I came to Mark in November after hearing him speak at a seminar on Performance Testing. I wanted to improve my racing after a good start in my first season. Mark evaluated me and developed an 8 week program that targeted my goals to improve strength and fitness. My follow-up evaluation exceeded all my expectations. I am now positioned to be a stronger and faster rider for the season. Out of all the money I have spent on cycling this was by far one of the best investments! -BC
It is now the end of the season, and I have had a very successful one. I have been on the podium in almost all of the races that I have competed in. This has been the best season I have had by far thanks to what I have learned. I have no doubt that the testing nailed my weakness and helped me to get over my toughest barrier. -TT
After 5 weeks of training post 2nd test - "I just ran my fastest ever 10k averaging 6:06 miles. And I did it at the end of an Olympic Tri !!!!" - RD
In 2007, after 6 years of participating in triathlons, I decided to try my first Ironman. I chose Ironman Lake Placid for three reasons – proximity (within a drive to GR), timing (mid summer gives rest of summer for family), and spectator friendly due to all the loops that go through Lake Placid.
I am an avid cyclist and compete in many road races and mountain bike races. Before meeting with Mark and getting testing done, I had no clue what my heart rate zones were. After the first test, I have to admit that I was not following Mark’s advice very closely during the winter months. Instead of building my base zone, I went for the harder workouts focusing on improving my AT.
Overall the race went really well for me - I finished in 3:23:08. That's a 14 minute improvement over last year, and is my personal best time. My previous best time was run 5 years ago and I beat that time by 7 minutes. Pace wise I averaged 7:45 per mile. I do appreciate all your help along the way. It definitely played a huge role in my success.
- CH
I ran my fastest ever last weekend. 13.1 miles and averaged a 7:33 per mile pace. Average heart rate was 159. I only time I have been able to get my HR to 166 is running up hill. I guess that is not true, the only time I chose to get my HR above or at 166 was running up hill. I will take a 7:33 pace at 162 HR ALL DAY LONG!!!! I am only running 2 times per week.
- AT