Alex Mann
Paul Odlin • May 24, 2021
From Quitter to Winner
The Athletes Goals and Aspirations
When this athlete first approached me he was ready to quit cycling. He was overweight and struggling with the motivation to train
The training plan
- I had several consultations with Alex to establish his objectives, barriers and limitations
- We developed the plan set some goals for the National Club Champs
- A fortnightly plan was organised over a coffee meeting [and via zoom] to gauge the last fortnights training and to set regular goals for the next fortnights training
- Alex was encouraged upon invitation to attend the OCC weekly group rides to work on riding and racing skills in a safe environment
The Result
He now rides with much more confidence without fear of crashing or blowing up. He raced at Leeston a local weekly club race and had the most top ten placings in the Leeston Racing Series, having placed on the podium 3 times, won a race and currently placed 2 out of 250 riders in the series.
He ranked in the top 20 in the Club Nationals, 4th in the Canterbury Champs, top 20 in the CTTA Gebbies hill climb.
Alex has now upgraded to training with a power meter which has started to take his training to another level.
I love the rides we do together, meeting his other clients and getting know them, the fortnightly catch ups are great and so insightful, his sense of humour and his ability to tailor the training to fit into my life
Alex Mann | Canterbury Leeston Cycling Club Member
Other Athletes
Breaking Barriers, Pedalling Dreams
Over a year, Lewis has transformed from a novice to a skilled cyclist in Christchurch, aided by practice and adaptive equipment.
Maree’s goals and aspirations are bigger than celebrating her 50th birthday in style with an ascent of the famous mountain used in the Tour de France - Alpe d’huez.
Darcy is an avid Masters cyclist who wants to not only perform.
Breaking Barriers, Pedalling Dreams
Over a year, Lewis has transformed from a novice to a skilled cyclist in Christchurch, aided by practice and adaptive equipment.
Maree’s goals and aspirations are bigger than celebrating her 50th birthday in style with an ascent of the famous mountain used in the Tour de France - Alpe d’huez.
Darcy is an avid Masters cyclist who wants to not only perform.
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