Ian Craig (wannabee member) is pleased to present a series of educational talks that will combine information on both training and nutrition and how best to balance the two for optimal performance.
Dear Wannebees,
Michael van Staden and myself have now presented most of this educational series at Cycle Lab in Milnerton. Its gone extremely well, so we’re now talking about doing it in other areas (for those who can’t make it into the city).
The next step I think will be the Helderberg and we would like to tell as many cyclists about it as possible to drum up a crowd of at least 10-20 on each evening. Michael (himself an elite rider) is very knowledgeable and experienced on the construction of training programmes (including power, heart rate and RPE–guided intensity) and I have built up a very real and practical way of presenting sports nutrition. It will be an excellent education opportunity for cyclists on this side of town.
Please let me know what you think. It would be good to get this going soon after the school holidays.
Best Wishes, Ian
Michael van Staden is a qualified level 3 power coach accredited by Training Peaksand is currently busy with level 2 and hopes to have completed that by the end of May 2009. Michael also has a certificate in the AB and C of sport science and Psychology. Michael also rides for a professional Cape Town based cycling Team and finished in 13th place in the 2008 Cape Argus cycle Tour at the age of 19; he is also the current U/23 road and Time Trial champion.
Ian Craig is an exercise scientist, nutritional therapist and NLP practitioner. He initially qualified as an Exercise Physiologist (MSc) and Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), a knowledge-base that he applied into his own middle-distance running career plus the care of his Personal Training clients. His current focus, Nutritional Therapy (BSc) allows Ian to address the larger picture of health, with
considerations such weight management, digestive health, blood sugar regulation, overtraining and sporting performance. He runs three nutrition & exercise clinics, regular workshops on sports nutrition plus is a columnist for the ‘Go Multi’ triathlon magazine.
DATES: 4 evenings to be announced
Venue: to be announced
Cost: R100 per evening or R300 for all 4 evenings.
Drinks will be available.
1st day:
Michael – General training Principles. Understand the general training principles before you actually get the wheels turning.
Ian – Nutrition for Health and Training Support. Topics discussed include: blood sugar balance for stable energy levels; adequate protein for training adaptations; carbs – when to go high or low glycaemic; the good aspects of fats; nutrition individuality.
2nd day:
Michael – Periodisation. Structure and time your training to perfection for peak performance when you want it to count.
Ian – Nutrient Timing. Topics discussed include: the role of insulin in anabolic drive; what to eat/drink before during and after exercise to optimize performance during and recovery afterwards; carb loading; immune support.
3rd day:
Michael – Get the most out of your limited time. Do cyclists really need to do hours on the bike to do be competitive? Benefit from 90min a day and make it count!
Ian – Sports Drinks and Supplements. Topics discussed include: Dispelling the myths of sports products; sports drinks; recovery products; ergogenic aids for performance; nutrient support for health. Bring along your own products and have them analysed!
4th day:
Michael – Tracking changes in your fitness. Am I really getting better is what we all ask? How can we actually track it?
Ian – Overtraining. Topics discussed include: What is overtraining and how is it measured; stress hormones and catabolic drive; monitoring your stress levels; supporting your body through hard training.
Please let him know what you think. It would be good to get this going soon after the school holidays.
Ian Craig BSc (Hons) MSc CSCS
C: 079 194 8098
or
Michael van Staden.
C: 084 340 3800
