BIRDS OF A FEATHER…

My goal when I created the AP Racing team was to provide unparalleled access and benefits to athletes who want to learn and improve. The AP Racing ‘Crew’ is the next iteration of this journey.

This select group of athletes will have the opportunity to train with my staff and me on a regular basis, and work with the other Crew members to constantly push each other’s potential. Because of that, we are looking for ATHLETES WITH SIMILAR ABILITY LEVELS, SIMILAR RACE SCHEDULES, and SIMILAR GOALS.

Our AP Racing Team provides unparalleled access, coaching and support for all racers, and is a great fit for 99% of folks out there. This group is about getting to that last set of folks that need something just a little different and that can also help me with my training/racing goals.

The AP Racing Team already has some of the absolute best sponsor discounts/support in the sport. The ‘Crew’ takes this a step further. These athletes will get support from my sponsors in terms of free product, insider access, and discounts that are typically reserved for pro athletes. While it won’t be required for you to use all of our sponsor gear, it is highly recommended because of the great support you will receive. The one requirement is that you race/train in AP Racing gear.

Another sweet perk- We will have 2-3 Crew team training camps, plus access to the AP Racing Camps in Chula Vista and Colorado Springs.

What we are looking for- More than just being great athletes, we are looking for great people. My inner circle is really small and we are going to be letting this group of athletes all the way in- so you better be ready and you better not be a bad person. Attitude and effort matters most to me and it is what we look for in each of you. In addition, we are looking for our Crew team athletes to mentor our other team members on our social channels, at events, and at our team camps. Beyond that, race strong, have integrity, and be a great ambassador for the sport and our team.

THE SKINNY ON THE TEAM

• About the Team

  • Our goals are simple-

    • We want each of you to get better and we think getting with a small group of other highly motivated folks can help this. The goal is to create a training group that can feed off each other and come together a few times a year to really accelerate their training(tbd based on schedules and not mandatory)

    • We want to create a mentorship program and additional resources/contact points for our AP Racing Team and team members. We are one big family and we want to help everyone as much as possible. This crew is going to be at the forefront of a lot of those efforts.

  • This team was new for 2019, 2020 was just ‘weird’, and we are looking to expand for 2021 but our most important metric for success is engagement. WE ARE NOT LIKE THESE OTHER GIANT TEAMS that are all about #’s, we are about creating a real team environment and getting our athletes to help each other improve.

  • This will be a small group of folks who we hope can motivate each other, train together, and be great ambassadors for our sport/team

• What you get:

  • You will have the opportunity to train with Andy/Daniel on a regular basis(pending your availability) as we will have scheduled ‘Crew’ team training camps throughout the year. You will also have the opportunity to attend all AP Racing Team functions, camps, etc(we will be subsidizing most of the costs for these). We only ask that you help us out with mentorship and support while there.

  • Sponsors: Our sponsors are stepping up big for this. They are going to be helping us out to support you guys with free gear, big discounts, etc. While we won’t require you to use their stuff (if you have to purchase), we highly recommend it. Further, we do require you race/train in our apparel(we are going to give you a bunch.)

• What we need from you:

  • Race in AP Racing Gear

  • Be active on our team forum and provide insights, mentorship, etc

  • Tell everyone how awesome we are and why they should join AP Racing

  • Attend one of our training camps/crew camps/etc.

  • Make AP Racing your official club in your IRONMAN profile.

• A Few Questions Answered:

  • Do I have to be coached by you: Absolutely not, but we are the best coaches around so it might be a good idea :)

  • Do I have to use all of your sponsors gear: You have to wear our race gear but we do not require you to use all of our sponsor gear. With that, we highly recommend it given how good the discounts will be and/or if it is amazing free product. I fully believe in all of my partners and would hope that you have the same confidence. You do have to wear our race gear.

  • What if I have to work and can’t attend these events: We understand, everyone has to work. With that, some of the benefits of being on the team are only available if you attend camps.

• When are ‘The Crew’ Camps and how do they work?

  • Squad camps are training camps setup just for ‘crew athletes’. We try to plan these around races or events so we can support our larger team while getting the crew together for dedicated training. We don’t typically have SAG support or other amenities like our other camps, but we train how Andy and Daniel would train, and optimize the training for whoever attends.