Impact Magazine

2009

Nov/Dec - "Creative Marathon Training"

2008

Jul/Aug - "Trail Running Review"
May/Jun - "Off Road Triathlon Training"
Mar/Apr - "Train for Pain"

2007

May/Jun - "World XTERRA Champion Cover Story"
Mar/Apr - "Body Mass and Running Performance"
Jan/Feb - "Pre-Season Triathlon Preparation"

2006

May/Jun - "The BRICK Workout"
Mar/Apr - "Training for Off Road Triathlons"

2005

Nov/Dec - "How to Swim Faster"
Mar/Apr - "The Ultra Challenge"
Jan/Feb - "Formulas for High Intensity Training Part 2"

2004

Nov/Dec - "Formulas for High Intensity Training Part 1"
May/Jun - "Diary of a Bike Racer"
Mar/Apr - "Taking Your Speed Training to the Next Level"
Jan/Feb - "The Ups and Downs of Altitude Training"

2003

Nov/Dec - "Escape the Performance Rut"
Jul/Aug - "Beating Cancer with Exercise"
May/Jun - "Time Specific Training"
Mar/Apr - "Running as Cross Training"

2002

Nov/Dec - "Cold Weather Training"
Jul/Aug - "Cross Training to Total Fitness"
May/Jun - "Beyond Training and Racing"
Mar/Apr - "High-Performance Marathons"
Jan/Feb - "Racing as a Master"

2001

Nov/Dec - "The Mount Everest of Winter Training"
Sep/Oct - "Desire to Endure"
Jul/Aug - "The Recovery Room"
May/Jun - "Take Your Training Outside"
Mar/Apr - "Survival of the Fittest"

2002-2005 Published Work - Author

Research Journals

Training Principles and Issues for Ultra-endurance Athletes - Calvin Zaryski,
MKin and David J. Smith, PhD

Current Sports Medicine Reports 2005, 4:165–170 Current Science Inc. ISSN 1537-890x Copyright © 2005 by Current Science Inc.

Educational Conferences

Triathlete Magazine

Preparation for multisport can be very demanding. The sequencing of the exercise volume and intensity requires intricate planning. This plan must be challenging yet enjoyable, sensitive to life’s responsibilities. CoachCal is the most experiened Lifestyle High Performance Coach in Alberta, and has been awarded Triathlon Canada's Coach of the Year Three Times based on team performance, life balance and athlete satisfation. Whatever your goals maybe, CSR will provide the infrastructure to achieve and even exceed.

Criticalspeed provides a multisport training system that maximizes your time and stimulates improvements. The process includes a social and supportive environment to maintain consistency and motivation. The program is strategically designed incorporating a variety of activities and locations to account for our climactic challenges.

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Group training and camps deliver cutting edge training science centered around altitude, volume and intensity manipulation with constant technical advances. Regardless of your starting point this structure guarantees results.

Successive years in this program will take you to the next level. These programs allow you to be apart of the most complete multisport system in Calgary designed by the most qualified and recognized coach in the Province.

Learn more about CoachCal.

Top Athletes Coached

• Emily Wagner (Top Canadian Junior Elite Triathlete)
• Carol Montgomery: Triathlon Commonwealth Gold Medalist / Olympian
• Chuckie V: 1999 Ironman Canada Champion
• Tom Evans: Ironman Champion
• Jill Savege: Triathlon Pan Am Champion, Olympian
• Pauline Li: Top Female Amateur IMCan 2004
• Kim Townsend: 2nd Female Amateur IMCdA 2005
• Michael Gorman: 2nd Male Amateur IMCdA 2006
• Catherine Brown: 5th Overall Amateur IMCan 2006 & 07
• Rosemarie Gerspacher: Top Female Amateur IMCan 2006 and IMCdA 2007
  • 3rd Overall Amateur Hawaii Ironman World Championships 10:05.
• Sheila Giles: 4th Overall Female Amateur IMCan 2008
  • 2011 Ironman 70.3 and Ironman World Champion
  • 2012 Ironman World Championships 8th overall amateur
• 2012 Ironman World Championships 8th Overall Female Amateur, Fastest Run
• Jordan Bryden: Canada's Top ITU Under 23 Athlete in 2008
• Bev Watson: World 50-55 Xterra Champion in 2008 and 2010
• Danelle Kabush: 2nd Pro Female 2008, 5th Pro 2011 Xterra Worlds / Member of Luna Racing Team
  • 2012 Great White North Female Champion
  • 2012 XTERRA Beaver Creek Regional Mountain Champion
• Myron Tetreault: 2012 Ironman Texas AG 45-49 Champion
  • 2012 Canmore Triathlon Champion
• Suzanne Boyd: 2012 Ironman Canada AG 35-39 Champion, 3X Kona Participant

CoachCal and the CSR Program Outstanding Accomplishments

• 1 Guinness Book of World Records
• 3 Athletes Summitting Mount Everest
• 4 Mount Kilimanjaro Summits
• 36 Athletes Qualified for Ironman Hawaii
• 12 World Champions in Triathlons
• 38 National Champions in Triathlons
• 405 IRONMAN Canada finishers
• 1 IRONMAN Canada Overall Winner
• 2 ITU World Cup Victories
• 2 Olympian Triathletes
• 8 XTERRA World Championship Titles
• 10 Marathon Des Sables Finishes
• 3 Comrades Marathon Finishes
• 45 Boston Marathons
• 4 Leadville 100 Mnt Bike Finishes

As a full-time coach, Cal is always on the cutting-edge of information and technology. He surrounds himself with other experts in the field of human sciences. His advisory board includes:

Dr. David Smith

Professor of Exercise Physiology at the Human Performance Laboratory, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. His laboratory specializes in the application of sport science to the training of high performance athletes and he works with 4 Canadian Olympic teams as part of his role as Director of Sport Science for the Canadian Sport Center - Calgary. Since he has had these responsibilities, the center has produced 22 World Records and a half a dozen Olympic Medals.

Dr. PZ Pierce

PZ is a medical doctor who was appointed as the 2003 Medical Director at the Ironman Coeur D'Alene and is the Chief Medical Staff for the Spokane Chiefs. He often lectures at the Ironman Hawaii Medical Conference and has done 7 Ironmans.

Dr. Hap Davis

Hap is a clinical Psychologist specialising in sport Performance, He worked with the Calgary Flames the year they won the Stanley Cup. Currently Hap is the sport Psychologist for the Canadian Swim Team and works with all athletes in every sport.

Dr. Lee Coyne

Lee has his PHED in exercise physiology specializing in nutrition. He is the author of several nutrition books including "Fat will not make you fat all by itself" and is a regular contributer to IMPACT magazine and FITSTART.

Choose your level of participation from the four programs available to Calgary athletes or find out more about CoachCal's online coaching. Levels of involvement depend on your goals and approach to success. CSR programs are a 4 month commitment. Programs are client driven. It is the athlete's responsibility to stay in contact with CoachCal weekly by reporting in via email or phone messages. This includes booking appointments and testing times. Note, if you are looking for a customized program with nutritional and body sculpting coaching, designed at CoachCal's office. with the option of dropping into group sessions such as the BRICKs, Simulated Triathlons, Snowshoes and even the weekly training, the PERSONALIZED PROGRAM will meet your needs.

Learn more about the triathlon programs available.

IronSpirit Classic 7 Day IMC focus camp

July 15-21st, 2013

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Training and info sessions are Ironman specific. Designed and presented by experienced, competitive athletes and coaches, who make it their business to provide practical advice to busy people. You will have all your questions answered and arrive at the start line with total confidence.

The camps are designed to suit the first time Ironman competitor, as well as the more experienced triathlete with specific goals in mind. Our team dynamics have proven to accommodate a wide variety of camp participants, with an experience that’s taken them all to a higher level.

Camp Package Includes

• 6 nights accommodation at SlumberLodge Penticton, on Lakeshore Drive. All rooms have full kitchen facilities.
• Welcome and Wrap-up night dinner buffets.
• 1 Buffet Lunch and 4 Healthy Breakfasts, at Penticton Lakeside Resort.
• Daily lectures from the experts, on training structure, peaking for Ironman, optimal tapering methods, swim-bike-run techniques, race strategies and nutrition advice.
• Blood Lactate testing and Heart Rate training zone calculations.
• Blood glucose testing during Ironman course bike ride, to confirm nutrition plan.
• Sports massage for all athletes after long bike and long run workouts.
• Camp Photo Package.
• High quality camp participation garments.
• Ironman Canada swim, bike and run course training, with coaching and aid station support.
• IronSpirit training manual.
• Entry into Peach Classic Triathlon, on the final day of the camp, including race package and race day lunch. The perfect opportunity to practice some of the skills you've learned throughout the week and enjoy a race with friends - Always a hit, to end off a great week with a fun race.

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CSR offers a specific training path and Program for the Popular IRONMAN or CHALLENGE Triathlons, 70.3 and Half Ironman Events, Sprint and Olympic Races plus XTERRA Off Road Racing. 

All MultiSport races require a massive amount of endurance. The CSR program offers many opportunities to push your limits week in and out when participating in the BRONZE, SILVER or GOLD Programs.  However, if you are interested in reaching your true triathlon potential or if your goal event is greater than 6 hours, it is very important to incorporate the EPIC and Mini Camps into your training year.

In 2013, CSR offers programs that are race focussed. Although you can choose any race that fits your desires, the CSR Team will focus on the list below in the 4 categories of Ironman, 70.3, Sprint or Olympic and XTERRA. It is exciting to have a large group of teammates at these events for support and team energy.

Why Do CSR Athletes Do Well in All Race Distances?

Giving the perception our team is elite or not beginner friendly?

All CSR athletes work hard and try to attend all training sessions. Maximum fitness and health is achieve by strategic planning then exexution. CoachCal attends to all the scheduling, sequencing and overlapping of all the swim, bike, run, body conditioning, mini and EPIC camps to ensure maximum fitness development without sacrificing health and daily energy. However because so many independant systems need attention and development, it is best to start early in the season (November) even if your goal race is in August. For example, in November and December, the majority of workouts are designed to rebalance the body with some core strength, impact training and neurological reconditioning through speed work and the addition of balance and agility (snowshoeing, plyometrics). This period of development must not be missed and plays a large role in allowing the body to tolerate higher volumes of training in the New Year.

Each month builds on the previous month. Modifications to the training schedule and volume are made to athletes joining mid program, but to get the most value from upcoming camps, it is best to start early and make friends.

Some weeks will have more bike volume, while other weeks might have more rest. If you miss some of these sessions, not to worry, you can either receive the exact details from CoachCal or just flow into the next week. Not all athletes are capable of attending every camp or weekly training sessions. CoachCal will outline the MUST DO training sessions and help you organize your time.

If you come to most of the group sessions, you have an opportunity to speak with CoachCal at the end of the sessions. Often CoachCal will participate in the sessions or do the session before the group. This allows for a better understanding of the level of fatigue and fitness gains during the program.

Ironman/Challenge Enduro Triathlons Focus

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Ironman Coeur D'Alene (June)

Suggested Start: November or earlier

Suggested Program: BRONZE PROGRAM with 2 Testing Sessions along with the suggest CAMPS

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Ironman Canada (July) and Mont Tremblant (Aug)

Suggested Start: January or earlier

Suggested Program: BRONZE PROGRAM with 2 Testing Sessions along with the suggest CAMPS

Suggested Camps and Special Training:

• HA Calgary Camp #1
• Computrainer Enduro Time Trials
• HA Banff Camp #2
• Maui IronSpeed Camp
• Easter Banff EPIC MultiSport Camp
• IRONSPEED CdA
• Penticton May Camp
  

Month Financing available to include all camps and program of interest. Contact CoachCal for more information at coachcal@criticalspeed.com

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Ironman Louisville /Challenge Penticton (Late Aug)

Suggested Start: January or earlier

Suggested Program: BRONZE PROGRAM with 2 Testing Sessions along with the suggest CAMPS

Suggested Camps and Special Training:

• HA Calgary Camp #1
• Computrainer Enduro Time Trials
• HA Banff Camp #2
• Maui IronSpeed Camp
• Easter Banff EPIC MultiSport Camp
• IRONSPEED CdA
• Penticton May Camp
• IronSpirit July Penticton Camp
• CSR August Long Weekend Epic Camp (Aug 3 / 4 / 5)

Month Financing available to include all camps and program of interest. Contact CoachCal for more information at coachcal@criticalspeed.com

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Ironman World Championships Kona (October)

Suggested Start: January or earlier

Suggested Program: BRONZE PROGRAM with 2 Testing Sessions along with the suggest CAMPS

Suggested Camps and Special Training

• HA Calgary Camp #1
• Computrainer Enduro Time Trials
• HA Banff Camp #2
• Maui IronSpeed Camp
• Easter Banff EPIC MultiSport Camp
• IRONSPEED CdA
• Penticton May Camp
• IronSpirit July Penticton Camp
• CSR August Long Weekend Epic Camp (Aug 3 / 4 / 5)
• CSR Penticton Challenge Camp (Aug 23 / 24 / 25)
  
  • This final camp may include some athletes racing in a team format at the Penticton Challenge. Friday 23 will be cycling the course. Saturday will be a long 4km swim and Long Run 2-3 hours. Sunday will include riding the course in the reverse direction. More Details coming soon.

Month Financing available to include all camps and program of interest. Contact CoachCal for more information at coachcal@criticalspeed.com

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Ironman Florida (November)

Suggested Start: March or earlier

Suggested Program: BRONZE PROGRAM with 2 Testing Sessions along with the suggest CAMPS

Suggested Camps and Special Training

• HA Calgary Camp #1
• Computrainer Enduro Time Trials
• HA Banff Camp #2
• Maui IronSpeed Camp
• Easter Banff EPIC MultiSport Camp
• IRONSPEED CdA
• Penticton May Camp
• IronSpirit July Penticton Camp (Aug 2 / 3 / 4)
• CSR Penticton Challenge Camp (Aug 23 / 24 / 25)
  This final camp may include some athletes racing in a team format at the Penticton Challenge. Friday 23 will be cycling the course. Saturday will be a long 4km swim and Long Run 2-3 hours. Sunday will include riding the course in the reverse direction. More Details coming soon.

Month Financing available to include all camps and program of interest. Contact CoachCal for more information at coachcal@criticalspeed.com

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Ironman Arizona (November)

Suggested Start: January or earlier

Suggested Program: BRONZE PROGRAM with 2 Testing Sessions along with the suggest CAMPS

Suggested Camps and Special Training:

• HA Calgary Camp #1
• Computrainer Enduro Time Trials
• HA Banff Camp #2
• Maui IronSpeed Camp
• Easter Banff EPIC MultiSport Camp
• IRONSPEED CdA
• Penticton May Camp
• IronSpirit July Penticton Camp (Aug 2 / 3 / 4)
• CSR August Long Weekend Epic Camp (Aug 2 / 3 / 4)
• CSR Penticton Challenge Camp (Aug 23 / 24 / 25)
  This final camp may include some athletes racing in a team format at the Penticton Challenge. Friday 23 will be cycling the course. Saturday will be a long 4km swim and Long Run 2-3 hours. Sunday will include riding the course in the reverse direction. More Details coming soon.

Month Financing available to include all camps and program of interest. Contact CoachCal for more information at coachcal@criticalspeed.com

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Ironman Cozumel (December)

Suggested Start: June or earlier

Suggested Program: BRONZE PROGRAM with 2 Testing Sessions along with the suggest CAMPS

Suggested Camps and Special Training:

• HA Calgary Camp #1
• Computrainer Enduro Time Trials
• HA Banff Camp #2
• Maui IronSpeed Camp
• Easter Banff EPIC MultiSport Camp
• IRONSPEED CdA
• Penticton May Camp
• IronSpirit July Penticton Camp (Aug 2 / 3 / 4)
• CSR August Long Weekend Epic Camp (Aug 2 / 3 / 4)
• CSR Penticton Challenge Camp (Aug 23 / 24 / 25)
  This final camp may include some athletes racing in a team format at the Penticton Challenge. Friday 23 will be cycling the course. Saturday will be a long 4km swim and Long Run 2-3 hours. Sunday will include riding the course in the reverse direction. More Details coming soon.

Month Financing available to include all camps and program of interest. Contact CoachCal for more information at coachcal@criticalspeed.com