Jon Fecik

Professional Triathlete, Professional Coach: Simply Professional.

[Alan Couzens @Alan_Couzens]

Lazy coaches will argue against the need for #individualization, because it's far easier to just set the program to the most talented kids & use their results to validate the program (& their 'abilities' as a coach).

Doesn't make it right.

#DoBetter

[Jon Fecik @jonfecik]

@justindaerr #notaconowin

[Jon Fecik @jonfecik]

@marcusgrimm @coinbase Send your money to me. I can make it go down even faster. Believe me, I’m a pro!

[Alan Couzens @Alan_Couzens]

The #1 thing that most athletes don't 'get' about the training process:

You can't outwork a lousy lifestyle.

If life stressors aren't in order, you can put in a 500, 800, even 1000 hour training year and not improve at all!

Stable physiology starts with a stable life.

[Steve Magness @stevemagness]

With competent individuals, provide the support and resources, then get out of people's way.

[Jon Fecik @jonfecik]

@andykirkland71 @stevemagness Some are addicted, some aren’t. For me it’s on a continuum. When they are perusing mastery, long term sustainability, and health, it’s not addiction. When they are getting hurt or hurting others in some way but continue on illogically, it’s an addiction.

[Steve Magness @stevemagness]

People mistake leadership and management with power and control.

When it's really about the opposite, autonomy. If you are leading, your goal is to actually give away control. You want to guide and empower your team to not be dependent on you.

[Jon Fecik @jonfecik]

Just posted a photo @ Idaho https://t.co/mznxoritds

[Steve Magness @stevemagness]

Do we call the music or philosophy department non-revenue?

Not sure why we make that distinction for Olympic sports.

The point of college sports wasn't revenue. They were included because they were thought to be valuable to students and the college experience...

[Vern Gambetta @coachgambetta]

Is not the measure of coach what they do with what they have? If you have championship talent you should win championships. I value a coach you can take an average team or athlete and get them to punch above their weight.

[Alan Couzens @Alan_Couzens]

Just listened to another podcast that reminded me of just how confused most are about the right training to improve #VO2max

In the words of Tom Osler: "You can only sharpen the base that you've built"

#IcingOnTheCake #WheresYourCake ? 😊

[Andy Kirkland Ph.D. @andykirkland71]

Laws of a coach 1) don‘t be a dick. 2) use ears more than mouth 3) you’re not the slave driver in Ben-hur galley scene. 4) the athlete is master, unless they are too young to be so. Then give em a nice time 5) learn to improve & develop a great BS filter. You’ll need it.

[Steve Magness @stevemagness]

For many tasks, rewards fail because they only cause a momentary bump in compliance.

There’s no long-term effect on the underlying behavior that we are trying to promote. In essence, incentives don’t do a great job of changing our internal story.

[Jon Fecik @jonfecik]

When searching for the straightest line in your open water swim course, remember three things:

1.) Sight low. If you sight too high, your butt will drop and you will create a lot of drag which slows you down. Keep… https://t.co/4tfaPQ54F8

[Jon Fecik @jonfecik]

It’s the weekend! Be grateful, make smart decisions, and have a blast!

#beactive #besmart #dowhatyoulove #ridehard #picoftheday #photooftheday #tgif #smile #triathlon #bike #cycling #ironman #training #summer… https://t.co/5Lg7hbgHP4

[Lee Taft @leetaft]

I’ve had tight athletes move amazingly + never get injured. And flexible athletes move poorly +routinely get injuries. Flexibility/mobility must not be measured in a vacuum, but are a puzzle piece to the entire coordinative and genetic system of ea. Individual athlete.

[Jon Fecik @jonfecik]

Building back from ground zero: it’s as easy as putting one step in front of the other.

#protriathlete #injured #injury #injuredrunner #injuredathlete #swim #bike #run #instarunner #connecticut #spring #love… https://t.co/3IpfsL8JX2

[Jon Fecik @jonfecik]

I’m 5 weeks past my mountain biking accident where I blew open my femoral artery and my recovery is going exceptionally well. Mentally, I’ve broken the recovery process down into three stages to help me cope with the… https://t.co/n26rkK37dK

[Jon Fecik @jonfecik]

Want to know the most important drill that every athlete should practice on a daily basis? I use it and I share it with every athlete I coach. I call it the “get shit done” drill. It’s the drill where an athlete… https://t.co/STQVIMAzdP

[Jon Fecik @jonfecik]

Part 2: That long term goal is going to set things in perspective by taking the onus off the doctor and on to you and your desire to get better for a reason: ‘I’m walking now to achieve my ironman goal later.’ It… https://t.co/uluIi7EGey