Coach Augie

No, I didn't forget to thank Augie, I just felt he deserved his own post. It's easy to buy books on training for a triathlon, you can go on the internet and find plans, you can even pay for a professional coach who will send a plan and if you pay enough, give e-mail advice. Well, Augie hasn't written a book yet, but Jan did receive training plans and there have been many e-mail messages going back and forth (Augie now resides in Orlando) for several months. He has been with us in spirit, if not in person. Augie has completed at least two Ironmans, including Hawaii, and trained with us in Spencerport for many years before moving to Orlando.
I have also written to Augie for advice. It's not always easy being the spouse of an Ironman in training. This is made even more difficult when I believe I know a thing or two about training and worry if Jan is doing enough or too much. So, there have been a few times I have e-mailed Augie and received immediate responses. Similar to, "back off, fool" or "she's doing fine", but with nicer, more intelligent words.
With 11 days to go before the race Augie is coaching Jan through the taper period, building her confidence, giving nutrition and race advice. Augie, if you are reading this, thank you!

Comments

  1. AnonymousAugust 17, 2007 at 4:41 PM

    Ah, shucks.
    Jan has been SO focused throughout this past year. But once stung by the bug, that's what happens.

    My first IM was to have been in New Zealand (along with Jack B.)in spring of 1994. Problem is, we trained like crazy and found during the summer of 1993 that we were already 'there'. Back then most races weren't closed until about a month prior to race day, so we opted to go to British Columbia and do Ironman Canada.

    I am not going to predict a time, but Jan is going to surprise a LOT of people including probably herself. The 2x + 1hour rule doesn't apply to her. You heard it here first.

    Augie

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