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TARGETRAINING Club Meeting this Saturday 12:30PM

2010-01-27T17:45:00.000-05:00

TARGETRAINING Club Meeting
Join the TARGETRAINING Tri and Cycling club.
Inaugural meeting will be held this Saturday at 12:30PM at TARGETRAINING in the personal training studio. Eneas Freyre and Dom Gillen will be leading the meeting. Can’t make it but are interested in joining, let us know and we will follow up with you.
Club benefits include:
- Access to TARGETRAINING Elite Athletes and Coaches
- Free monthly club training sessions
- 30% discount on team clothing
- 25% discount on metabolic and fitness testing
Club Dues:
- TARGETRAINING Members $25
- TARGETRAINING Group Class Clients $50
- Non TARGETRAINING Clients $200
Please RSVP your attendance.
We look forward to seeing everyone there.
Eneas Freyre

Sound Cyclists Bike Club and TT Indoor Ride

2010-01-26T18:14:00.002-05:00

Last night at 6:30PM, the sound of happy bikers could be heard coming from the endurance training center. After such a successful class two weeks ago, TT and the Sound Cyclist Bike Club teamed up again for an indoor training session. The room was filled with enthusiastic riders. Here are some pictures of the great event.

A typical afternoon at TARGETRAINING

2010-01-20T08:41:00.002-05:00

A typical afternoon at TARGETRAINING
Two TT coaches hop on the treadmills for an early evening workout.
Coach E speaking to Coach M: So how was your weekend, did you get a run in?
Coach M: It was nice thanks. Had a fun run on Saturday.
Coach E: Great how did it go?
Coach M: Not bad. I had some time on my hands so I went out and ran a marathon to see if I would hit the wall.
Coach E: So how did that go for you?
Coach M: Oh fine, I waved HI as I ran past it.
Coach E: Cool. Next time let me know when you’re going out, maybe ill join you.

TARGETRAINING Group Instruction Schedule week of 1/18-1/24

2010-01-17T17:40:00.003-05:00

TARGETRAINING Group Instruction Schedule
Week of 1/18-1/24

Please find below our group training programming for the coming week of 1/18-1/24.
We thank you for reserving your spots in class.

Best,
Eneas Freyre

Monday Morning Swim Update!
There will be no Monday morning 6:00AM swim Session this week!

Special Monday Morning Cycling Class
There will be a special 9:00AM Monday morning cycling class this week!

New Weekday mid morning Pilates Class!
Join us on Wednesday's at 10:00AM for Jane's fantastic Pilates session.

TARGETRAINING Half Marathon Build Up!
Get yourself ready for spring racing the intelligent way with our progressive half marathon buildup on Sundays January through February.
Distances are gradually increased weekly and we will have a new course each week. All abilities are welcome. Sessions will start with a dynamic warm up and conclude with run specific stretching, rolling and core work.

Sessions are on Sundays at 8:OOAM leaving from TARGETRAINING. If the weather does not allow for outdoor runs then sessions will be conducted indoors on our treadmills.

We will start out with a 3.1 mile run on Sunday January 10th and add mileage every week for 7 weeks. The last run will be on February 28th and will be a 13.1 mile 1/2 marathon course.

Dates: 1/10 3.1 miles, 1/17 5 miles, 1/24 6.2 miles, 1/31 8 miles, 2/7 9 miles, 2/14 10 miles, 2/21 12 miles, 2/28 13.1 miles.

Row Across the Sound!
Start the New Year with a challenge! Complete the 27,680 meters it would take to reach Port Jefferson from Bridgeport with our indoor rowing ergo trainer. Distance must be completed during the month of January. Please consult your TARGETRAINING coach for more details and to schedule attempts.

January Fitness Testing for Endurance Program
January will be the last month in which we will be field testing for our endurance sports clients which include: swimming, running and cycling. This testing is meant to get a picture of one's current fitness level and help put together attainable goals for the 2010 season. This testing is not meant to derive training zones via heart rate as we rely on our VO2 testing procedure for this. You may schedule your field test with any of our TARGETRAINING Fitness Professionals.

Please visit the TARGETRAINING blog page for the latest TT news:
http://targetraining.com/TTBlog.html

Monday:
6:00AM TARGETide Indoor Swim Session (Cancelled)
6:00AM TARGETough Strength Training
9:00AM TARGETBurn General Fitness Training
9:00AM TARGETorque Indoor Cycling (Special Session)
4:00PM TARGETeen Core/Strength Training
7:00PM TARGETough Strength Training

Tuesday:
5:45AM TARGETorque Indoor Cycling Rolling Start
6:00AM TARGETread Indoor Run Track session
7:15AM TARGETorque Indoor Cycling Rolling Start
9:00AM TARGETorque Indoor Cycling
9:00AM TARGETBurn General Fitness Training
10:30AM TARGETread Indoor Treadmill Interval Session
4:00PM TARGETTeen/Youth General Fitness
5:30PM TARGETBurn General Fitness Training
5:30PM TARGETorque Indoor Cycling
6:30PM TARGETread Outdoor Circuit Run
7:00PM TARGETorque Indoor Cycling

Wednesday:
6:00AM TARGETorque Indoor Cycling Hill Training
6:00AM TARGETough Strength Training
8:30AM TARGETorque Indoor Cycling
9:00AM TARGETKickfit Cardio Kickboxing
10:00AM TARGETPilates
6:00PM TARGETorque Indoor Cycling Hill Training
6:30PM TARGETYoga Performance Yoga
7:30PM TARGETide Indoor Swim Session (Staples High School)
7:30PM TARGETough Strength Training

Thursday:
5:45AM TARGETorque Indoor Cycling + Optional Run Brick Training Rolling Start
7:15AM TARGETorque Indoor Cycling Rolling Start
9:00AM TARGETorque Indoor Cycling
9:00AM TARGETBurn General Fitness Training
10:30AM TARGETread Indoor Treadmill Interval Session
4:00PM TARGETTeen/Youth General Fitness
5:30PM TARGETBurn General Fitness Training
5:30PM TARGETorque Indoor Cycling + Optional Run Brick Training
7:00PM TARGETorque Indoor Cycling

Friday:
6:00AM TARGETide Indoor Swim Session (Norwalk High School)
6:00AM TARGETorque Indoor Cycling Hill Training
6:00AM TARGETough Strength Training
8:30AM TARGETorque Indoor Cycling
9:00AM TARGETKickfit Cardio Kickboxing
10:00AM TARGETYoga Performance Yoga

Saturday:
6:00AM TARGETorque Indoor Cycling
7:30AM TARGETorque Indoor Cycling
9:00AM TARGETorque Indoor Cycling
11:00AM TARGETorque Indoor Cycling

Sunday:
8:00AM TARGETread (6.2miles Half Marathon Build Up)
8:00AM TARGETorque Indoor Cycling
10:00AM TARGETorque Indoor Cycling
10:00AM TARGETPilates
2:30PM TARGETide Indoor Swim Session (Staples High School)

TARGETBurn= These are rigorous circuit workouts that are for all around fitness. These sessions incorporate a combination of functional strength, power, and agility drills and obstacle course-type efforts.
TARGETCore= These 30min concentrated training sessions focus on strengthening and stretching the core region of the body. Core strength is a critical component to a healthy system and any athletic activity.
TARGETJump= These plyometric sessions are 30min of nonstop action that will help you bridge the gap between strength and power. Improve your downhill skiing, work on forefoot landing discipline for running, or burn an extra couple hundred kilocalories at the end of another workout.
TARGETKick = Kick boxing. Taught by a highly trained martial art instructor, you will keep those legs going non-stop. The sweat will need to be continually wiped away from your eyes while you focus on form, function, and fluidity. These classes are literally a kick and a half.
TARGETide= Indoor and outdoor swim sessions conducted by the best swim instructors and athletes in Fairfield County.
TARGETorque = Cycling. All indoor cycling sessions are led by a cycling coach. These classes leverage group dynamics to inspire performance, but are also tailored to each individual. We utilize power meters, cadence sensors, speedometers, odometers, time and heart rate monitors to measure your efforts throughout the session. We will put you on virtual courses (e.g., riding up the French Alps) or on a series of intervals. As in all our endurance classes, we take into account preordination strategies and will customize a particular session to focus on which phase of training an athlete is in (base, build, speed, transition). These are great 1+ hour classes. TARGETour is the outdoor version of our cycling programming. These sessions are highly structured and accommodate all levels of cycling experience. TARGETerrain is the off road offering of our cycling programming that takes advantage of our great local parks systems. We will help you develop mountain bike and cyclocross skills all while getting in a great cardio workout.
TARGETough= These are strength training sessions specifically designed to work the full body to improve muscular strength and endurance.
TARGETread= Whether it is a summer speed track session, an indoor treadmill interval run, or fall trail run, you will hit your stride with these highly structure run sessions.
TARGETYoga= These are not your regular Yoga sessions. You will work on strength, muscular endurance and fluidity through a combination of poses and movements.

CERVELO NIGHT!

2010-01-12T13:53:00.003-05:00

Jan. 28th Cervelo Rep Dave Pelletier will be on hand at 7pm to discuss All Things Cervelo. Aerodynamics, technology and the new 2010 line will be presented.

To wet your whistle here is a video featuring last years TEST TEAM Pros.

Wanna Race? New CYCLING & TRI Racing Club

2010-01-12T13:19:00.004-05:00

On Jan. 30th we will be holding the inagural meeting of the new TT Cycling and Tri Club. The meeting will begin at 12:30 pm and provide information for those who are looking to compete under the TT banner for 2010. Anyone interested must have (or apply for) a USCF or USAT racing license. For more information contact Dom here

CLIMBING TO THE SKY - Mt Vinson, Antarctica 2010

2010-01-04T18:48:00.001-05:00

AT HIGH CAMP

Just a click away:
https://bl2prd0102.outlook.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=ccac39f962354d259bc1681ffb0aaa71&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.humanedgetech.com%2fexpedition%2fvinson2010

TT Member climbs Mt. Vinson, Antarctica

2010-01-04T18:43:00.000-05:00

AT HIGH CAMP

Experience it all, just a click away:
https://bl2prd0102.outlook.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=ccac39f962354d259bc1681ffb0aaa71&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.humanedgetech.com%2fexpedition%2fvinson2010

TARGETRAINING Half Marathon Buildup

2010-01-03T20:36:00.002-05:00

Get yourself ready for spring racing the intelligent way with our progressive half marathon buildup.

Distances are gradually increased weekly and we will have a new course each week. All abilities are welcome. Sessions will start with a dynamic warm up and conclude with run specific stretching, rolling and core work.

Sessions are on Sundays at 8:OOAM leaving from TARGETRAINING. If the weather does not allow for outdoor runs then sessions will be conducted indoors on our treadmills.
We will start out with a 3.1 mile run on Sunday January 10th and add mileage every week for 7 weeks. The last run will be on February 28th and will be a 13.1 mile 1/2 marathon course.

1/10 3.1 miles
1/17 5 miles
1/24 6.2 miles
1/31 8 miles
2/7 9 miles
2/14 10 miles
2/21 12 miles
2/28 13.1 miles

Row Across the Sound

2010-01-02T11:23:00.002-05:00

Starting January 1st we will be having our first annual row across the sound challenge.

Participants will have until the end of January to complete the 27,680 meter distance it would take to reach Port Jefferson from Bridgeport.

If you have any questions see one of our staff members to get you set up on the rowing machine and help you fill out your chart, tracking the distance and time that you have rowed.

If you have further questions you can contact: justin@targetraining.com

TT Member climbs Mt. Vinson, Antarctica

2009-12-29T11:45:00.002-05:00

Follow TT member Tom Janson in his pursuit up Mt. Vinson Massif (16,077ft), the highest peak on Antarctica. He last blogged from Punta Arenas, Chile on Dec.28th - in route to Antarctica. Check out his progress and photos of his adventure at http://www.humanedgetech.com/expedition/vinson2010/ and keep him in your thoughts for a safe and enjoyable trip!

TARGETRAINING Group Instruction Schedule week of 12/28-1/3

2009-12-25T12:18:00.002-05:00

TARGETRAINING Group Instruction Schedule
Week of 12/28-1/3

Weekly Schedule Update
• Swim Sessions: There will be no early morning swim sessions this week due to the Norwalk pool being closed for the holidays. However the Wednesday night and Sunday afternoon swims are still on!
• Martial Arts: All senior and youth martial arts and kick boxing sessions are canceled for the week.
• Special Wednesday TARGETeen/Youth class: Please note that there is a special 1:30PM TARGETeen/Youth endurance class this Wednesday.
• Sunday Mountain Bike Session: The Sunday morning mountain bike sessions are suspended for the season.
• TARGETRAINING will be closing early by 5:00PM on Thursday and closed on Friday in observance of New Years.

December Fitness Testing for Endurance Program
During the month of December we will be field testing for our endurance sports clients which include: swimming, running and cycling. This testing is meant to get a picture of one's current fitness level and help put together attainable goals for the 2010 season. This testing is not meant to derive training zones via heart rate as we rely on our VO2 testing procedure for this. You may schedule your field test with any of our TARGETRAINING Fitness Professionals.

Please visit the TARGETRAINING blog page for the latest TT news:
http://targetraining.com/TTBlog.html

Monday:
6:00AM TARGETide Indoor Swim Session (Canceled)
6:00AM TARGETough Strength Training
9:00AM TARGETBurn General Fitness Training
4:00PM TARGETeen Core/Strength Training
5:00PM Youth Martial Arts (Canceled)
7:00PM TARGETough Strength Training

Tuesday:
5:45AM TARGETorque Indoor Cycling Rolling Start
6:00AM TARGETread Indoor Run Track session
7:15AM TARGETorque Indoor Cycling Rolling Start
9:00AM TARGETorque Indoor Cycling
9:00AM TARGETBurn General Fitness Training
10:30AM TARGETread Indoor Treadmill Interval Session
4:00PM TARGETeen/Youth General Fitness
5:30PM TARGETBurn General Fitness Training
5:30PM TARGETorque Indoor Cycling
6:30PM TARGETread Outdoor Circuit Run
6:30PM Martial Arts (Canceled)
7:00PM TARGETorque Indoor Cycling

Wednesday:
6:00AM TARGETide Indoor Swim Session (Canceled)
6:00AM TARGETorque Indoor Cycling Hill Training
6:00AM TARGETough Strength Training
8:30AM TARGETorque Indoor Cycling
9:00AM TARGETKickfit Cardio Kickboxing (Canceled)
10:00AM TARGETCore Core Strength Conditioning
1:30PM TARGETTeen/Youth Special Endurance Class
5:00PM Youth Martial Arts (Canceled)
6:00PM TARGETorque Indoor Cycling Hill Training
6:30PM TARGETYoga Performance Yoga
7:30PM TARGETide Indoor Swim Session (Staples High School)
7:30PM TARGETough Strength Training

Thursday:
5:45AM TARGETorque Indoor Cycling + Optional Run Brick Training Rolling Start
7:15AM TARGETorque Indoor Cycling Rolling Start
9:00AM TARGETorque Indoor Cycling
9:00AM TARGETBurn General Fitness Training
10:30AM TARGETread Indoor Treadmill Interval Session
4:00PM TARGETTeen/Youth General Fitness
Closing by 5:00PM

Friday:
Closed in observance of New Years

Saturday:
6:00AM TARGETorque Indoor Cycling
7:30AM TARGETorque Indoor Cycling
9:00AM TARGETorque Indoor Cycling
11:00AM TARGETorque Indoor Cycling

Sunday:
8:00AM TARGETrail Trail Run Session (Trout Brook Park)
8:00AM TARGETorque Indoor Cycling
9:30AM TARGETerrain Mountain Bike Session (Suspended for the season)
10:00AM TARGETorque Indoor Cycling
10:00AM TARGETPilates
2:30PM TARGETide Indoor Swim Session (Staples High School)

Fitness Center Holiday Schedule

2009-12-23T22:21:00.005-05:00

Please note that the TARGETRAINING fitness center will be closed on Thursday and Friday December 24-25th. We will be open for our standard group class schedule on Saturday.
Happy Holidays from your TARGETRAINING Coaches!

Picture Courtesy of a painting rendered by TARGETRAINING Member Lauren Nadler

Sunday Schedule Update

2009-12-18T21:01:00.002-05:00

Due to the impending snow storm this weekend, the Sunday 8AM trail run will be switched to an indoor treadmill run, and the 9:30AM mountain bike session is cancelled. We expect to hold all other classes. Please check back to blog page for latest details on Sunday.

Super funny tri video

2009-12-17T22:27:00.002-05:00

TARGETeen/Youth Endurance Training Class

2009-12-15T16:12:00.001-05:00

On Wednesday, December 23rd and December 30th, at 1:30pm, TARGETRAINING is hosting a special endurance class for Teens and Youth. This class is 1 hour of pure endurance, core work and stretching. The kids will be out of school, so this is the perfect opportunity to keep them active during the winter holiday. We hope to see you all come and participate in this great event.

Duathlon XTERRA Tiradentes + S. J. Del-Rei, Parts 1,2,3

2009-12-11T12:22:00.005-05:00

There are a few Dom sightings in the videos.

Check out the 48 second mark...too bad we couldn't see all of T2
Notice the empty bike racks....I only see that in T1

The 4 Day Holiday Sale!

2009-12-09T10:22:00.001-05:00

No AM swim

2009-12-09T05:56:00.002-05:00

The Winter weather is making lives difficult in the southern Connecticut area. There will be NO AM SWIM today. The roads between 95 and the Merritt are bad. Drive safe and stay warm.

Xterra Brazil in Photos

2009-12-08T11:36:00.002-05:00

These are some sightseeing photos of the town of Tiradentes in Brazil

Here are a few shots of the race venue and one of the first climbs which was well over 20% grade. I was very impressed with the race organization, course and venue.

Here are some shots of the race, hot and muddy!!!

My bike and myself after the race. I cleaned up for awards;)

These are some tourist shots of Rio after the race.

If you get a chance to go to Brazil for any reason, race or vacation you will not be disappointed. With the football (soccer) World Cup in 2014 and the Olympics in 2016, Brazil is a country that is sports crazy and knows how to put on a great event. Looking forward to my next trip back.

Mediterranean Stage Race

2009-12-07T17:43:00.003-05:00

Congratulations to all of those who participated in the Mediterranean Stage Race.
Here is a list of everyone that finished the four-part stage race, (let us know if we missed you):

Arthurs, Lee
Bebell, Gary
Booth, David
Duke, Lois
Freyre, Eneas
Hardy, Brad
Janson, Tom
Kaplan, Andy
Kaplan, Libby
Menachemson, Nolan
Rebold, Nancy
Shneiner, Alan
Sands, Lucinda
Stevenson, Tom
Stauffer, David
Veiga, Max
Weiss, Rob
Zecher, Clare

Look out for our next stage race coming winter 2010.

Endurance Program Fitness Testing for December

2009-12-02T22:05:00.001-05:00

December Fitness Testing for Endurance Program

During the month of December we will be field testing for our endurance sports clients which include: swimming, running and cycling. This testing is meant to get a picture of one’s current fitness level and help put together attainable goals for the 2010 season. This testing is not meant to derive training zones via heart rate as we rely on our VO2 testing procedure for this. You may schedule your field test with any of our TARGETRAINING Fitness Professionals.

Testing Procedures

Cycling
30min power test on Velodyne.
TARGETRAINING Members may use a Powertap for this test.

In classes
- Tuesday 7:15AM and 7PM TARGETourque
- Thursday 7:15AM and 7PM TARGETourque
- Wednesday 6AM and 6PM TARGETourque
- Friday 6AM TARGETourque
- No weekend class testing!
By appointment
- This is free for members, or you can use your current TARGETRAINING package.

Running
Treadmill 20min distance test at 1%.

In Classes
- Tuesday 6AM and 10:30AM TARGETread
- Tuesday 6:30PM 10:30AM TARGETread
By appointment
- This is free for members, or you can use your current group class package.

Swimming
1000 yards (Norwalk HS Pool) or 800 meters (Staples HS Pool)
In classes
- Wednesday 6AM session Norwalk
- Sunday 2:30PM session Staples

Short Update from Xterra Estrada Real

2009-11-28T14:06:00.004-05:00

I ended up 2nd in Brazil. This is just a short update. I have tons of pictures to upload when I get back....this is turning out to be quite the adventure.

Full results are available at http://www.jtltiming.com/results/b-dua1.html

Don't even ask about T2...I had a shoe malfunction.

See you next week. -dom

Michellie Jones

2009-11-28T10:48:00.002-05:00

Yesterday we had the honor of hosting one of the world's best triathletes, Michellie Jones. She shared her expertise and insight with all of those on hand about the sport she loves. Special thanks go out to Michellie for her generosity and her sponsor 2XU for the event! All photos are available full size on Flickr- keyword Michellie Jones or Targetraining (LINK) or on our FACEBOOK Fan Page here

How About One More Time For 2009?!

2009-11-25T17:59:00.002-05:00

Thank you TargeTraining for a great IMAZ and great season! I couldn't do it without your support. Here's hoping for an equally successfully 2010 for everyone on Team TargeTraining.

Swim - 50:49 // Bike - 4:22:30* // Run - 2:55:45 // Total - 8:13:35*

* denotes new course record