Over the weekend many of the #JETpack got involved in the #JEThimchallenge.
For some it was just the bike leg, others two out of three legs, many did the whole challenge but broken up over a few days and some completed as a big brick session. Alternatively we had an abbreviated challenge for those who weren’t quite ready for the big one but wanted to be involved.
The common theme throughout was one of ‘pleasant surprise’… The majority of those who participated performed well beyond their expectations and had really positive training experiences. This is a real testament to the power of the ‘Preparatory Phase’ of training.
Here at JET Coaching we break the training year up into phases to add variety and help avoid the monotony of jumping from race build to race build. Doing so allows for varied physical stimulus but also offers the opportunity to work on various aspects of athletic development. Done correctly means we have resilient, robust athletes.
The phases are as follows:
– Post Season
– Preparatory
– Build
– Race
2020 offered up a unique opportunity to extend the Preparatory Phase, usually saved for approximately April-July her us AUS, right through to September/October. This phase is used to PREPare the body (and brain) for the work to come but it involves a great mix of stimulus, including:
– Low Intensity
– Very high intensity
– Strength
– Technical
… All whilst being very low in terms of time and energy demand. Perfect for Prep Phase and perfect for ‘COVID-Phase’
It was great to see so many take on the challenge and realise that they are in great shape, even if they are lacking race specific conditioning. All whilst knowing that will be taken care of as we navigate the Build and then Race phases.
Well done all… What a great squad and a great community!
Here is a quick summation
Swim-Bike-Run (Same Day)
Scott Latham
Jamie Edwards
Swim-Bike-Run (Multi-Day)
John Shiels
Jacquie Earl
Peter Graham
Swim-Bike-Run (10km Run)
Ryley Pasquali
Sophie Findlay
Luke Host
Joshua Robson
Joshua Esposito
Shay McLeod
Charlie Roberts
Samantha Cooke
Swim-Bike
Robert DiMartino
Candece Frazzica-Kara
Linda Hudec
Bike
Bethany Lloyd
Abbreviated
Carleigh Earl
John Disckon
Rob Kot
Donald Terris