This is an open forum right?
Free to say whatever you want right? Well it's time to take the time to give credit where credit is due.
Zach Ruble (Ruble Triathon Coaching). ZachRuble.com
I can't say enough. I've been coached by Zach for 4 years now.
I've been in triathlon for 9 years. My first Ironman was IM MOO in 2006. My time was 13:09:40. I managed to wittle down my PR at Ironman to the 11:30 range by 2009. My goal was always to qualify for Kona at some point but finally came to the realization that I needed to coach up to take the next step towards KQ.
In 2010, My first year under Zach's coaching I PR'd by over 45 min at Ironman Louisville with a 10:45.
In 2011 at IM Louisville I PR'd by over 50 min again going sub 10 at 9:52:30. It was a cooler year at LV so I missed KQ by 2 spots.
Then in 2012 after a 10:11 IM Texas in May I went 10:02 in hot IM Louisville conditions to finish 31st overall in a time of 10:02. Placing 5th in my AG an finally a KQ.
I also qualified and raced the 70.3 WC race that year as well.
The most interesting part is that after that year, I took a much needed break from training and racing in 2013. So from Oct 2012 to November 2013 I did basically nothing in training. I gained 18-20# and became very out of shape.
I decided to attempt a comeback in 2014 with the thoughts of a KQ again. In November 2013 I joined Zach again and worked towards that goal.
Last weekend at IM Louisville I went 10:05. This was good enough for a 7 place AG finish and with a little roll down luck I got a KQ! Thanks to the 2 guys in my AG that passed.
My point with this post is not to toot my horn, but to describe the results that Zach can produce if willing to put in the work. I'm sure that some might view this post as bragging. Well, it is.....for Zach.
I am not the only athlete that Zach has coached to Kona Qualifying. There are several others. And several more that he's coached to the 70.3 WC also.
Zach is not a cookie cutter coach. He's not a 1 plan fits all coach. He's a personal 1:1 coach that works with every level of athlete. From the novice to elite.
His value reaches far past the latest technology in bike frames and components and is much more valuable then a new aero helmet or set of race wheels. Again, if you're willing to be coached, and willing to do the work, Zach delivers results.
Zach has no idea I'm posting this but credit should be given for quality in every aspect of racing and training. ...coaching included.
Thanks Zach.
That is all.
Mark M
Free to say whatever you want right? Well it's time to take the time to give credit where credit is due.
Zach Ruble (Ruble Triathon Coaching). ZachRuble.com
I can't say enough. I've been coached by Zach for 4 years now.
I've been in triathlon for 9 years. My first Ironman was IM MOO in 2006. My time was 13:09:40. I managed to wittle down my PR at Ironman to the 11:30 range by 2009. My goal was always to qualify for Kona at some point but finally came to the realization that I needed to coach up to take the next step towards KQ.
In 2010, My first year under Zach's coaching I PR'd by over 45 min at Ironman Louisville with a 10:45.
In 2011 at IM Louisville I PR'd by over 50 min again going sub 10 at 9:52:30. It was a cooler year at LV so I missed KQ by 2 spots.
Then in 2012 after a 10:11 IM Texas in May I went 10:02 in hot IM Louisville conditions to finish 31st overall in a time of 10:02. Placing 5th in my AG an finally a KQ.
I also qualified and raced the 70.3 WC race that year as well.
The most interesting part is that after that year, I took a much needed break from training and racing in 2013. So from Oct 2012 to November 2013 I did basically nothing in training. I gained 18-20# and became very out of shape.
I decided to attempt a comeback in 2014 with the thoughts of a KQ again. In November 2013 I joined Zach again and worked towards that goal.
Last weekend at IM Louisville I went 10:05. This was good enough for a 7 place AG finish and with a little roll down luck I got a KQ! Thanks to the 2 guys in my AG that passed.
My point with this post is not to toot my horn, but to describe the results that Zach can produce if willing to put in the work. I'm sure that some might view this post as bragging. Well, it is.....for Zach.
I am not the only athlete that Zach has coached to Kona Qualifying. There are several others. And several more that he's coached to the 70.3 WC also.
Zach is not a cookie cutter coach. He's not a 1 plan fits all coach. He's a personal 1:1 coach that works with every level of athlete. From the novice to elite.
His value reaches far past the latest technology in bike frames and components and is much more valuable then a new aero helmet or set of race wheels. Again, if you're willing to be coached, and willing to do the work, Zach delivers results.
Zach has no idea I'm posting this but credit should be given for quality in every aspect of racing and training. ...coaching included.
Thanks Zach.
That is all.
Mark M
