Episode 0: Intro to Basecamp

BASECAMP EPISODE 0: INTRO TO THE PROGRAM

GETTING STARTED

WHO AM I?

Steve Sisson

• 45 years of running experence
• 25 years of coaching experience
• Beginners to Olympians, coached at UT for 6 years, coached a professional team for 10 years. 

WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS?

I highly encourage you to spend some time getting to the bottom of why you want to do this program. Stop this recording & come up with at least 3 reasons for why you want to do this Basecamp. If you do not have a good reason, a compelling reason for starting this, it is significantly less likely that you will complete it. I know that most of you will just bypass this part of the program, I get it, I really do. It seems silly at this juncture. You’ve signed up. You are listening to this episode: of course you are committed. But WHY are you committed. Taking a few minutes to write down why you want to start on this road will change the entire process for you. 

WHY AM I DOING THIS? 

Two reasons really. One is selfish the other is altruistic. Like much in life. 

I am being selfish because I want to coach you in one of my paid programs. If I do a good job & you like the format of this program, you might consider joining Telos. Of course there is no expectation of that or any hardsell. I just know there is a barrier to entry for my programs due to their unconventional delivery & my reputation for being a more “advanced” coach. So, here is a way to help folks give my program a test run & see if they like it. Also, I have folks who want to join my Telos groups but they are not ready for the volume or the commitment. This Basecamp is a way in.  If you can do this program, you can absolutely handle my other programs. & if you want to join some other more focused, goal oriented progra, please do. I just want more people moving the needle on bettering themselves through running. 

& this leads to my giveaway: I believe that if you are pushing to better yourself, you are bettering our world. You are raising human consciousness. Running is a path with heart & those who learn to suffer, learn to transcend their own small place in the world. This process will show our deeper connection & connectedness with the earth, with those who are not in our tribes & with the entire cosmos. We will have a better understanding of ourselves & all those around us.

 I want to get the whole entire world moving through space. I believe running is our birthright. 

WHAT TO EXPECT

• A balanced, effective program designed to get you fit enough to train.
• A 12 week Build To program that gradually increases mileage to the mileage sweet spot you want to hit. 
• A 6 week Base Build program that can be repeated as desired. 
• A thorough description of the weekly training sessions, their purpose & desired effect & what to expect out on the road as you implement the session.
• A grounding in the core fundamentals of running. Each week I take a few minutes to go into a core Fundamental to help you gain the long term grounding in the sport that will allow you to go into any other program. These Fundamentals are core concepts that can be game changers for your running. 
• I am adding a private Facebook group to this program. My other program has a very vibrant community sharing their experiences of training & workouts, as well as their overall running journey. I have no idea if this group will have a similar experience. It will depend on you. I will moderate the group with 2 or 3 experienced athletes of mine to help answer questions & to seed interesting topics that might be beneficial to your training experience. Please be respectful & understanding.

WHAT NOT TO EXPECT

• A personalized, individual program designed just for you. No handholding. This is a free program that is focused on helping you become the best runner you can be, don’t ask it to be what it cannot & will not be. 
• Analysis of your training results. I will be moderating the FB page to see how you are doing & to provide insights & answer questions. But I won’t be checking anyone’s Strava. I coach a program where I do work with both groups & individuals & if that is what you are looking for, reach out to me.
• To get immediate personal records or instantaneous results. Getting stronger as a runner is a long road. 

PROGRAM SET UP

• Intro email with details on logging in, what you’ll find on the Basecamp Private page, etc. 
• All program info is provided through a weekly podcast & a corresponding worksheet accessed through the private page. 
  • Podcast
  • Worksheet
• Macrocycles
  • Setups: Use this sheet to help you plan your week & the days you do the training sessions. 
  • 30-40 miles per week
  • 40-50 miles per week
  • 50-60 miles per week
  • Scratch: A basic beginner program for those not yet at 20 miles per week. 
• Frequently Asked Questions: An ongoing resource for questions that are fundamental & need answering. I’ll update the FAQ with questions from the Facebook group.