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For any of you out there that have been wondering how people can actually successfully train for an Ironman or ultra distance endurance event in less than 12 hours per week here’s the interview that you’ve been waiting for! Max Wunderle is a CrossFit Endurance Head Coach and Ironman training guru! Here are Max’s credentials:
* 3-time USA Triathlon All-America selection (2006, 2007, 2008)
* 3-Time Ironman finisher
* 49th place at the Ford Ironman World Championship in Kona, HI 35-39 AG (2007)
* 2nd place finish at Ford Ironman Coeur d’Alene 35-39 AG (2008)
* 4th place finish at Ford Ironman Lake Placid 35-39 AG (2007)
* Ended 2008 as #2 nationally ranked Ironman distance male in the 35-39 age group
* Certified CrossFit Level I Certfication
* CrossFit Endurance Head Coach
Max was kind enough to spend 45 minutes on the phone with me so that we can all be blessed with his wisdom. Here’s the audio interview with CrossFit Endurance Head Coach and Ironman Max Wunderle!
If you’re interesting in training with Max Wunderle go to his site www.GoTriMax.com or email him at Info@GoTriMax.com
References
Lydiard A, Running to the Top, Meyers and Meyers Sport, 1995, pgs. 41, 78, & 105
• Maffetone P, Training for Endurance; Guide for Triathletes, Runners, & Cyclists David Barmore Productions, 1996, pg 78
• Burgomaster K, Hughes S, Heigenhauser G, Bradwell S, Gibala M. Six Sessions of sprint interval training increases muscle oxidative potential and cycle endurance capacity in humans J Appl Physiol 98: 1985-1990, 2005
• Coyle, E. Very intense exercise-training is extremely potent and time efficient: a reminder J Appl Physiol 98: 1983-1984, 2005
• Runners Train Less and Be Faster: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091111122026.htm
• Blogs of People Using CF/CFE for Half and Full Ironmans http://www.crossfitendurance.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=577
If there are any other fitness pros that you’d like to have me interview let me know and I’ll do my best to get them on the hot seat! 🙂
