HALF IRONMAN TRAINING

DSU’s Half Ironman Training is in its fifth year! With over 95% of all athletes finishing their first half Ironman and/or improving their previous performances! This program ROCKS!

Coaching

Tom Ryan, Dallas Athletes founder and president of Dallas Sports University, along with his assistants coach and direct all Half Ironman Training. Tom was named back-to-back “Triathlon Coach of the Year” by Competitor Magazine. He is a four-time Ironman finisher, 20-year triathlete with multiple age group wins at regional and national races.

Training Program

For 2008, DSU will offer only one Half Ironman Training program.
This program offers a group or individual training option and leads up to the
Longhorn Half Ironman (LH1/2) | October 5, 2008 | Austin, TX

Option One
LH1/2, Semi-Custom Training (T2SCT)
This option is perfect for the multisport athlete who wants to advance from Olympic distance triathlon to a half Ironman. This athlete seeks to improve triathlon performance, rest, proper nutrition, endurance and performance training.

T2SCT includes:

• Weekly semi-custom training schedule
• Race specific schedule
• On-line training log ($100 value)
• Pre and post race group review for “A & B” races
• Strength Training (six-weeks) $149 value. Required for all T2SCT athletes
• One, nutrition food journal review with dietitian, Sara Sims
• Race and performance nutrition
• Coached, group workouts

Cost for 25-weeks of T2SCT:
DSU members - $699 (includes Strength Training [$149] and on-line training log [$100 value])
Non-DSU member - $775 (includes Strength Training [$149] and on-line training log [$100 value])

Option Two
LH1/2 Complete-Custom Training (LH1/T2CCT)
This option is for the athlete interested in peak performance. Weekly workouts are created from scratch for the individual designed specifically for half Ironman triathlons. LH1/2CCT is perfect for an athlete looking to reach their pr, learn the intricacies of how their body works in conjunction with strength training, rest, proper nutrition, endurance and performance training.

T2CCT includes:

• Weekly custom training schedule w/two schedule adjustments per week
• Heart rate or perceived exertion specific
• On-line training log ($100 value)
• Race specific schedule
• Pre and post race review for all “A, B, & C” races either phone, or face-to-face
• Three, weekly athlete initiated phone calls, if needed
• Strength Training (six-weeks) $149 value. Required for all T2SCT athletes
• One, nutrition food journal review with dietitian, Sara Sims
• Coached, group workouts

Cost for 25-weeks of T2CCT:
DSU members - $1095 (includes Strength Training [$149] and on-line training log [$100 value])
Non-DSU members - $1195(includes Strength Training [$149] and on-line training log [$100 value])

Note: If an athlete has already completed the DSU Strength Training Program, $149 is subtracted from their fee of $1095, equalling, $946!

Note: T2CCT athletes will be required to have their VO2 Max tested to measure cardio-respiratory fitness and establish heart rate training zones. Testing done at Baylor Tom Landry Fitness Center at a cost of $90 to the athlete. If athlete has had a VO2 Max in the past 12-months, one will not be required.