Athlete Profile: Troy P.
Troy P.
Age: 40Home: Halifax, NS
About me
I had a sedentary lifestyle for a while, and was morbidly obese in my teens, physical activity was rarely a part of my routine, until about a year ago.
Why do I run?
I began running because I was looking for a moderate physical activity that would allow me to fend off the onset of diabetes and early dementia, both of which I was weary of.After running with a group on a weekly, then bi-weekly basis, I started signing up for races, with increasing distances. I was, and still am, extremely curious about how far I can push this.
Running History
2016: MEC Race #4: 15k 1:21:12
2016: MEC Race #5: 21.1k 2:14:53
2017: Moose Run: 25k 2:53:51
2017::Blue Nose Marathon 5:38:51
Road or Trails?
Roads, I still have to run trails regularly to feel confident on them.
Goals:
2017 Main goals:
Blue Nose Marathon: completion, emphasis on injury prevention during training and the race itself.MEC Races #3 and #5: under 2:08:00MEC Race #4: under 1:18:00
Future Goals:
Complete another marathon in 2018, train through the winter with a focus, again, on injury prevention.
Why New Leaf Endurance (NLE)?
I had the opportunity to practice hill training one-on-one with Rick one afternoon, and I was stunned by the accuracy and benefits of his tips. After signing up for the Blue Nose as a New Year's resolution, I knew I needed help, and Rick seemed the perfect choice.
I enjoy the focused coaching, his listening to my concerns and questions, and addressing my priorities in the plan he gave me. As a result, I was able to train in a way that was challenging, yet not damaging to my body. He pushed me hard enough to build a lot of endurance, and his training plan was very clear and easy to follow.
On the morning of the race, I had zero stress at the starting line, because I truly felt prepared, and that made the race really enjoyable !
Current NLE Training Plan?
Custom Marathon Training Plan.