I want you to know how much I've appreciated getting to know you and having you as my coach.
It was about a year ago we sat down and reviewed my expectations and goals for IMAZ. You put together a very comprehensive, but flexible plan that helped me prepare for my 2nd Ironman. Age groupers like me trying to juggle training, work and life with the wife can be overwhelming. So I appreciated your working with me to keep everyone happy. Fortunately for me, I did have an understanding and supportive wife and work environment.
I also feel that if you and I hadn't gotten together, I most likely would not have found out about my Osteopienia problem until much later in life. One of those things that if you don't feel broke, don't worry about it. But several things were going on during training, recovery was not happening like it should, stamina was not improving. Then an injury that shouldn't have happened. You recommended a very good Sports Med Doctor and that helped track down the problem. Plus you provided me with some excellent reading materials on the subject.
My goal was to complete the Ironman somewhere between 13-14 hr. I finished at 14:21, shaving almost an 1hr off my 1st Ironman. Given some of the set backs during critical training periods, I feel WE met my goal.
Again, Thanks for all your help and advice. Rick Vollstedt
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Rick Vollstedt