Welcome

If you are reading this, you very well might be an endurance athlete. Possibly, you desire to work hard and reach the next level of performance. We are here to get you there. Scroll down to learn who we are and how we can help you maximize your performance.

Meet Our Team

Founder of The Pack, Robbie Deckard has been committed to endurance performance for over a decade. A professional triathlete himself, he has explored nearly every aspect of high performance. Through the valuable lessons he has learned from those before him as well as through his own trials, he has come to form his own coaching philosophy.

Amy Cymerman has been steeped in the world of endurance sports from childhood. Beginning as a swimmer and Nordic skier, Amy has always been immersed in sport. Graduating college as the NCAA DII 10,000m and 5,000 National Champion, she yearned for a fresh challenge. Now, in her 5th year as a professional triathlete, she has accumulated a vast knowledge of endurance performance spanning multiple disciplines from water and snow to mondo and road.

Our Philosophy

Over the years, we have noticed a divide in the coaching world. We have witnessed many coaches with tremendous "soft" skills lead their athletes to success. Likewise, we have seen the triumph of coaches who rely heavily on "the numbers." Then, there are those who have not succeeded, even though it seemed like everything should have lined up.

Why did these coaches/athletes not make it? And why did some others have great success?

The search for this answer has created what we now call our "philosophy." We have dug deep into exercise physiology to firmly grasp the underpinnings of human performance. With this knowledge, we can put a "why" to the "what." Further, having accumulated over two decades of being athletes ourselves, we fully understand the importance of the coach-athlete relationship. Without it, full trust can not be developed.

It is the combination of these two critical components that we believe to be the key to athletic success. This crossroads is the cornerstone of our philosophy.

Our Services

Triathlon
Coaching

daily training plan uploaded to Training Peaks
unlimited communication via text
3x INSCYD bike testing per year
professional guidance on all things affecting performance (aerodynamics, nutrition, recovery aids, altitude training etc)
$330/month

Single Sport
Coaching

daily training plan uploaded to Training Peaks
unlimited communication via text
3x INSCYD bike/run testing per year (or applicable physiological testing for your sport)
professional guidance on all things affecting performance (aerodynamics, nutrition, recovery aids, altitude training etc)
$280/month

Metabolic Testing
&
Analysis

1x INSCYD Metabolic Test (cycling or running) to establish metabolic profile and appropriate training zones
Thorough test analysis and training recommendations based off test results (email or phone)
$180

Metabolic Testing

The INSCYD metabolic testing protocol allows you to gain detailed insight into your metabolism - in the end, giving you the power to tailor each second of your training to your own physiology. Along with a detailed analysis from one of our coaches, here are some of the most important metrics you will receive with your INSCYD test.

VO2 max & VLa max

Knowing your VO2max gives important insight into the strength of your aerobic system as well as how much training you should do to maximize adaptations. With specific training, you can increase your VO2max.

The VLa max (maximal rate of lactate production) is considered by many to be the most important metric to know when it comes to prescribing training. Knowing your VLa max allows you to take the right steps at the right time to best prepare yourself for your particular race distance.

Carbohydrate & Fat

combustion rates

When exercising, you "burn" different chemical substrates to make physical power. The primary goal of training is to train your body to release the maximum amount of energy possible over the race duration. Knowing how much of each substrate you are breaking down across all intensities allows you to more precisely target the right energy system during training. Knowing your carb and fat combustion rates also gives you valuable information when it comes to pacing during a competition.

Training Zones

We all only have so much time to spend training. Some of us have 8 hours per week while others have 35 hours. No matter how much time you have to train, it's critical to maximize that time by training at the correct intensity. Using the details of your metabolic profile, the INSCYD software provides you with detailed training zones, allowing you to make the most of your valuable training time.

Get in Touch

Email: rdeckard14@gmail.com

Instagram: @thepack_endurance