Gurney's Coast to Coast Accelerator Program
Covid Cocked-up your Coast to Coast Campaign?
There are only 14 weeks to go before race day! Covid restrictions have no doubt put a stick in your spokes with training and preparation, causing athletes to worry that they're behind in their training, and their confidence is now dropping.
Don't worry, Gurney's got you with a new accelerator program!
Gurney is stepping up to help you to (phew!)
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Re-calibrate to get maximum results for your limited training time
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Prioritise the critical high-quality training, and cut out the less important aspects
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Get clarity on your goals and develop a calm, clear and calculated strategy
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Access your maximum motivation
35 yrs of Coast to Coast has taught this wise old dog a few tricks in solving set-backs, interruptions and injuries. If Gurney can consistently win 9 times despite the curve-balls, he can help you achieve your goals too.
Bronze
$570pp
Limited to 20 People
Zoom Wednesdays
8 - 9:30pm
Nov 24 - Dec 29th
6 x zoom conferences on key scheduled topics, Q&A.
One on one Skype or Zoom
45 minutes per person.
Silver
$1970pp
4 to 10 People
per weekend session
Zoom Wednesdays
8 - 9:30pm
Nov 24 - Dec 29th
One Training Camp
Queenstown 19-21 Nov
Auckland 10-12 Dec
Arthurs Pass 7-9 Jan
6 x zoom conferences on key scheduled topics, Q&A.
One on one Skype or Zoom
45 minutes per person.
Camp covers practical skills & technique day time with theory evening discussion + Q&A
"Hi Steve, I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciated you running the training session in Hamilton last month. It was extremely worthwhile and enjoyable, increased my knowledge for the Coast to Coast, helped cement my motivation, and I have since adapted my training after learning your techniques and methods.
Looking forward to doing the CtC!"
Gold
$9700pp
Limited to 4 People
plus travel, accom, meals
Zoom Wednesdays
8 - 9:30pm
Nov 24 - Dec 29th
One Training Camp
Queenstown 19-21 Nov
Auckland 10-12 Dec
Arthurs Pass 7-9 Jan
6 x zoom conferences on key scheduled topics, Q&A.
One on one Skype or Zoom
45 minutes per person.
Camp covers practical skills & technique day time with theory evening discussion + Q&A
Personalised, bespoke, 1:1 coaching
4x half day 1:1 sessions
Support crew planning
Weekly email and
phone consultations
Tier 1: Free Coast to Coast Accelerator Webinar with Steve Gurney
50 mins: November 17th (Free)
Steve will be giving his juiciest bits of advice in a quick webinar to give you:
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Key course knowledge. Are there really shortcuts?
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How to save time with a transition plan
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Mindset and motivation tips
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Principles of Training
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Skills to focus on
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Discipline breakout tips
Tier 2: Bronze
$570pp Weekly Group Zoom + One 1:1 Chat
8 - 9pm Nov 24 - Dec 29th
For those who could benefit from more in-depth application of training advice to their own situation.
You get:
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6 x 90 Min Zoom group calls with Steve (See Syllabus)
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Each training area/topic is unpacked
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15-minute Q & A session at each call
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1 x 45 minute one on one phone where Steve will help you apply his advice to your situation
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Limited to 20 people
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$570.00 pp
Tier 3: Silver
$1970pp Weekly Group Zoom + One 1:1 Chat
+ Training Camp
For those who want to want to get access to Steve’s advice in a real world hands on setting.
Includes Bronze plus:
Choose from 1 of the 3 training camps below
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At each camp Steve will lead day-time practical training sessions in specific skills and techniques, video technique analysis where needed, transitions etc. Evenings will be dedicated to theory and discussion on your questions.
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Steve’s C2C Camp weekends:
Nov 19/21 Queenstown
Dec 10/12 Auckland (Covid allowing)
Jan 7/9 Arthurs Pass -
From 7pm on Friday to 4pm on Sunday evening
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Limited to 10 people, minimum 4.
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$1970.00 / plus expenses such as travel, accommodation, meals.
Tier 4: Gold
$9700 All of the above plus Personalised Training
For those wanting to lift the lid and find their ultimate potential.
Includes Bronze and Silver inclusions plus:
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Personalized training plan
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4 x half day personalised one on one coaching sessions on the key disciplines
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Steve talks with your support crew to craft their plan
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1 x phone call per week until March 2022
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Access to Steve by email and phone
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Limited to 4 people.
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$9700.00
Zoom Wednesdays Syllabus
1. Training schedules and specific skills November 24: 8pm to 9:30pm
You’ll learn the principles of training, and how to write your training schedule to mesh perfectly with your other life commitments.
Gurney will share innovative ideas and strategies for your schedule to stay sane, to avoid staleness and over-training, and to stay together with your partner.
We’ll have a detailed discussion on skills needed and how to incorporate these into your schedule….To do well or simply complete the Coast to Coast, you need to master a specific set of skills not just because of the mountain run and the white water, but these skills also relate to safety because you’ll be isolated in the wilderness.
Perhaps most critically, being skilled vastly increases your confidence and your ability to put your energy into forward speed instead of just “surviving”. You’ll avoid capsizes, injuries and cramps.
2. Mental is everything December 1: 8pm to 9:30pm
Motivation and mental attitude have a massive influence on your results, your ability to stay healthy and un-injured, and of course how much fun/satisfaction you find.
We will do a deep dive into how and why your life will be better for having achieved your Coast to Coast goal.
You’ll learn some NLP techniques for motivation in the lead up and during the race, and for calming your nerves.
3. Making a plan December 8: 8pm to 9:30pm
This is the Masterclass for your Coast to Coast planning. And Gurney is the master of detail.
Prior Planning Prevents Problems and Piss-Poor Performance.
Replace nervousness with confidence by planning.
It’s critical path analysis. Logistics.
What specifically do you need to order and organise? And when? So it will be ready, rehearsed and reliable for race day. E.g. accommodation, support crew, bike service, new shoes, sponsor tee shirts, testing race food etc etc.
4. Nutrition. Biking. December 15: 8pm to 9:30pm
What should you eat for training? How often?
How to eat for fast and efficient recovery
What and when to eat for race day?
Is “Carbo loading” worthwhile?
How to stay hydrated. When to drink and how much? Innovative ways to make drinking enough easier.
Biking.
Bunch riding in the Coast to Coast.
Best bang for your bike buck.
How much do the wheels and tyres matter?
Does weight matter?
Simple tips to make your existing bike faster.
What sort of training should you do?
5. Kayak and mountain run December 22: 8pm to 9:30pm
What kayak should you choose and why. Stability vs speed etc.
Customising your kayak to suit YOU, so those long race hours in your boat are actually fun.
How to avoid numb bum, pins and needles, dead leg.
Drink systems, food systems, pumps, foot rests, seats.
Making your kayak as fast as it can be.
Rudder and rail steering
Reading rapids
Technique
Where to train
Mountain run
How to simulate rock running in your neighbourhood. (Balance skills, proprioception, foot-eye coordination, short term spatial memory etc)
shoe choice
drinking the river
6. Race day plan December 29 8pm to 9:30 pm
Gurney will help you devise your most efficient race strategy for your strengths and weaknesses.
Where to put the effort in, and where to save your energy.
We’ll discuss how to make sure you easily beat all the cut-offs.
How fast, (or slow) to run that first 2.2 km run
Jackets, hats, arm warmers, and what sort of socks?
Transitions
We’ll discuss the many options for shoes. Does it save transition time by biking in running shoes? What shoes should you run the gravel road at Mt White between bike and kayak? Etc.
Sit down or not to sit down?
How to make a smooth and lightning fast transition to gain placings.
Support crew
How to choose, manage and empower your support crew?
CONTACT
Brainstorm Ideas
Are you working on a documentary, have an upcoming grand adventure, organising a TV show, planning an event or anything else that could use some Gurney input?
Give me a call, or send me an email and we can talk through your ideas and work towards making your dream a reality.