JBST Triathlete Pete Robins

Signed up online: August 20th 2001
Contract signed: August 31st 2001
Coaching started: Oct 1st 2001
Coaching package: e-Coaching EXTRA

Pre JBST: before joining JBST in October 2001 Pete did no self-testing.

Now with JBST: Below are Pete's RAMP test data at 225watts - HR is taken at the end of 3-minutes.
It shows a classic mid-winter lull in fitness (all Northern hemisphere athletes get this) but
since March it has improved to the latest test (27th June) of 141. This is 9% better than
June 2002 and 6% better than the start of the racing season. See below:




JBST SMART Approach:

1. Pete Builds a solid base using aerobic riding and running with just 1/2 swims a week.

2. Specific S/B/R tests are used to stimulate motivation and direct training changes.

3. Races are geared into a periodised plan that changes training to meet goals.

4. We talk every week and ensure plans are adjusted to present health/work conditions.


JBST SMART Lessons:

* Regular coach contact is essential to ensure progression, motivation and goal achievement.

* The RAMP test helps improve results and give athletes motivation.

* Using a range of technologies (spreadsheets, HRM, e-mail etc) makes for a SMARTER triathlete.