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Notes from the athletes...
Jamie's coaching
has significantly improved my speed, endurance, and overall energy on the course, while reducing soreness, injury and fatigue
throughout the day. He has customized a plan to address my specific weaknesses, while building on my existing
strengths. Training has become much more centered and focused, and each workout now has a purpose.
In addition to a great training plan, Jamie has provided me valuable advice on swim, bike, and run form, nutrition,
hydration, pacing, and race strategy. His enthusiasm is very clear and comes across powerfully.
He is responsive to questions and takes the time to explain the reasoning behind his answers. In
my first triathlon working with Jamie, I set a PR on the course and all three legs individually, finishing well ahead of my
target time. I would highly recommend Jamie's coaching to anyone that wants to train more wisely and
efficiently. Whether you want to reach the podium or simply reach the finish line, Jamie's coaching
will ensure you reach your goals.
Dan Walters
Portland, Oregon
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knocked 30 minutes off my half marathon time, and 2 minutes off my swim time. The training schedule
that he has integrated around my busy schedule has minimized my training time by limiting my workouts for quality of the workout
not quantity. Jamie this year coached me to a 6th place finish at the Clydesdale World Championships.
This coming year, he has a lot planned for me. I am going to be concentrating on the Half Ironman
distance. My goal for the 2007 season is to qualify for the 70.3 World Championships. I
am 23 years old, and this season I will be racing in my age group instead of as a Clydesdale. Jamie has
incorporated a nutritional diet to help me get down to a race weight this season of 190 pounds. Jamie
has a passion about triathlons, running, and cycling that you will be able to see through his coaching; whether
it’s taking time to have a 1 on 1 session or talking on the phone about nutrition. Regarding a
race or your schedule, his turn around time is the best. Through his coaching you will excel and you will
meet your goals and expectations in your sport. Christopher
(Cole) Copley Fredericksburg,
VA ----------------------------
Hiring Jamie as my coach has been instrumental in making my first season in triathlon productive and
enjoyable. Receiving my first training schedule from Jamie, however, provided an instant motivational boost as
I had made the step at this point from my own sporadic workouts to an expert's training plan. I have since made huge
progress over the course of a short season. The training program helped get me to a 5th place finish out of
21 in my age group at my first ever half-iron event.
Jamie's program has provided better
results at an overall easier training effort than I was doing before. At first, I was skeptical about training at low
intensity and for recovery, but Jamie took a lot of time to explain the concept to me and now looking back, I think this part
of the training was most key for me in my overall improvements. I doubt I would have ever gotten this type of aerobic
base training right without the individual attention. Because of his broad background in
triathlon and endurance sports I think you'll be in good hands if you decide to go with Jamie's coaching service.
Mike
Caley Woodbridge,
VA ---------------------------------
I
have been doing triathlons for two years. I have been a swimming competitively since I was 10 yrs old. I ran cross country
my junior year in High School. At the same time I was swimming two hours a day between 5000 yds and 6500 yds per practice.
I felt I had learned enough to coach myself. And I was somewhat successful. I got faster and better. I probably would have
continued coaching myself if I hadn't met Jamie at my local bike shop. First thing I noticed about him was he is a very
nice person. He also seemed interested in my triathlons. At first I thought it was just to make conversation, then
I realized he loves the sport of Triathlon. I had read that you need to hire a coach, and that would drastically improve your
performance. I was skeptical because that is my nature, I like to think I know it all. But Jamie convinced me, not overtly,
but through our talking about training. I am glad I hired Jamie. My times improved, I learned things I hadn't known, he
incorporated all the new training devices into the training. And even though I complained about it being too hard, it wasn't, he
never got mad or exasperated. I think Jamie is a great person and a great coach! I recommend him highly.
David
Stevens Woodbridge, VA
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Although I have been competing in triathlon
since the 1980's, in the fall of 2007 I entered the 2008 Ironman Wisconsin. In planning for that race, I decided
to hire a professional coach to help me reach my goals. After interviewing both local and on-line coaches, I decided
on Coach Boward of Mercury Endurance.
The depth and breadth of his knowledge regarding trianing philosophies, equipment, injury prevention and treatment
is very impressive. He listened to my goals, guaged my experience and developed a training plan that fit both.
He was quick to respond and alter that plan when injury and other issues developed,requiring a change. As my big day
approached, he helped me formulate a race plan that allowed me to exceed the goals I had set months earlier. There is
no doubt that without his sage advice, I would not have had the race that I did.
It does not matter what your goals
are. If you want to achieve them, I would strongly recommend Coach Boward of Mercury Endurance.
Andy Mixell
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
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I have been running for six years now. In that time I thought that to be a good runner
I had to run long and hard every day. An off day was a day I lost with training. After taking on Jamie Boward as my Coach
in April of 2008, I now know how wrong I have been. I was constantly injured and when I did race my time's suffered from
the way I trained myself. Jamie taught me quality over quantity. He showed me what it takes to be a more efficient runner.
He took the time to show me what I was doing wrong, over striding, arm carriage, improper fueling and how to correct
that. He made monthly schedules that fit with my everyday life. By doing that my 2008 season has been my best year of running
yet. His Coaching helped me PR all of my major races. 1 mile, 5k, 5 mile, 1/2 marathon. And most important, the JFK 50 Mile
Ultra Marathon this past November. His Coaching helped me knock off 56 minutes from last year!! I wouldn't have been able
to do that by myself. But the best thing of all is since taking Jamie as a Coach, I have stayed
injury free.
Ray Jackson Jr
Hagerstown, Maryland
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For the first three years that I raced triathlons, I trained when
I felt
like it and how I thought best, but was unable to achieve the results I was
looking for. I tried following
some generic on-line programs, but those
plans fell apart if I was unable to following the schedule exactly due to
vacation, injury, etc... I wanted to improve in all three sports, but was
unsure how.
After talking
with several coaches and reviewing several different types of
programs, I chose Mercury Endurance and began working
with Jamie on
planning my 2008 season. I liked having a structured program that was
customized to my currently
level of fitness and was focused on achieving my
goals. Jamie was very flexible when it came to adjusting workouts
mid-month when necessary.
After working with Jamie for the 2008 season, I am very proud of my
results.
I set PR's at the Half-Iron distance by almost 39 minutes, at the
Olympic distance by almost 10 minutes, and in several
sprint-distance races
(placing 2nd overall in one of them). Jamie has made me see what my
potential is, and
I know that with his help I will continue to improve.
I look forward to working with Jamie and Mercury Endurance
in 2009!"
Mark Neubauer
Hagerstown, Maryland
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This
year was my return to Ironman after 20 years away. I was lost in all the new technology and techniques.
Coach Jamie helped me put my year together so I would peak for my Ironman. He custom built my program to fit my abilities
, my life and my goals. His workouts were structured to strengthen my weaknesses and maintain my strengths.
I had so many questions as race day approached and Jamie got me into the zone. His love for the sport is contagious.
Jamie is up on all the latests trends and is a wealth of information. He is a walking encyclopedia of triathlon training
and racing.
Dropping 15 minutes from my Olympic distance was a great start to the season. Next I dropped
30 minutes from my Half Iron distance time. We worked extensively on strengthening my run this year. During my
Ironman I was withing one minute of my goal pace the entire run. I told everyone after the race that I officially became
a runner this year.
I met Jamie on a tri website and we talked racing for hours after a race we both competed
in. His energy and love for the sport is unsurpassed. If this is your first tri, he will tecah you everything
you need to know. If you are a veteran of the sport, he will take you to the next level.
Thanks Jamie for
a kick butt season!
Jim Robesky
Quincy, Illinois
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"Jamie is the best!! Just after I signed up for my first IM, I decided
I
needed to get a coach to obtain my goal. After a little research, I found
Jamie and that was the
best decision I've made! I am a working mom of
3 boys so I had a really busy schedule. He designed the perfect
schedule for my busy life. My goal was too finished the Ironman, still
have a life while training and bypassing the
medical tent the day of
the race!! Done! I completed my first Ironman in France in 13H48mn,
was perfectly fine the
whole time and I had almost no pain the day
after!! Jamie was always there, quick answering my email about my
needing
to change a schedule because of kids baseball practice, school
concert... He made me work on my weakness (ie swim), while
strenghtening my biking and running. He gave lots of advice on what to wear,
what to drink, how to pace myself
for the IM race. You have a
question, he has the asnwer!! He is definitely a keeper !-) and on my
list for my next
IM.. Thanks Jamie. Couldn't have done it without
you!"
Charlotte Dequeker
Greenwich
Conneticut
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I recently completed my
first half ironman race. The previous year I was constantly injuring myself. I am fairly new to triathlons and
found myself making many mistakes. I had a general idea of what training I needed to do but lacked the knowledge and
experience to train properly. After a season of poor training choices I decided if I wanted to compete in a half
ironman race I would need a coach. I searched for a coach that would provide a program that addressed my specific needs,
the flexibility to change as I needed it to and a coach willing to support all the aspects of preparing for a race.
Jamie Boward at Mercury Endurance met and exceeded my expectations. He spent the time to understand my goals, history
and evaluated my fitness level. Then he designed a training plan that met my needs. He was great at communicating
with me through out the program. He answered all my questions related to racing. He adjusted my training plan
when I had a major life problem weeks before my race. I was able to train and improve without any injuries. He
set me up to have a fabulous race and finish within my goals.
I would not hesitate to use Mercury Endurance
again and recommend them to my friends completely.
Vicki Creigh
Omaha Nebraska ------------------------------------
I Contacted Jamie after I received
a spot for the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Clearwater, FL. I wasn't satisfied with my current results and
didn't feel that I belonged on the course with the top athletes in the world. There was a big change in my training
philosophy, and for the first time, I didn't have to deal with nagging overuse injuries and my running vastly improved.
Jamie has a tremendous knowledge of all of triathlons disciplines and with his help, I recorded a PR. Had I not
made a crucial mistake in the second transition I would have made my goal time which I thought months earlier was out of reach.
Jamie's knowledge and patience have made me a far better triathlete and I will not hesitate to go back to him when
the opportunity presents itself. Thank You Coach Jamie and Mercury
Endurance Bernie Reeves Singapore
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