Custom Level Programs

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The Custom level program is for the athlete looking for detailed, specific, and completely customized program built by a personal coach around a single event focus or combination of focuses. This level of programming can apply to cyclists, multi-sport athletes, skiers and skaters as well as any athlete who has a goal and wants fitness help.

Inside a Custom program your coach will schedule your training around your work, personal commitments and events -- up to the hour if necessary -- and will update the program as often as needed within the month. Your coach will also create personalized exercises when needed for your strengths and weaknesses based on heart rate or power, and will initiate or schedule contact as necessary.

Custom programs include an increased amount of personal attention (3 hours per month) and can be tailored for anyone who needs a highly specific program put together for an unusual schedule or needs.

Custom programs are especially suggested for those athletes on the path to national and international elite competition and for those who plan to do extended stage racing.

Custom program pricing may differ from coach to coach. Be sure to check with the main Wenzel Coaching office for pricing information on Custom programs with particular Head or Associate Coaches.

Consultation: 3 hours (180 min) per month.
The program includes three hours of consultation each month by phone, email or in person when possible. The consultation time each month with your Wenzel Coach can be used to answer questions, discuss upcoming or recently completed events or races, and to help personalize the schedule to your individual needs. Consultation time is one of the most valuable components of this program and all riders are encouraged to take advantage of it. Additional minutes beyond the original hour will be billed at the Consultation rate. (In our experience, very few riders exceed allotted consultation time each month.)

If you are interested in a combination program and scheduled one on one training time each month with a coach local to your area, be sure to check with your potential coach for a package price.

Program Delivery: Programs will be emailed as an Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) file, unless requested by faxed or sent by regular mail (at no additional charge).*

Program variables: The Individual level program is based on your goals, event and personal schedule, racing category and racing experience (when applicable), riding or racing region, season start and finish dates, anaerobic threshold, maximum heart rate, current fitness level and past fitness experience, age, sex, height/weight ratio, and athlete feedback, among other measures. Power metering through an SRM, Power-Tap or other power meter may be used in the direction of your program.

The written program: Each monthly program outlines daily the workouts suggested for you to achieve your potential as an athlete in your sport. The program contains a calendar of exercises scheduled around your personal work and training availability up to the hour and includes detailed instructions for workouts utilized for that training period. The program is sent out in chunks from one week to one month depending on what works best for the rider. The program will be updated or rewritten as necessary to the client's needs during the month. A written introduction may be included that prefaces the concepts and focuses for that that month. The introduction may contain program period focus explanations, tips, reminders, and answers to frequently asked questions.

Program combining: For those on a budget but who would still like a Custom program, the Individual or Semi-Custom program can be combined with the Peak Road program (a one to two month Full Custom program) for a planned peak in an event that you choose. In this way, you can follow the Individual or Semi-Custom level program most of the year, and then purchase a Custom program for only the month or months leading up to your most important events. Some athletes may find that the Individual level program suits their needs most of the year, and that an upgrade to the Semi-Custom level will work for the extra customization desired in the lead-up to their peak period. Check with your potential coach if you are unclear about which program level will meet your needs.

Newsletter: Included as part of the Wenzel Coaching program is a monthly newsletter illustrating skills, form, and tips for riding and competing. Critiques of race strategy, advice on how to handle sickness and injury, and nutritional advice are also included. The newsletter provides information about upcoming camps and clinics and special offers for Wenzel athletes and provides individual coach contact information and news.

Nutrition: Nutritional advice and handouts are available to all Semi-Custom level program participants. Additional nutritional analysis and consultation are available at affordable prices. See our nutritional offerings for information.

Billing: A statement is provided monthly by email (unless delivery is requested by regular mail). A three-month commitment is required at startup. The three months can be paid in advance or a commitment can be made with a credit card on file. There is a one-time setup fee of $50. See the comparison chart for pricing.

*$5 monthly fee for international faxes.

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Peak Programming (Temporary Custom programs)

Scheduling for a peak performance in an important event.

This is a one-month Full Custom program that combines science and psychology along with your personal schedule and goals to prepare you to peak for an important event you have chosen. Specific training exercises, planned rest and strategic advice are combined to lead you to a peak performance. Peak programs can be an affordable way to have a Full Custom program for your most important events of the year and follow an Individual level program or Semi-Custom level program for the majority of the year. (Peak programs are an automatic part of the Full Custom Program.)

The program cost can be prorated to start other than the first of any month when necessary. For example, if the event you need to peak for falls in the middle of the month we prorate each half of the two months the program falls in. (We can also combine more than one peak program into a year's calendar.) Call or write for information or check with your potential coach for details.