FAQs
How do I train for my first IRONMAN if I work full-time?
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Most of the athletes I coach work demanding full-time jobs. The key is a structured plan that fits your actual schedule — not a pro athlete's schedule. We typically build around 8–12 hours per week of training, scaled to your experience level, with flexibility built in for the weeks life gets loud. A good coach makes the plan fit your life, not the other way around.
How does nutrition coaching work alongside endurance training?
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I integrate nutrition into every coaching engagement because fueling directly impacts performance, recovery, and how you feel day to day. As a Precision Nutrition L2 certified coach I help clients build sustainable eating habits — not restrictive diets — that support their training load and long-term health goals.
Do I need to be athletic to start triathlon?
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No. Many of my clients come to triathlon with little or no background in swimming, cycling, or running. Some couldn't swim a full lap when we started. A beginner-friendly sprint triathlon is a very achievable goal for most people with 8–12 weeks of consistent training. You don't need to be athletic — you need to be willing to start.
What's the difference between a training plan and working with a coach?
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A training plan tells you what to do. A coach helps you figure out why you're doing it, adjusts when life changes, keeps you accountable, and addresses the nutrition, mindset, and recovery pieces that a plan can't. For athletes balancing careers and families, coaching provides the structure and flexibility that a static plan can't offer.