Most of you know me very well. Been posting for years; was the man on Tri-Newbies for a long time. I think I’m fairly talented. I win virtually every race I enter, such as the Melbourne Beach Pineappleman tri, Clermont summer series 5K, Moss park, Zellwood du, etc. I even crush the roadies at local group rides. My three close friends named me Zilla, short for “Grogzilla” because of my performances. My IM times are sub-9:30 with little training or effort.
I’m devoting the rest of this year to turning pro. Can you all give me your serious input on the realities of turning pro and my likelihood of success? Some advice on coaches and training plans would be nice too.
My 2008 goals are:
Win a major 70.3
Top Ten at Kona
Windermere Wed. Sprint win (more of an ego thing really, which is typically out of character)
I have always wondered what “pro” really means. Are you quitting your day job and exclusively committing your life to triathlon or are you just getting a pro card so you can race with the big boys?
Most of you know me very well. Been posting for years; was the man on Tri-Newbies for a long time. I think I’m fairly talented. I win virtually every race I enter, such as the Melbourne Beach Pineappleman tri, Clermont summer series 5K, Moss park, Zellwood du, etc. I even crush the roadies at local group rides. My three close friends named me Zilla, short for “Grogzilla” because of my performances. My IM times are sub-9:30 with little training or effort.
I’m devoting the rest of this year to turning pro. Can you all give me your serious input on the realities of turning pro and my likelihood of success? Some advice on coaches and training plans would be nice too.
My 2008 goals are:
Win a major 70.3
Top Ten at Kona
Windermere Wed. Sprint win (more of an ego thing really, which is typically out of character)
Thanks friends!
Zilla
Is Eric Clark’s new job in Florida a cover for becoming your coach? With Eric’s coaching I think all of your wildest dreams can come true.
is this a joke? if you’re so good, i don’t understand the need for training plan advice.
also, you should be dialed into a coach now, or know who they are and try to appeal to them. you say you’ve been on the scene for years…have you not been a good student to know who the major coaches are?
aside from that, if you want it (going pro), and think you have the stuff to do it, then go for it. if this is in your heart, then there should be no need to reach out for approval. seeking approval like this tells me you’re not sure if it’s in your heart or if you want to do it. nobody can answer that for you; it has to come from within.
if my words seem harsh–time to buck up because the road you’re on is much harder than what i just said.
the rhetorical question for you is: do you have it or not?
So, I am gonna take a guess and say you live in brevard county. I could be wrong. But, what local roadies are you riding with? I lived in that area for a long time. And nothing against anyone that still lives there, but not too many “fast” local roadies I would be too proud of beating if my thoughts were to go pro in tri.
Interesting question. What do you expect if you get “pro”? I know one person here who is really good, and has been trying to get his
pro card. But, really good, and “pro” level are different, and he has yet to meet the standards. I know lot of AGer’s who beat
Pro’s, so this has always had me ask, whats the difference? Do Pro’s get free stuff? Free entrance? ???
It seems like another great goal to strive for after there is nothing left as an AGer. But, since very few can make a full time living out of this
sport, keeping it fun and in perspective may be more important.
One of the reasons I am glad I am not very good, is I never have to worry about this type of question. If I were, I bet it would be tough
with our Type A personalities.
