I started cycling around 1982. I was 19 and had been a decent long distance runner in high school. I went on to racing in USCF events locally and in Upper Illinois. I really did not have the money or transportation at that time so I left that dream to the wayside.  

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What followed was sad yet eventually led to a happy ending. I became a full fledged functioning alcoholic mostly on for 20 years. During that time I raced Motocross, sat on barstools and was a general POS. A reckoning came in June of 2008. I was arrested for my 3rd actually 4th OWI. Laying on that cold jail floor I came to the conclusion in my 40's that booze was tearing down everything. I bought in and have been sober since. 

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In the following Spring I was watching a episode on some show on  the old OLN Network. It was a story about George Hincappi. 24 Hours later I ordered a Bianchi. 

I eventually began training and racing for teams such as Trocadaro and Velocause out of Milwaukee. 

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I immediately glammed on to the technology. Troc was sponsored by Saris who sold Powertap. I was using their PT system and kind of understanding what I was doing. Then with Training Peaks added I began to understand. Except the part of Blatant Over Training or Non Functional Over Reaching as we technically call it. 

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Fast Forward to age 53 I was able to build my ftp to a very respectable number for a former 2 pack a day smoker.I was able to accomplish a goal I had in my late teens of obtaining a state podium and medal for Cyclocross. But what gets me fired up is training. I frick'n love training. As I write this, I am currently starting to train with a Glucose Monitor to understand really how to dial in my fitness with off the bike. 

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I started coaching in 2015. Z28 Performance Coaching. I had the awesome opportunity coaching in South Eastern Wisconsin. Many friends from the area and also some from Motocross and was great way to learn. I applied the basics of Power based training along with strong Recovery along with Nutrition and had 100% Client and Personal Results. I moved from Metro Milwaukee to where I now live in Fletcher, Western North Carolina.  I joined Peaks Coaching Group a little over 2 years ago and I am Certified in Power Training from Hunter Allen . I also am proud to have been personally tutored in what really matters and when to prescribe it by Hunter himself. That is the key. There is a lot more going on other than training , the correct mix is the key to Consistency. After Consistency comes Discipline. That's where the Gold is. 

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If you wish a program that is Power Based I Can Change Your Life IN 6 Weeks. I encompass also Core Work that can be done at home, Guaranteed 10-15 Watts. I also have Gym Workouts perfect for places like Planet Fitness for 1 Hour a Day, 2 Days a week. You will lose weight. Gain Power for Cycling goals Let's Do It. Quit Getting Dropped. 

 

If you race Crit, Road, Endurance, Cyclocross, MTB and Gravel. I Guarantee if we decide to work together agree on a plan you will notice results in 4 weeks.  

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Please Contact me for a Phone, Text, or Live Meeting. I will tell you what we can do. Barry P. Zellmer 11/24

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