Wisco Squad

WISCO SQUAD

IRONMAN Wisconsin Virtual Training Squad

JANUARY 1 - SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

WHAT: An 8+ month training program and community designed specifically for IRONMAN Wisconsin.

WHO: The Wisco Squad is designed for athletes training for IMWI and looking for a virtual community to connect with throughout the journey.

WHY: We know how hard IRONMAN can be and you shouldn’t have to do it alone! For all the athletes training for an Ironman, we know how hard it is. We are two Madison local, experienced coaches who will provide you the confidence that you need to arrive on race day ready to go!

WISCO SQUAD PROGRAM DETAILS

COMMUNITY

Private Facebook Team Page
Team Kits available
Constant communication with teammates
Winter Zwift group rides

EXPERT COACHING

Weekly focus point video with your coaches (via the Team FB Page)
Team calls with experts (sports nutrition, sports psychology, previous champions, registered dietician)
Spring and Summer course recon camps (additional cost)
Local Madison coach expertise

TRAINING PLAN

Built for IMWI course demands
Progressive swim, bike and run workouts
Weekly strength and mobility workouts
Focused on beginner and intermediate level athletes

STRENGTH, SPEED, SPECIFIC

We work through three phases of training
Geared to make you a stronger, faster and more confident athlete
We offer two training plans for different ability levels and available weekly training hours.

THE WISCO SQUAD COACHES

STEVEN BRANDES

Years coaching: “13”

What I wish I knew then: “The value of progressive overload in training”

Personal favorite workout: “Bike 2x20 minutes @ FTP”

*Level 2 USA Triathlon certified coach

*2022 Ironman age group world champion coach

*Ironman World Championship qualifier

*5x Ironman Wisconsin finisher

CINDI BANNINK

Years coaching: “15”

What I wish I knew then: “The importance of nutrition and electrolytes”

Personal favorite workout: “30/30 second tabata intervals on bike or run”

*Level 2 USA Triathlon certified coach

*2011 USA Triathlon Coach of the Year

*Age group sprint distance world champion

*2x Ironman World Championship finisher (PR 10:13)

REGISTER FOR THE WISCO SQUAD

COST: $350

For 8+ months of coaching, community, education and proper preparation.

Have questions about the Wisco Squad? Email us at: stevenbrandes@gmail.com