Custom Coaching - Frequently Asked Questions



What is custom coaching? - Custom coaching is for anyone who wants to train safely, effectively, and gain the most benefit from their available training time. Beginners as well as seasoned athletes benefit from custom coaching. All the guesswork on training and race preparation are removed. Hundreds of training plans can be found on web sites, books, copied from a friend and the list goes on. These one-size-fits-all plans may be ok for completing a race but the best training plan is the one created specifically for you. One size does not fit all - the optimal training structure differs greatly based on the unique situation of each athlete. No two athletes are alike so no two coaching plans should be alike. Our custom training plans are built from scratch on a clean sheet of paper and created specifically for your needs, goals, ability and lifestyle.

What custom coaching services are available? - We offer 3 custom coaching plans: (1) Gold; (2) Silver and (3) Basic. Each plan offers a different level of interaction, analysis and adjustment by your coach.

I have a previous injury - will this be taken into consideration when you build my training plan? - One of the key considerations in building a custom plan is taking into account any previous injuries and there are a wide variety of ways to help keep the injury from recurring.

How do I begin? - The first step is to fill out the Athlete Start Up Form. Each custom plan begins with gathering detailed information from the athlete. After gathering the information we schedule a consultation by phone or in person. During the consultation we'll discuss in detail your goals, race season, limiters and available training time. Thereafter we'll load your information in to our coaching software and design your annual training plan. We'll recommend various field tests to establish your individual heart rate training zones, pacing and power zones. Your workouts will be emailed to you daily or weekly depending on the coaching plan you selected.