Choosing a Coach

Advice on whether you need a triathlon or IRONMAN coach, what coaching costs, and how to find the right coach for your goals.

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September 20, 2026
How Online Triathlon Coaching Works (and Whether It's Right for You)

I get some version of this question on almost every free consultation call: "So how does this actually work if you're not stood next to me on the pool deck?" Fair question. "Online coaching" gets thrown around so loosely. By apps, by generic plan sellers, by people running 300 athletes off a template, that it's […]

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September 10, 2026
IRONMAN Copenhagen: When Should You Get a Coach?

IRONMAN Copenhagen is one of the most iconic races on the calendar — a fast, flat, wonderfully spectator-friendly course through the heart of a beautiful city. It attracts everyone from first-timers chasing a bucket-list finish to seasoned age-groupers hunting a Kona slot. But whatever your goal, one question comes up again and again: when should […]

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August 30, 2026
Triathlon Coach vs. Training Plan vs. App: Which Is Right for You?

If you're training for your first triathlon or trying to break through a plateau you've probably weighed up three options: a generic training plan, a training app, or a human coach. Each has its place, but they're built for different athletes. Training Plans: Structure, No Flexibility A downloadable or spreadsheet-based training plan gives you a […]

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June 28, 2026
What's the Difference Between a Training Plan and a Coach?

If you've just signed up for your first IRONMAN or 70.3 and started researching how to prepare, you've probably come across two options: download a training plan, or hire a coach. Both will get you to the start line. But they won't get you there in the same way — and for a lot of […]

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June 19, 2026
How to Find the Right IRONMAN Coach

Training for your first IRONMAN — or chasing a new personal best — is one of the most demanding things you'll ever take on. With months of swimming, cycling, and running ahead of you, the coach you choose can make the difference between crossing the finish line feeling strong and spending race day running on […]

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May 30, 2026
Should I Get a Coach for My First Half Ironman?

You've signed up. The race is in the calendar. Now you're staring at sixteen weeks of training wondering how on earth you're supposed to fit swimming, cycling and running into a life that already feels full. Sound familiar? The question we hear most from first-time 70.3 athletes isn't "how far is a half Ironman?" — […]

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May 12, 2026
Is Hiring an Ironman Coach Really Worth the Money?

You've signed up for an Ironman. Maybe it's your first. Maybe you've done a few and you're tired of finishing feeling like you left time — and energy — out on the course. Either way, the same question keeps coming up: do I actually need a coach, or can I just follow a plan I […]

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April 22, 2026
Why You Should Consider Getting a Coach for Your IRONMAN

So, you've signed up for an IRONMAN. Maybe it's your first. Maybe you've done shorter triathlons and you're ready to go long. Either way, you're now staring at 140.6 miles of swimming, cycling, and running — and wondering how on earth you're going to get to that finish line in one piece. Here's the question […]

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