Vision • Process • Performance
These three words define our coaching philosophy, and each follows from the other. You have a dream that can be molded into a clearly defined vision, then we help create a process that turns the vision into realistic goals realized through performance. To do this, we use state-of-the-art scientific methods taken from biomedical engineering, physiology, and astronaut training, and combine them with psychology and nutrition to take you to the next level (more).
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No, we're not yet racing triathlons or bikes in microgravity, but we've learned a lot about the parallels between endurance sports and long-term space flight aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and the potential Mission to Mars. Before becoming a full-time coach, Tom Rodgers was Lead Biomedical Software Engineer for the NASA Human Research Facility aboard the US Destiny lab on the ISS. Ground testing on astronauts using bike wattage, ultrasound, and VO2-max measurements discovered physiological parameters we can use in training for triathlons and bike races. At Endurathon coaching, we use these state-of-the-art methods in extreme physiology with the latest in networking and communications software to enhance the relationship between coach and athlete (more).
Certified Coaching from the World's Best
As an elite coach, Tom Rodgers and his staff use the hugely popular material found in Joe Friel's best-selling books (Triathlete's and Cyclist's Training Bible) , and combine them with the TrainingPeaks.com online software system to organize a complex training and racing schedule personalized to your needs . We have trained hundreds of athletes ranging from Ironman World Champions, beginners, and everyone in between. We also coach top road cyclists and ultracyclists ranging from collegiate teams to Senior Olympic champions. For 2008, we coached the top ranked overall triathlete in the USAT SMW region and the Ironman World Champion.
World-renowned Authority on Long-course Training
The first book ever published on long-course training dedicated to the half-iron distance (Ironman 70.3), The Perfect Distance is a great all-around book on triathlon training for beginner through elite athletes. Can also be used as a primer for those eventually moving up to the full Ironman distance.