Train with Wil Fleming & Mary Theisen Lappen – November 8–9 in Bloomington, IN

Two days. Three world-class training sessions. Expert lectures. Real biomechanics feedback.

On November 8–9, join Olympic coach Wil Fleming and two-time Olympian Mary Theisen Lappen for a hands-on seminar in Bloomington, Indiana. This is your chance to train, learn, and grow alongside two of the best in the sport of weightlifting.

What’s Included

• 3 Training Sessions

  • Saturday morning: Technique & bar path.

  • Saturday afternoon: Strength, and variations for weightlifting.

  • Sunday morning: Mock competition simulation.

• Biomechanics of Weightlifting Lecture

  • Get your own lifts analyzed with advanced software exclusively available to 1Kilo.

  • Get detailed force plate testing to see where you can make improvements.

  • Detailed bar path, velocity, and force breakdowns.

  • Compare your numbers to elite lifters.

• Sports Psychology Lecture

  • Learn practical tools: routines, self-talk, arousal control, and self-confidence.

  • Strategies to apply immediately in training and competition.

• Programming Lecture

  • Periodization, load management, and peaking for meets.

  • How Mary trained across the Olympic cycle.

• Athlete Talk from Mary

  • Hear firsthand what it takes to compete at the highest level

  • Injury resilience, mindset, and lessons from the international stage

Why Attend?

This seminar blends coaching expertise, Olympic experience, and applied sport science into one unforgettable weekend. You won’t just lift — you’ll walk away with tools to improve your performance in the gym and on the platform.

We are working on amazing swag for this event, including 1Kilo products, books and some cool gear!

Details

📍 Bloomington, IN
📅 November 8–9, 2025
💪 Spots are limited to ensure hands-on coaching and detailed feedback.

👉 Reserve your spot now and take your lifting to the next level. The first 15 registrants get in at $100 off the normal price!

After registration, we will send you details on lodging in and around Bloomington, IN. 

Here's our itinerary for the epic 2 day weekend:

Day 1 – Saturday, Nov 8

Theme: Technical & Mental Foundations

• 8:30–9:00 AM – Check-In / Welcome

  • Introductions, seminar outline, goals.

• 9:00–11:00 AM – Training Session #1: Technique & Bar Path

  • Snatch + clean pull emphasis.

  • Video capture to use in biomechanics lecture.

• 11:15–12:15 PM – Lecture 1: Sports Psychology for Weightlifters

  • Mental skills to support training: routines, arousal control, self-talk.

  • Practical exercises attendees can implement.

• 12:15–1:30 PM – Lunch Break

• 1:30–3:30 PM – Training Session #2: Strength Applications

  • Squats, pulls, and accessory lifts with real-time feedback.

  • Wil & Mary co-lead, highlighting training strategies.

• 3:45–4:45 PM – Lecture 2: Biomechanics of Weightlifting

  • Wil presents detailed force plate / motion capture breakdowns.

  • Attendees see their own lifts analyzed (bar path, velocity, power).

  • Compare elite examples (Mary’s lifts) vs. participant data.

• 5:00–6:00 PM – Athlete Talk with Mary

  • Mary shares her journey: overcoming injuries, competing at the highest level, building resilience.

  • Open Q&A with athletes.

Day 2 – Sunday, Nov 9

Theme: Applied Performance & Resilience

• 8:30–9:00 AM – Coffee / Warm-Up

• 9:00–11:00 AM – Training Session #3: Competition Simulation

  • Mock meet format with clock, attempt selection, and mental skills applied.

• 11:15–12:00 PM – Lecture 3: Resilience in Weightlifting

  • Co-led by Wil & Mary.

  • Wil: frameworks for handling setbacks.

  • Mary: real-world experiences in international competition.

• 12:00–12:30 PM – Closing Discussion & Q&A

  • Key takeaways: biomechanics, psychology, programming, resilience.

  • Group wrap-up and thank-yous.