It s the start of another big year, and by all accounts PTS is headed for a great one. Hope you feel the same way about your year too! There are already a bunch of huge changes underway at PTS, so I wanted to post this out here to you blog folks so you know what's up!
The top ten list: As Coach Patrick prepares to pull the trigger and move to full time coaching as of 3/1/2006, there will be a lot of movement at PTS. We will hold more than five (5) camps in 2006, speak at more than 10 different events, continue leading Boston's only triathlon-specific masters swim group, and conducting our leading clinics and seminars. Here s the breakdown:
1. New Website (check it out!)
We have re-done the PTS website to reflect our new, full-time approach to coaching. New pages, new images, etc. We think you ll really like it (note: you may have to refresh or reload your browser to see the changes)!!! New client login access (to view your plans) will be a link on the top of the homepage to the right hand side.
2. New Training & Racing Gear (view it)
We have some super hot training/racing gear for 2006. It s high-quality technical gear from Sugoi. I have cut the costs on this stuff to the bone so you can have some great PTS stuff to train/race in. all orders must be in by 1/31. order via the website. if you order a kit set , please be sure to email me your sizes so I get the right stuff. new 2006 clients get a free race top.
3. New PTS Community / No More Forum!
We have done away with the not-so-often used PTS forum. In it s place, we ll be using a Yahoo Group (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pts_public/ ) to share info with one another. Click on the link above to sign up. You will be able to choose individual emails or a digest format (delivered daily). Also make sure you are signed up to get our monthly newsletters and Coach Patrick s blog updates (subscribe here).
4. PTS Training Camps NO OTHER COACHING GROUP CAN MATCH US!
PTS will lead five+ camps in 2006. These are bigger and better camps based on our successful weekend training camps that we have held for the last four years. There will be three IronCamps in 2006 (www.ironcamp.com) - West Coast (Feb), East Coast (June) and MidWest (August). These camps are for age-group athletes of all abilities who are looking to learn from two of the top IM coaches in the country: Patrick McCrann and Rich Strauss (Crucible Fitness).
And our annual camp for Timberman is now the Ultrafit New England HalfIron Camp with an improved agenda, a pre-race strategy session and a race weekend meeting with a pro triathlete (to be named later).
PTS is also collaborating on a camp for the Musselman Half IM. The camp will be held on the campus of Hobart College in NY and will take place in May.
5. PTS brings Joe Friel to New England, March 31-April 2nd
We are putting the final touches on the clinic to end all clinics. It s too early for details, but the camp will involve three days of time with the undisputed world leading authority on endurance training (Joe), will include access to world class testing and training facilities, and will include lectures on nutrition, strength and race prep as well as video taping of your swim, bike and run skills. Participants will be fitness testing on Olympic-caliber equipment and will get a free half-iron training plan. Stay tuned for details.
6. New Payment Procedure (for Patrick and Maura, other coaches only if they tell you)
Now PTS athletes can submit their payment right through their coach s page. All money will go to Coach Patrick and he will send it on to your coach - it takes 3 seconds. Team EnVision and TriFury athletes will have a dedicated page for their discounts coming soon.
7. Referral Rewards
Remember that referring a new one-on-one client earns you $100, a personalized training plan client earns you $50. Several of you made out like bandits this year, so don t forget that we will reward you personally for your recommendations&so don t be shy! Future referral information will be posted at www.performancetrainingsystems.com/refer (but it is NOT live at the time of this post).
8. January Sale
For a limited time, new clients save serious bucks on PTS coaching. All the details are on the PTS homepage, but if you have a friend/colleague/training buddy who is on the fence, now is the time for them to sign up!
9. PTS Discounts
Better equipment deals on new gear we ll be adding several new sponsors in 2006 as part of our continued commitment to bring PTS athletes discounts on the best stuff out there.
10. And much, much more...
2006 looks to be a great year for PTS and for you. We are really looking forward to a year where we can deliver better service and make your training and racing experience the best it can be. See for yourself PTS athletes rate us very highly (see year-end survey results OR PTS testimonials) - feel free to contact Coach Patrick (617.513.3830) for a free phone consultation!
Happy Training!
