Are you afraid of a little road work?
We certainly aren't at Enhance Sports!
Looking for a cycling, running or multi-sport coach? Need advice on what bike best suits your cycling style?
Looking for advice on how to get ready for race day?
At Enhance Sports we have an undying passion for competition (some might even call it an obsession)
and realize that in order to achieve that fine balance between work, family, and athletics,
training must become part of one's everyday lifestyle!
Let us help you achieve your goals!
NEW READ:
With Much Regret, Another Season Draws to a Close
If you are anything like me, the arrival of fall elicits
mixed emotions. Sure, the turning of the leaves signals the
much-anticipated start of the football season and the approach of
another World Series, it also means the days are rapidly growing shorter
and the morning air has that edge that can only mean winter is knocking
on the door. While the month of October has many fine selling points,
unless you are doing a fall marathon (God bless your souls!), late
October means that yet another racing season is drawing to a conclusion
and the reflection period can officially begin.
Regardless how you’re racing season ended up (good, bad,
or just plain ugly), one thing everyone needs come November/December is
good old fashion rest. Inside Triathlon magazine recently did an
interview with multi-sport legend Ken Glah (who has successfully
completed over 21 Hawaii ironman races). In the interview, Ken outlined
his five steps to racing longevity and while we all may not have racing
resumes quite as impressive as Ken Glah, that does not mean we can’t
benefit from his years of wisdom (so I thought there were worth
repeating here)...
Read the rest of the article on the Rockstar Games / Signature Cycles Training Blog:
http://teamrockstarnews.signaturecycles.com/
Articles by myself as seen in...
Mikael has had articles appear in Triathlete, Outside, Bicycling, NY Runner, Metro Sports, Liberty Sports, NY Times, as well as making appearances on the radio on NPR and Martha Stewart's LIVING TODAY in Sirius, and even a COVER PHOTO for OUTSIDE magazine (from wall street to triathlon coach story!)
New York Runner magazine
From Runner to Multi-sport Athlete
by Mikael Hanson, summer 2009
"Drop minutes, not seconds - 4 essential elements for a running training program"
May 17, 2008 by Mikael Hanson
"Developing Proper Run Mechanics"
May 17, 2008 by Mikael Hanson
WHAT'S NEW FOR 2011
- PERFORMANCE CENTER at Chelsea Piers is OPEN for business!
The Sports Center is also pleased to introduce the opening of The Performance Center,
a state-of-the-art training space designed for competitive athletes,
including cyclists, runners and triathletes. Athletes can secure a
competitive advantage by gaining insight into and fine-tuning their
training and race strategies. The Performance Center offers unparalleled services and coaching to
athletes in the New York Metro area. Use the left hand navigation bar to
learn more about all of our programs and services. Sports Training
programs are open to both members and non-members. Outside team rentals
are also available.
For all inquiries, please call 212.336.6386 or email sportscenter@chelseapiers.com.
http://www.chelseapiers.com/sc/sports-training/index.cfm
Starting in the Fall of 2011, I will be taking on the role as head cycling coach for the NYU Cycling Team!
For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to work with cyclist at the collegiate level, and thanks in part to my MBA from NYU, I will be doing just that!
I was very fortunate to have several great coaches while growing up in Wisconsin, and can not wait to be able to help those new to the sport!
Who knows - maybe there is a future Lance Armstrong hiding in the student body at NYU!
- I will be joining forces with Brooke Marrone this summer for her very popular Central Park Workouts.
Each workout takes place near Tavern on the Green and combines both PILATES and RUNNING (yes, I handle the running part!)
Classes run Tuesday nights from 7-8pm - sign up or find out more at: www.brookemarronefitness.com
- More half say triathlon clinics in March at Chelsea Piers -
Sat/Sun March 19 and 20, Sat and Sun Mar 26 and 27th! Each clinic is about 4hrs long and covers work in the pool, spin room, track, and transition! For more info or to sign up go to: http://www.chelseapiers.com/sc/triathlon.htm
- The March/April issue of INSIDE TRIATHLON has a large photo spread and story on one of the most successful triathlon teams in the nation - FULL THROTTLE ENDURANCE!!! On the newsstands now!
- Congrats to Stacy C once again (this is getting to be a habit!), as she was named Master's Female Duathlete of the Year by USAT!
Look for me on Sat 4/23rd at the First Annual NYC Running show presented by Jack Rabbit Sports.
Expo will be held at the Metropolitan Pavilion located at 125 West 18th street.
- I will be speaking at 11am on the 23rd and covering tips for doing your first triathlon!
WHAT'S NEW.... 2010
Congrats to all of my USAT All Americans! Stacy C rocked the rankings again, and after many years of trying, I finally nabbed an
ALL AMERICAN ranking in Duathlon with my highest ranking score ever (over 97 on the year!) and ended the year 12th in my age group!
Congrats to STACY CREAMER who took the Bronze medal at the 2010 Duathlon World Championships in the 50-54yr age group!
ENHANCE SPORTS is offering special pricing on bike fits and performance testing to JackRabbit Sports customers in NYC! Whether you are looking to fine tune your fit ahead of the season or want to find out your training zones on the bike or running, we can help - and if you are a JackRabbit customer, you will get a discount (same discounted price as our Enhance Sports coached athletes - see Coaching page for more details!)
- Brian Duffy signs on with Elite Bicycles for the 2010-11 triathlon seasons.
Look for Brian to be tearing it up on his new Elite this season!
- Congrats to both Stacy Creamer and Brian Duffy for their recognition by USAT for their outstanding 2009 racing seasons!
Stacy was the runner up for FEMALE MASTERS DUATHLETE OF THE YEAR and Brian was runner up for MALE TRIATHLETE OF THE YEAR!
2009
- Congrats to Enhance athletes Kelsey Markham and Stacy Creamer for thier outstanding performances
at the 2009 Duathlon National Championships - both earned spots on TEAM USA for Worlds!
(...as did Enhance Sports' front man Mikael Hanson!!) - Congrats to Stacy Creamer - winner of the Mother's Day Prospect Park Duathlon and even better,
a BRONZE medal podium spot at Duathlon Worlds Championships!
- 9-time Masters National Champion - Ann Marie Miller joins ENHANCE SPORTS as a cycling coach!
- Congrats to NYFD member Matt Long for his IronMan Lake Placid finish!
Not familiar with Matt's story?
Check it out here:
(http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-243-297--13053-0,00.html)
Congrats to Brian Duffy who went 6 for 7 so far in 2009 with wins at the Philly Olympic Triathlon, then defending his title at the Avalon Man sprint triathlon, then besting an outstanding Elite field to win the NYC triathlon, then winning the Nations Triathlon in DC in convincing manner, then winning the Best Of US race in California (and lower his Olympic distance PR for the 3rd time this season!) - then wining the season ending Dallas Cup Open in horrid conditions! (see photo on right).
DUFFY IS ONCE AGAIN IS THE ENHANCE SPORTS
ATHLETE OF THE YEAR!
(and if we can help it the USAT triathlete of the year!)
In Loving Memory of Christian Padova HansonNovember 13, 2006
When God calls little children to dwell with Him above.
We mortals sometime question the wisdom of His love.
For no heartache compares with the death of one small child.
Perhaps God tires of calling the aged to His fold,
So He picks a rosebud before it can grow old.
God knows how much we need them, and so He takes
but few, to make the land of Heaven more beautiful to view.
Believing this is difficult still somehow we must try.
The saddest word mankind knows will always be "Goodbye."
So when a little child departs, we who are left behind
Must realize God loves children.
Angels are hard to find.