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I wholeheartedly credit Will Jones and 4D
racing for helping me stamp my ticket to
Kona. I've worked my tail off for 8 years to
try and get to race the big island. Year
after year, I'd come up just short of
achieving my dream. Will had the expertise
to guide me on where I needed to improve to
become faster as an athlete, the patience to
answer my endless questions, and the courage
to get me out of my training comfort zone
that I think we all develop the longer we
are in this sport. What I think makes Will
excel as a coach is his investment into all
of the athletes he coaches. He wants
feedback from training sessions, he is
willing to dissect the data from your last
race to see where he needs to tailor
training for you to improve. You racing well
is a direct reflection of his efforts in
guiding and training you. It's a big
responsibility and he treats it as such. If
you are willing to make the sacrifices to
chase your dreams, Will is an excellent
mentor and guide to show you the way.
John Fell |
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I started working with 4D in 2008 and
have continued to race faster and faster.
The science and the structure of the
workouts keeps me moving up the finishers
list. My 2010 season is off to a great start
with 2 overall wins and course records at
Holy Toledo Triathlon and Heatwave Triathlon
and 13th overall at Ironman Couer D'alene,
I'm looking forward to racing the Ironman
World Championship in Kona later this
season.
Sean Schnur |
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I started with 4th Dimension Fitness after
completing my first half ironman race. I had
followed an online half iron plan and had a
disappointing race. I felt that I had
completed the training per the plan and I
did not have unrealistic goals for the race.
I talked to Will after the race and he gave
me several pointers to try as I moved
forward. Since he was so open when I wasn't
a client, I felt that 4D was worth the
cost/risk being that I had another half iron
race later that year. I started training
with 4D in May and had my second half iron
race in September. I went over 35 minutes
faster on what seemed like less training
than I was putting in before. All my
sessions with 4D were more targeted and had
a purpose. I was not going out and
riding/running at a guessed perceived
effort, it was a tested and exact exertion
level. While I felt like I was training
less, the efforts were easier on my easy
sessions and more intense on my hard
sessions.
I just completed my first race of the
year and am building towards my first
Ironman in June. My race was a short
Duathlon and I went faster than I have ever
done in this race and I am not even training
for short events.
Will is always available to answer my
questions and what I respect the most from
him is that he cares enough about his
clients that if he doesn't know the answer,
he seeks it out from his contacts in the
industry. I have already achieved some goals
I had set and I am looking forward to my
future races because I know that whether I
am successful or not, my preparation will be
solid.
Scott Morgan |
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Last year at this time I was
contemplating giving up on iron distance
racing. After three years of beating my head
against the wall trying to figure out the
right formula for iron distance success, I
was at the end of my rope. IMAZ 2008
was the straw that almost broke the camels
back after a much unexpected horrible day
(13+ hours). I contacted Will at 4th
Dimension Fitness. I must have fired
5,000 questions at Will within the first 5
minutes of the first interview. He
answered all of them and got me set up for
some lactate test. The science behind
the lactate testing coupled with Will's
experience and ability to interpret the
results in the form of methodically placed
workouts, and his ability communicate with
athletes; proved to be my best weapon on
race day - better than any $3,000.00 aero
wheel set or skinsuit. I showed up on
the beaches of Panama City Florida a more
confident, fit; and most importantly, a
fresher and smartly trained triathlete.
The result, 10:36:58 - shattering my
previous PR by 2 hours.
Neil Rome |
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Will and 4th Dimension Fitness brought
much needed structure and guidance to my
training. His mentoring has allowed me to
achieve numerous PRs and a 2nd place age
group finish at the Athens Triathlon in
2009. Utilizing his services has allowed me
to achieve a level of fitness that I never
thought would be possible. Will had me well
prepared, mentally and physically as I
finished my first Ironman in Coeur d'Alene
in 2010. I will continue to work with Will
because I like his goal oriented training
philosophy and style.
Chad Soileau (Team
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After racing Triathlons for 15 years I
hooked up with Will Jones of 4th Dimension
Fitness and after 2 years under his guidance
and set program my times have been the best
I've seen. Will has me on a schedule where
there are no wasted workouts, and with
family and work everything comes together.
He takes the thought process out of the
picture. By race day there are no doubts,
show up and race. Mark
Miller |
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I started working with Will at 4th Dimension
Fitness in July '10 in preparation for my
1st Ironman, IMFL. At that time I was not
running and out of shape as a nagging lower
back problem was limiting my training. Will
took this into consideration and designed a
detailed program that strengthened my core
and allevaited all the back problems I had
the prior year. All the while I watched my
swim, bike and run splits steadily improve.
With Wills program I showed up to the shores
of Panama City a much stronger, fitter,
faster athlete than I was just 4 months
prior. I was feeling rested and confident in
my ability to not only finish and Ironman
but finish in a solid time. I was more than
pleased with my performance at IMFL so I
continued to work with Will. To this date I
have set PR's in every distance I have raced
using a 4D program. Weather it be a sprint,
olympic and half Ironman I continue to
improve and I see my power #'s on the bike
go through the roof. Today I feel
unstoppable and I am going to crush dreams
at IMAZ. If you are signed up, watch out or
I will hurt your feelings!!!!
Sean McArdle |
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 With the help of 4D Fitness, I went from a overweight college student to Ironman Finisher in three years. Will's understanding of the importance of hard work AND recovery is a huge reason for my quick progression. Any coach can write workouts, but Will carefully considers many variables to ensure that every workout has a purpose. His use of lactate threshold testing is the cornerstone of his training philosophy, and he uses this knowledge to craft a training program full of quality workouts
Sam LeBlanc - aka HoodRat |
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After staring to work with Will in 2010 I’ve improved drastically not only in Triathlon, but also in my individual high school athletics. Will was able to work with me to optimize my training while balancing high school swimming and cross-country. The improvements I’ve made while working with Will have led to several personal bests in my high school athletics and also several triathlon wins along with a top ten finish at the Avia Austin Triathlon and a great race at Junior Nationals in 2011. The testing and individual attention I’ve received while working with Will along with the personalized workouts tailored to my individual needs have led to great performances across the board and I look forward to big things in the future.
Brian Primeaux |
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I initially contacted 4th Dimension Fitness to
design a training program to prepare me for
my first 70.3 in New Orleans in 2011. Within
6 months of working with Will Jones, I saw
significantly faster times by taking 24
minutes off my sprint triathlon, setting 2
half marathon PRs, and running my marathon
PR in hilly San Francisco. I know these
achievements would not have been possible
without Will. Thanks to his knowledge,
well-structured workouts, support and
motivation, I've entered and completed each
race feeling well prepared and confident.
I've been very fortunate to train under
Will. He has been an invaluable resource to
me and with his guidance, has given me the
ability to exceed my personal and fitness
goals. I've been thrilled with my
performance since working with 4th Dimension
Fitness and look forward to my continued
improvement in speed and strength!
Kelly Poche |
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I started working with 4D in July of this year
after completing my first 70.3 race in New
Orleans. I thought I was well trained for
the race but it was evident during the race
that I may have put a lot of time into
training but it was not focused in the right
areas. I struggled during the run portion of
the race and knew I was not adequately
prepared. I knew if I wanted to improve in triathlon,
I needed guidance from someone who could
organize a focused training schedule and
customize it to my busy schedule. Will
tailored a training program which helped me
to improve my 70.3 time by 25 minutes at my
following race at Austin 70.3. I felt
unbelievably fresh off the bike and had a
great race.
Overall, I feel like I'm in
the best shape of my life and look forward
to racing in 2011. I would highly
recommend 4D to anyone who is interested in
making improvements in their triathlon
results or need help in achieving their
fitness goals.
Thanks Will!
John Theriot |
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I signed up for a half Ironman with the simple
goal of finishing without hurting myself or
neglecting my family in the process. I'd
raced a handful of sprint triathlons, but
had no clue as to how to prepare for a
bigger race. Searching for information on
the internet left me feeling overwhelmed and
confused. I needed help developing a plan.
I chose 4D because of Will's use of
scientific principles and research in his
approach to coaching. My training zones were
developed with great accuracy and each
workout had a specific purpose. I began to
see immediate improvements in my
performance. After only six weeks , I shaved
over six minutes off my Half Marathon PR.
Within four months, I confidently took on my
first 70.3, finishing 30 minutes below my
goal time. Will has helped me to exceed each
of the goals I set for this season and is
now helping me set even bigger goals for
next year.
Faster race times are not the only
significant outcomes I have experienced with
Will. His use of periodization keeps my mind
and body from getting burned out. I have
remained injury free; a true testament to
his ability to balance training intensity
with recovery. Most importantly, I've been
able to keep family my first priority. Will
provided me with an efficient and focused,
yet flexible, training plan that allowed me
to respond to the demands of work and home.
He has taken the guess work out of training,
giving me more time and energy for the ones
waiting for me at the finish line.
Ann Sagrera |
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Time is a valuable commodity. As a
husband, a father of four of children, and a
partner in a major law firm; I need to make
my training time count. Will designed a
flexible program around my schedule that
helped me meet my fitness goals. In one year
on Will's plan, I was able to shave 38
minutes on my 70.3 time. If you are
interested in the sport of Triathlon or
simply want to get in better shape to enjoy
life to the fullest, I encourage you to
contact 4th Dimension Fitness. It will be
one of the best decisions you ever make for
yourself!
Burton Leblanc |
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Thanks to Will Jones and 4th Dimension
Fitness I had my best year of racing, with a
PR at the New Orleans 70.3 and a strong
finish in my 1st Ironman in Coeur d' Alene,
Idaho. Will lays out a great plan and gives
you all the tools you need to be successful,
thanks for all the guidance and support!
Eric Bernard |
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After qualifying to go to the 2010 ITU
Age Group World Championship Olympic
Triathlon in Budapest, Hungary; I selected
4D Fitness to help me train. Although I have
been racing triathlons over 25 years, I
wanted to optimize my training program to
prepare. Strategic workouts based on my
fitness testing, scheduled with my busy life
and goals in mind, resulted in a performance
better than even I imagined. I smashed my
Personal Best by over 15 minutes!
Nancy Kuhlmeier |
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4th Dimension Fitness's Services and Will's
experience guided me to more efficient and
effective training.
The results have been fantastic and with
Will's guidance I look forward to an even
better year in 2011.
Susan Hunter |
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4th Dimension put together a
comprehensive training program that allowed
me to fully recover from knee surgery and
race the Big Sur Marathon. 4D did a great
job helping me reach my goal and keeping me
on track throughout the recovery process, I
am stronger and healthier than ever.
Richard Robichaux M.D. |
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Will Jones and 4th Dimension Fitness
trained me to go above and beyond my
expectations with my first Ironman finish at
Ironman Coeur d'Alene. I had a
great race and will continue to use the
services of 4th Dimension Fitness in the
future.
Bryan Pape |
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I was a
bit skeptical at first, but Will showed me
the first hand benefits of utilizing lactate
testing. He developed a customized plan
using lactate testing for the run and bike
and I found this to be very useful in taking
the guess work out of what training zones to
be in for each workout. So, if you are
looking for a coach to customize a training
plan using the most up to date training
philosophies, Will Jones is the coach for
you. I found Will to be very easy to work
with and easy to get in touch with and ask
questions.
Charles Jantzi (6 time Ironman) |
