February 2006 |
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As we look ahead to the 2006 season, we want to thank our customers for making 2005 another great year. In this issue of the PC Coach training news, we announce exciting new products, and take a look ahead to what is coming in 2006, and a look back on the "Best of 2005".
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In this month's PC Coach News:
- Get 10% off (most items) - at the PC Coach store
- New from Garmin - the Edge 305 and 205 cycling monitors
- Brandi Shipman finds success with PC Coach
- Use "core training" to start your season on a good foundation
- Looking ahead - what's on the training horizon for 2006
- Looking back - " best of 2005"
- Training tips for PC Coach users - Power of the report
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Spring Training Sale at the PC Coach store: Save on PC Coach software, Polar HRMs, Timex Speed and Distance monitors, books and DVDs. Take advantage of this sale to get a head start on your season.
Enter the coupon code spring06 when you check out and receive 10% off your total order (excluding Suunto and Garmin products).
Visit us today at www.pccoach.com
Questions about a product - or to order by phone:
Call 800-522-6224
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| Brandi Shipman finds success with PC Coach Tri plan |
Brandi Shipman of San Antonio, TX, has only been competing in the sport for five years. She competed in her first race, called “My First Tri”, on her mountain bike and still won her age group. She was hooked. Since that day, Brandi went on to place in the top three in her age group in several of her races over the next couple of years – and top ten in all. She even chalked up a couple of 1st place overall finishes.
Last year Brandi realized she had hit a plateau in her training. She decided to start using PC Coach and the Mike Pigg Triathlon Training Plan to plan her workouts.....
Read more about Brandi's success here. |
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| New Products - Garmin's Edge Series for Cyclists |
The Garmin Forerunner 301 is a great tool for runners who want speed, distance and location data. Now Garmin has introduced two new models created especially for cyclists - the Edge 305 and Edge 205. These rugged, GPS-based monitors are great choices for cyclists who would like the accuracy and location data of a GPS unit. Both the Edge 305 and 205 use the new High-sensitivity SiRFstarIII™ receiver for improved GPS reception - even under the trees. Both units allow you to download your speed, distance and location data after your workout. You can even map out your rides!
The Edge unit is about the size of a small cell phone and mounts on your handlebars or stem. With the Edge 305, you get speed, distance, altitude, location data as well as heart rate and/or cadence data. Read more about the Edge 305 here.
If you don't need heart rate or cadence data, the Edge 205 is the sturdy little brother to the 305. Read more about the Edge 205 here. |
The Edge 305HR |
Available now from PC Coach, the Edge 305 starts at $349.99. It can be purchased with heart rate strap and/or cadence sensor, or both.
The Edge 205 is available for just $249.95. It is similar to the 305, but is not compatible with the heart rate or cadence feature.
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Click here for information on all Garmin models. |
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Start with a Solid Foundation - Core Training DVD
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Endurance CORE is the newest addition to our growing library of training DVDs.
EnduranceCORE, by Eric Schmitz (who also brought us TriathlonCORE), is a challenging, educational, motivational, follow-along DVD of core-based conditioning exercises created especially for cyclists, runners, and triathletes.
Why train your core?
Because most athletes focus on their sport – swimming, biking, running with maybe some weight training thrown in – they are missing the benefits that are obtained by a strong core. A strong core is essential to keeping your body stable during exercise. What this DVD will do for you, is create a stable core.
Read about the Endurance CORE DVD here. |
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| PC Coach 4.6.1 improves integration with RS200sd |
PC Coach 4.6.1 will be released on 2/11/06.
This new release fixes a few bugs and improves the downloading from the RS200sd and CS200 to the PC Coach software. If you are a PC Coach user, visit our support page after 2/11 for full details on this release and to download your free upgrade.
If you would like more information about using your RS200 (or CS200) monitor with PC Coach, please read our newsletter article on PC Coach 4.6.
Read our review of the RS200sd here. |
The Polar RS200sd - affordable Speed and Distance at just $199.95.
You can even download the RS200 directly to your PC Coach software.
To order the RS200sd, please call us at 1-800-522-6224. To order PC Coach software, visit our store. |
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| Looking ahead to 2006 |
2006 will bring many exciting products for athletes. Next month, we'll review the new Forerunner 305 by Garmin - an updated model of the Forerunner 301. Also in March, Polar is releasing the M55 - a watch created especially to help you get the most out of your strength training workouts.
Later this year, expect to see another major release of PC Coach. PC Coach Version 5.0 will include improved reporting, enhanced system backup, and an improved user interface.
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Looking Back - 2005's best newsletter articles |
In case you recently joined our newsletter list, or if you have been too busy to read email during the 2005 season, you may have missed the best stories of 2005. You can find a list of our past newsletters on the newsletter archive page. Each PC Coach newsletter includes a mix of product reviews, training advice, and tips for using PC Coach products.
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These articles were the most-read of 2005:
We hope you enjoy this training newsletter. If you ever wish to unsubscribe, just click on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of this page. We welcome your comments on our newsletter, and our products. Please send your suggestions to comments @ pccoach.com
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PC Coach Training
Software, Garmin Speed and Distance Monitors,
Polar Heart Rate Monitors, Timex Speed and Distance
Monitors,
Suunto products, Training Books, Training DVDs and more!
Visit our web
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Questions on which training product is best for you? Call us or email support @pccoach.com and we'll answer all your HRM and software questions. |
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