How to Set Up for Computrainer Class & Reminders

With the new computrainer season upon us it's important to remember a few things when setting up your bike on the computrainer.  Erik was kind enough to make us a couple of YouTube videos to help out.





Computrainer has been off to a good start so far.  Remember if you're not a MAP member you'll need to have a punch card starting tomorrow.

Upcoming Events

November 3 - Club Meeting @ Willowbrook - 7:00 p.m.
**Topic - Coach Sara Fix on completing 4 Ironman races in 14 months...and improving upon each one, USANA Representative on supplementation for endurance athletes, and free chair massages (first come first serve)

November 16 - Club Meeting @ Naperville - 7:00 p.m.
**Topic - Newton Natural Running Clinic

November 24 - Naperville Turkey Trot - Meet @ Endure It Sports Naperville at 6:45 a.m.

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An Endure It Product Highlight - Cervelo S5 & Computrainer Reminder

I'm pretty sure that the number of bikes you should own are what ever number you have plus one.  If you're looking for that "plus one" (and not the wedding type of plus one, although you may have more fun with this bike than you will with some wedding dates) look no further than the new Cervelo S5.

The New Cervelo S5 Rival

Clean Lines

Why don't you have one yet??

Shown above is the S5 Rival which retails for $3800.  Cervelo is always on the cutting edge with their technology and engineering.  They are offering the new S5 at various price points which range from $3800 for the S5 Rival (pictured above) to $9000 for the S5 VWD Dura Ace DI2 Model (please be patient if we do not have all of the models in stock).  There are also other models which fit in between.  Shouldn't you be on the bike that Thor won a number of races on this past year?

This bike is not strictly for "roadies" or "tri-geeks" but has various options for how you can set it up, both super aggressive or more relaxed depending on your bike fit.  These bikes will start to sell quickly, and wouldn't this be a great holiday gift to yourself?  You deserve it!

For technical information on the various specs of S5's offered check out the Cervelo site here http://www.cervelo.com/en_us/bikes/2012/S5/

If you have further questions about the S5 stop in to the Naperville store and check it out for yourself.  You won't be disappointed.

Just a quick reminder that Endure It Computrainer classes are free through Monday.  You don't want to miss out on what is already shaping up to be our best computrainer season ever.  Our athletes are working hard already, and gaining fitness and efficiency each and every session.  For more information about computrainer classes either call the store 630-323-6844 or email us at endureitclub@gmail.com

A Few Computrainer Tips & Testing Dates

We're into our second full week of computrainer classes and classes are going great.  Everyone seems to be motivated and is putting in some solid base work.  Since we have started up again here are a few tips and things you might want to remember as we go through the classes:

• The power numbers you were putting out last year are probably higher than where you are right now.  This is totally fine, we typically expect about a 10% decrease in power right now from where you were when you stopped riding computrainer in the spring.  With that said, everyone is different, so please don't get discouraged if you're not hitting numbers that used to be easy.  Your numbers will come back, and we hope improve!
• It's October!  We are working on "base building" right now.  These base training miles are critical to your training for a couple of reasons.  If you don't have a base to build off of, you can risk injuries later in the season when we are putting forth some more difficult efforts.  We know people don't like to do "easier" types of workouts, and we're trying to mix things up so that we can make this base training fun.  If you are a triathlete who is training for a longer distance (half ironman to ironman)  odds are you're "racing pace" will be around the percentages that we're putting out right now.  If you think you're going to be pushing many more watts you might want to think twice...remember you have a long run to do too!
• EFFICIENCY.  I can't stress that enough, now is the time to work on your pedal stroke, to improve your cadence, maybe even to get refit on your bike.  If you become a more efficient rider that will pay off huge come race season.  I have seen a lot of people bouncing around on their bike looking for power at times.  You DON'T need to do that, all you're doing is wasting energy that could be used to go faster.  Really try to focus on your efficiency throughout classes, if you have questions about it, ask your coaches.  When you watch them ride they aren't swaying side to side and moving all over the bike (even when they stand they are in a comfortable rhythm which is efficient).
• Cadence is extremely important as well.  We all have a natural cadence, something we feel comfortable with.  If that cadence is below 90 (especially for triathletes) we should really work on improving that.  Elite coaches and athletest have shared that the "ideal" run cadence is around 90...and they also shared that if you're riding at a cadence which is similar, running will come more naturally.

We have fielded many questions about the threshold testing dates.  So instead of just springing it upon you here is our tentative plan:

November 14-18
February 6-10
April 23-27

Like I said those are tentative dates, and we just wanted to make sure everyone knew ahead of time what that schedule looked like.  We have a few people signed up for our November Bike Challenge...but we're always looking for more, so if you want to join us on what is sure to be a fun time email us at endureitclub@gmail.com

I mean do you really want to miss out on all of this fun??

Byers and Gibson dropping the hammer on those guys...

The infamous Richier Bro's...Dave Jansen and is that Glen Marino rockin out there?

That just looks painful...but in a fun way I suppose

A November Challenge

I know it's the off season and all...and we want to make sure you don't look like this cycling fanatic...

So with the kick off of the new computrainer season the infamous Chad "I can hammer out a 25 fly in the pool like no other" Beert had an awesome idea for a November Challenge.  This challenge will be quite simple. 

Ride for 25 hours in the month of November.  The challenge starts November 1 and ends November 30.  It's not even an hour a day, and if you ride on the computrainer at Endure It 3 times a week that's already 12+ hours done right there.  Just think when you're done you might be able to hammer away with these guys.

Not to be confused with David Fix...notice the lack of hair this guy has, and the small calves?

So who's in? Shoot us an email at endureitclub@gmail.com and we'll get you on the list of people for Endure It's first monthly challenge. Winners get high fives, sport taps, and a sense of accomplishment which can't compare to that of setting a PR (you'll get much less of a sense of accomplishment from this). Not to worry if you don't want to join us here, we will only think slightly less of you than we had before, and you'll have a chance to redeem yourself in December with the December Running Challenge.

Endure It Club November Meetings and Events

November 3, 2011 - Club Meeting @ 7:00 pm Willowbrook

Please join us for our next club meeting on November 3rd at 7:00pm in Willowbrook.  This is an additional club meeting that wasn't originally on the schedule, but will be a great resource for all.  Sara Fix will be speaking about how she succcesfully completed four Ironmans in 13 months improving upon each one. Sara will speak briefly on tips regarding recovery, training, and life management. Other "Sara" resources will be Julie Hood of USANA Health Sciences and Massage therapist Anna Rosinia. Julie will discuss supplements for endurance athletes and how a specific program may be designed for you. Anna will be on hand providing complimentary chair massages (first come first serve).

November 16, 2011 - Club Meeting @ 7:00 pm Naperville

        **Endure It Sports Welcomes Newton Running to our second club meeting in November**

Also the previously scheduled club meeting which was to take place on November 16th will still be taking place, however the location will be changed to the Endure It Sports store in NAPERVILLE.  We will be having Justin Dyszelski from Newton Running presenting a Newton Natural Running Symposium. 

Topics to include:
Fundamentals of Bio mechanics
The Science Behind Newton Running Shoes
Injury Prevention

Justin is an accomplished triathlete, Kona finisher and passionate about running.  He is in the Chicago area frequently and is excited to have the opportunity to work with our athletes at Endure It.  He will have various Newton shoes to demo (though they will NOT be for sale).  Please plan on attending and wear comfortable clothes as we will be much more active at this meeting due to the fact that this will be a running clinic.

Endure It Club Event - Naperville Turkey Trot

Come join your fellow club members on Thanksgiving morning at the Naperville Turkey Trot.  You can click the following link to register:

https://napervilleturkeytrot.com/registration.php

Since the "trot" starts at 8, we were planning on meeting up at the Endure It Sports store in Naperville between 6:30 and 7:00 a.m. for some coffee and GU Brew before heading down to the start as a group.  Feel free to bring your family and friends as well.  Why not feel a little less guilty about stuffing yourself with turkey later in the day by starting it off with a run?  If you plan on joining us please shoot us an email at endureitclub@gmail.com and let us know how many people you will be bringing.

Registration for the run is only $30 until November 16th, then it goes up to $35...this is a large event to register early!

2011-2012 Computrainer Season "On Your Left"


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Reminder -Please take advantage of the FREE OCTOBER classes!

Also, November MAP payment is due Oct. 25th. Endure it! is looking to provide it's best season ever!

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