Be The Hero Of Your Own Story!

Enjoy Your First Ironman

With ‘The First Ironman Over 50 Mentor‘

Special Offer: $10 now, $87 from May 15th, 2016

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Before Starting Your First Ironman Over 50 (or not over 50), Do This!!! It’s all going to be in my new product. I broke the cup twice before turning one inside-out (metaphor - don’t go too fast to your Ironman, you’re the cup!).

None Of My Coaches Told Me To Do This, I Found It On Joe Friel’s Blog

Joe’s A Skilled Ironman Coach.

I’m not a coach! I don’t want to be a coach.

There are lots of coaches, better than FitOldDog.

But how do you choose a coach, if you can afford/need one? Ask a mentor!

Do you want to be put out to pasture, like that old bull, or do an Ironman? Photo by Sue!

I’m The First Ironman Over 50 Mentor!

I can answer hundreds of critical questions, such as,

“Do I need a coach, or is there an alternative that’s less expensive?”
“How can I save money, in order to afford an Ironman coach?“
“How can I engage my family, so they aren’t put out by my training hours?“
“What is a bike fit?”
“Swim goggles? Bike saddle? Running shoes?””Nutrition?“
“What can I do to avoid injuries?“
“What should I do if my doctor/wife/friend/kid advises me against Ironman training?“
“Is Ironman training safe for baby boomers?”
“Should I join a triathlon club, or sign up for an Ironman training camp?”
“Does massage help?”
“What special issues pertain to people with my health history?”
“Should I stop and rescue animals during a race?“
“Do I need a wetsuit?“
and many, many more important questions.

Having the right answers can make or break your first Ironman race.

Ask Your ‘First Ironman Over 50 Mentor’

I didn’t stop Ironman training with Aortic Disease. I just adapted my training to address the risks. We all have risks - “A life without risk is no life at all.”

Here is ‘My First Ironman Over 50 Mentoring Option’, to optimize your Ironman training and experience:

Pre-order now for only $10

$87 on May 15th, could change at anytime

Watch me build the, ‘My First Ironman Over 50 Dynamic Training Checklist.’
Be involved in content selection that interests you, personally.
Benefit from a 30-minute telephone, Skype, or FaceTime, conference call.

Designed to save first time Ironman triathletes over 50, from injuries and other aggravations. Sign up now, at the reduced rate, and you can ask questions now by e-mail ([email protected]). I’ll insert my responses into the growing password-protected document/tool. You’ll be able to access it whenever you want, from a password-protected dropbox account.

I’ll answer your questions, and provide both inspiration and motivation as you prepare for your race - not as your coach. However, I can talk to you about issues you might be having with your coach. Not to criticize! To improve communication or expectations.

This could save you time, money, pain and injuries.

Why is FitOldDog qualified to be your First Ironman Over 50 Mentor?

I was over 50 when I started triathlon training!

I was in my 60s, when I competed in my first full Ironman-distance triathlon.

I hired several great coaches, but there was much to learn that my coaches could not teach me!

Dealing with aging and health challenges comes with special issues!

I needed a mentor!

There are big differences between coaching and mentoring:

Coaching is task oriented. The focus is on concrete issues, such as training more effectively, learning to build safely, and learning how to race strategically. This requires a content expert (coach) who is capable of teaching the coachee how to develop these skills.

Mentoring is relationship oriented. It seeks to provide a safe environment, where the mentoree shares whatever issues affect his or her training success. Although specific learning goals or competencies may be used as a basis for creating the relationship, its focus goes beyond these areas to include things, such as training/life balance, self-confidence, self-perception, and how the personal influences athletic performance.

This was a nice reward for 20 years of enjoying Ironman training. All World Athlete? Just an old guy, who loves being in shape.

Why is FitOldDog qualified to be your First Ironman Over 50 Mentor?

I’ve been enjoying triathlons for 20 years,

plus, in my 60s…

Boston Marathon.

Bronze Level All World Athlete.

More importantly,

I’ve made every mistake in the book,

but I still love the sport!

“Why did I miss the roll down meeting at my second Ironman, and lose a Kona slot?”

Clueless beginner!

I had a coach, but I needed a mentor!

Interested to know how I keep up my Ironman training in my 70s, safely?

With aortic disease?

I think about it, and learn from my mistakes!

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Disclaimer: As a veterinarian, I do not provide medical advice to humans. If you undertake or modify, an exercise program, consult your medical advisors before doing so. Undertaking activities pursued by the author does not mean that he endorses your undertaking such activities, which is clearly your decision and responsibility. Be careful and sensible, please.

First Ironman Over 50 Mentor