking sections will be supported with aid stations that have food, hydration and mechanical help if needed and will be well marked with spray chalk on the courses.

Wow! So how do I sign up?

Go to: http://www.imathlete.com/events/enduranceconceptstritrainingcampfl

What do I need to bring?

Small bag or backpack to keep items in the SAG vehicles during training, if needed
2 sets of goggles
1 set of cycle gear
2-3 sets of Triathlon gear/kits (top and bottom)
2 pairs of running shorts
Cycling shoes/pedals
Sunglasses and/or Prescription glasses
Helmet
Sunscreen
2-3 towels
2 pairs of running shoes and socks
Rain jacket
Water bottles (minimum of 3-4)
Any personal nutrition
A positive attitude

Endurance Concepts will be providing nutrition and hydration on course and Mix1 will be provided after every session to ensure proper recovery. The support vehicles will have drinks, food, and nutrition, spare tubes/tires, etc. If you have any questions about what to pack or what to look for when purchasing supplies, please contact Coach Tony.

If you decide to purchase something from All3Sports on-line, we can deliver it to you on-site at the camp. Call A3S at 1.800.975.ALL3(2553) or 770.587.9994 and make sure you tell them it’s for the Endurance Concepts camp. Those attending the camp get a specific discount code, contact us for the code prior to ordering.

Useful Links:

Endurance Concepts
All3Sports
Mix1
Ironman Florida

For most, the 4^th of July is for grilling out.  To 21 of our athletes it means burning up the road from Lenox Mall to Piedmont Park for the 2011 AJC Peachtree Road Race 10K.

Anne Chrzanowski – 55:09
Mike Chrzanowski – 45:39
Amy Hill – 1:22:54
John Southey – 1:05:31
Whitney Barnard – 47:54*
Ashley Pike – 1:03:07*
TJ Ryals – 46:46
Stacy Levy – 53:17
Tatyana Spencer – 46:42
Steven Spencer – 53:17
Bethaney Ryals – 57:16
Dan Arnett – 46:46
Rachel Rasberry – 45:44
Yvonne Bedell – 41:34
Laura Barnard – 48:15
Jessica Bennett – 54:56
Ben Holliday – 50:15
Jason Insogna – 57:05*
Sarah Bell – 57:17
Irina Fiaksel – 51:56 (mom of Coach Tatyana Spencer)

Official results can be found here

Ryan Brooks debuted his Cat 4 status at the GA Road Race Championships.  Nice work cat-ing up!  14^th with a 24+ mph average.  That’s haulin.

Just outside of Louisville six brave souls battled the heat and hills of the longish Cardinal Harbor HIM.  Since that wasn’t enough for them, they also rode 2 loops of the IM KY course the next day.

T.J. Ryals – 5:34:13
Bethaney Ryals – 6:25:23 (2^nd AG)
Tony Hammett – 6:09:56 (45’ Mechanical & still finished!)
Mike Gallow – 6:20:05

Complete results

To the north in Muncie, IN two TeamEC fasties were tearing up the course at Muncie 70.3.  Personal Bests were no match for these two in Hoosier country.

Fred “Cube” Mehrer – 5:15:01*
Anne Mehrer  – 7:27:28*

Official results

Sunday came and Endurance Concepts was just getting warmed up.  Chattanooga was the new target.  It was hot, it was humid, it was hilly, but there were no excuses; just heart at the Waterfront Triathlon.

Joe Jackson – 3:01:26
Laura Barnard – 2:49:44
Yvonne Bedell – 2:24:25 (1^st AG)
Scott Gentles – 2:17:26*
Steven Spencer – 3:01:41
Tatyana Spencer – 2:45:13
Sandy Wisenbaker – 3:04:45
Lisa Bennett – 3:20:04

Results

Rev3 Portland was the final stop on the TeamEC race weekend.  Cool temperatures and a great race atmosphere caused our athletes to excel even more than normal.  Mental and physical hurdles were not match for them.

Joshua Stephens – 6:10:20
Kristin Deaton – 5:29:48*

Results

Up in Canada, at the 2011 PATCO Triathlon Junior Pan American Championships, Devon Dabney was one of only 16 Juniors to be chosen to represent the United States.  While an unfortunate crash took her out of contention, she still had a strong showing.  Great job and there are many more great races and opportunities ahead for you.

Coach Dan decided it would be a good idea to see if he could be a weekend warrior for Xterra Whitewater.  Saturday started with an 8.25-mile trail run and Sunday brought the Xterra race.  He managed second in the overall weekend warrior competition and a 2^nd AG in the trail run and a 3^rd AG in the Xterra.  Results

*denotes a Personal Record was set

Anderson, SC Training Camp designed for HalfRev

Date:
July 29 – 31, 2011

Focus:
HalfRev Anderson Course preview and training weekend

Location:
Anderson, South Carolina

Cost:
$295 (13% discount for TeamEC athletes)

Registration:
Go to: EC Rev3 HalfRev Training Camp Sign Up or
E-mail – Dan@EnduranceConcepts with the subject “Rev3 Training Camp”
- You will be contacted within 24 hrs for payment information

Any other questions: Dan@EnduranceConcepts.com

Included:
- 2.5 days of training (Friday-Sunday) on the HalfRev course
- Complete ride and run support with GU nutrition and Gatorade hydration
- Kayak supported swims
- 8 training sessions (2 swims, 2 bikes, 4 runs) on actual race course
- SAG support from a certified professional mechanic
- Picnic lunches each day and group dinner on Saturday
- Presentation with Dr. Hamid Sadri, 1st Choice Healthcare, certified chiropractor and active release technique
instructor
- Daily training presentations from USAT-certified Endurance Concepts coaches
- Sponsor giveaways and discounts including Mix1 for all recovery needs

Bike shipping and packing:
We will be using All3Sports for our shipping and packing needs. Simply have your bike to the shop by Wednesday July 27, 2011 and it will be assembled and ready for you to pick up on Friday morning in Anderson, SC. Also, it will be repacked for your departure on Sunday. ($50 call for availability)

Lodging:
Fairfield Inn & Suites
117 Interstate Boulevard
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 332-9000
Ask for the ‘Endurance Concepts’ rate

Anderson/Lake Hartwell KOA
200 Wham Rd
Anderson, SC 29625
http://koa.com/campgrounds/anderson/   (864) 287-3161

Arrival & Departure:
We recommend you arrive by 7:00 AM on Friday, July 29, 2011. The Welcome Dinner is optional on Thursday night. Note that you must provide your own transportation during the camp, but we will attempt to car pool as much as possible. Cost to enter Darwin Wright Park is $2/car. The conclusion of the camp will be Sunday, July 31, 2011, after the run and wrap-up session.

Schedule:

Thursday July 28, 2011
7:00 PM    Welcome Dinner (optional) Romano’s Italian Restaurant

Friday July 29, 2011
7:00 AM    Emily will be available for bike maintenance issues
8:00 AM    Swim – Darwin Wright Park
9:45 AM    Training Presentation
11:00 AM    Lunch – provided by EC
12:00 PM    Professional Mechanic will be available for bike maintenance issues
12:30 PM    HalfRev Bike Course – 20 min Transition run after bike
4:30 PM    EC Coaches available for one-on-one questions

Saturday July 30, 2011
6:00 AM    Professional Mechanic will be available for bike maintenance issues
7:00 AM    HalfRev or OlyRev Bike Course (athlete choice) -15 min Transition run after bike
11:00 AM    Lunch – Provided by EC
12:00 PM    Dr. Sadri, 1st Choice Healthcare, Presentation
1:00 PM    Swim start methods and technique
3:00 PM    OlyRev Run Course
6:00 PM    Team Dinner provided by EC

Sunday July 31, 2011
8:00 AM    HalfRev Run Course
11:00 AM    Wrap-Up

*All swims will be supported by canoe/kayak. All runs will be supported with aid stations throughout the runs. All biking sections will be supported with aid stations that have food hydration and mechanical help if needed.

Suggested Items:
- Small bag or backpack to keep items in the SAG vehicles during training
- 2 sets of goggles
- 1 set of cycle gear
- 2-3 sets of Triathlon gear
- 2 pairs of running shorts
- Cycling shoes/pedals
- Sunglasses and/or Prescription glasses
- Helmet
- Sunscreen
- 2-3 towels
- 2 pair of running shoes
- Rain jacket
- Water bottles
- Any personal nutrition

We will be providing nutrition on course just like during the Rev3 race. Mix1 will be provided after every session to ensure proper recovery. The support vehicles will have drinks, food, and nutrition, spare tubes/tires, etc. If you have any questions about what to pack or what to look for when purchasing supplies, please contact us at 757-715-2167.

If you decide to purchase something from All3Sports on-line, we can deliver it to you onsite at the camp. Call A3S at 1.800.975.ALL3(2553) or 770.587.9994 and make sure you tell them it’s for the Endurance Concepts camp.

To Register:
Go to: EC Rev3 HalfRev Training Camp Sign Up or
E-mail – Dan@EnduranceConcepts with the subject “Rev3 Training Camp”

Useful Links:
Endurance Concepts
Rev3 Anderson
All3Sports
Mix1
1st Choice Healthcare
Darwin Wright Park

Thanks to our Sponsors:

Hiring a coach isn’t for everyone in our sport. Some people go around reading and researching everything they can about the tried and true ways to train. Some are coaches themselves, and can make their own training plans without being biased about their sessions. Others use triathlon just as a outlet, a hobby, and can’t warrant the cost of hiring a coach. But for those of us that have a coach, we need a good fit.

One thing I looked for before hiring my coach, Tony Hammett at Endurance Concepts, is a coaching firm that invests in their athletes. I’m talking a company who’s athletes aren’t just pay checks; they actually want their athletes to improve. And they want to really know you, more than just logging your hours each week. Knowing what you want from the sport, life, where you are mentally each day, ect ect. The relationship should be more than just athlete-coach, and that will translate to bigger and better results.

I’m not writing this to dote on my coach, but more to show how a coach should interact with their athletes. During my flat[s] debacle in Cartersville a couple of weeks ago, Tony asked me a question while Bethany, Tony, and I sat on the side of the road. I immediately threw out an answer, to which he just nodded and kind of grinned. I read people well, so I knew there was something else going through his head, but I didn’t know what. I thought it was a good answer. About 36hours later I sent Tony and email, with my real answer. His response was basically “I know” but in more words and with an explanation of how he knew what my answer would be. He knew me better than I knew myself, and it’s because of that that my training fits so perfectly, and that I trust his guidance.

Make sure you fit with your coach. They need to be more than just the person that updates Training Peaks; they need to interact with you. If that’s all you want, then you can get similar results a lot cheaper buying a training plan, or a book. One way that Tony and I look at my training is a quote from The Matrix. It shows that I can question my plans each week, even if it doesn’t make sense or I’m a little apprehensive, because he’s done each session for a specific reason tailor fit for me. “I’m trying to free your mind. But I can only show you the door. Yours the one who has to walk through it.”

Starting in the south, we had Tatyana Spencer decide it was a good idea to run from Marathon Key to Key West. Being the impatient person that she is, she proceeded to not only win the race, but set a course record by over 40 minutes.
Results can be found here

The Peachtree City International and Super Sprint had some fireworks as well.
Deanna McCurdy ran out of real estate to finish 2nd overall by just 5 seconds, Scott Gentles ran his way into 2nd overall, Fred ‘Cube’ Mehrer pushed his limit to a 2:30:20, Sandy Wisenbaker came in at 3:04:04, Mike Chrzanowski was 6th with a 2:25:25, Eliana Barnard took 2nd in the 15-19 age group with a 56:24. Deanna, Scott, Cube and Mike also qualified for USAT AG Nationals!
Results can be found here

Ryan Brooks decided to take his bike down to Gainsville, Ga for the weekend as part of the Georgia Cup Time Trial series. Way to push the roadies.

In Clemson, we had our SE Juniors team member, Cody Dorsey, rock it in a time of 1:10:39, while Ashley Pike survived a tough swim to clock a 1:30:47, and Coach Anne won her age group with a 1:18:34, not far behind was Nicole Chrzanowski for 2nd age group in 1:18:52 and Jared Meadows pushed to a 1:15:42.
Results can be found here

Down in the land of Mickey at Florida 70.3, Rachel Rasberry decided she wanted to take a trip to Vegas by earning her 70.3 World Championship slot in a time of 5:08:43, while Nick Donkar decided his first ever triathlon would be a HIM and pushed himself to a 7:06:57 finish. Way to survive the heat guys.
Results can be found here

At Irongirl, Lisa Bennett had a great race placing 4th in her age group in a time of 1:51:10. It’s hard being out front for the entire day.
Results can be found here

The second TeamEC race of the year was at Rev3 Knoxville and it did not disappoint.

In the Olympic distance, Yvonne Bedell took the top podium spot in her age group with a 2:27:34, Brett Alison overcame a swim deficit to finish in 2:24:14, Marc Thompson pushed to a 2:25:06 effort, Joshua Stephens managed a 2:28:37 with a cut foot, Justin Heineman ran through his age group to a 2:25:51, Coach Dan finished in 2:12:57.

In the Half Rev, Charlie Conway overcame some GI issues for a 6:47:20, Daniel Harris crushed the course in a time of 5:17:48, Team Ryals had a stellar day with Bethaney going 6:10:28 and TJ barely beating his wife with a 5:47:40, Coach Tony moved his way through the field with a time of 5:22:39, Doug McLaughlin earned himself a 5:13:27 performance, Kristen Deaton found herself on the podium with a swift 6:01:38, our resident Slayer Harvey Gayer pounded the course and the Clydesdale division into submission in a time of 5:13:47 to win his division handily. Last but not least was Chuck Mathison who soldiered on to a comfortable 7:12:44 and has the recovery drink to prove it.
Rev3 Results can be found here

Team warm up swim


This weekend was also a stellar one for the Friends of EC:
At the Keys 100, Jason Overbaugh, in a gutsy performance finished in 27:17:42. Way to find the line between brave and stupid and see what you’re made of!

Our own web designer Jill aka PoonStar had a huge day at Rev3 and you can read about it here

E3 Training Solutions had some big performances! Specifically at Zofingen Duathlon, Jana Richtrova aka the Czech chick earned her 1st win overall at the middle distance, beating all but 8 males and posting what seems a new course record. But that’s not all…check out the rest

The weather at Gulf Coast HIM held off and proved to be no match for TeamEC. Personal records fell and true determination was shown all day.

Thomas Pilliod, just one week out from St. Anthony’s, won his age group in decisive fashion with a 4:34:27. Sarah Bell crushed her PR by 30 minutes flying over the course in a time of 5:28:17. Michael Gallow got his revenge on the GCT course by going 5:26:03 and PR’d by over an hour and a half! Not to be outdone, Eric Willoughby fought through an IT band injury to cross the line in an impressive 7:30:02. Great work everyone! We are so proud of your determination and willingness to push yourself to the limit.

Full results for Gulf Coast

Due to thick fog, the White Lake HIM had to be turned into a Bike/Run. But Carol Schaeffer was undeterred and proceeded to dismantle the course in a time of 4:49:37, right behind friend of EC, Kelli Sliwinski.

Full results for White Lake

Friends of EC team results:
E3 Training Solutions athlete results can be found here.

FTP coaching athlete results at Gulf Coast and White lake can be found here

Keep up the good work all and remember you’re never going too hard to thank a Volunteer!

John Tanner, with it’s lengthened bike course proved to be no match for our athletes. New for 2011 is the EC banner and we have a tent to hang out at. Here is Coach Shanks ‘modeling’ the tent and 2011 EC uniform.

We also had an injured reserve section at John Tanner that included TJ Ryals, Mark Shannon and John Southey. We also made it a family affair as Scott’s brother came from New York to race.

We had some great performances all around. Out of the 20 Endurance Concepts athletes on course, 12 earned podium spots that included two overall placements.

The Team Endurance Concepts athletes at John Tanner included:
Scott Gentles
Martha Hall
Lauren Cortjens
Bethaney Ryals
Yvonne Bedell
Lisa Bennett
Amy Hill
Cody Dorsey
Joshua Stephens
Joshua Reed
Daniel Harris
Andrew Shanks
Marc Thompson
Tony Hammett
Jason Insogna
Doug McLaughlin
Joe Whitwell
Fred Mehrer
Ben Holliday
Harvey Gayer
Havrid Usry

Results can be found here

When: March 19 @ 2:00 p.m.
Where: Bat & Ball Pub (2150 B Johnsonferry Rd Atlanta, GA 30319)
Cost: $10 per person*
Reply to this email to RSVP by Wednesday March 16th.

If you purchased a TeamEC kit, they will be ready for pickup at the pasta lunch so come join us for the festivities even if you’re not racing the Publix race. For those who can’t make it, we’ll be shipping the kits starting on Monday, March 21st. If you didn’t order a kit but are interested in purchasing one, we have a few left. Please send an email to Coach Shanks at Shanks@EnduranceConcepts.com to find out what sizes are remaining.

*Proceeds will go to Walk with K Peasey. If you don’t know Kyle’s story, check him out: click here