tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6231774380979089035.post7103754993500032343..comments2023-11-05T02:18:26.902-06:00Comments on Ironman 101: Why I (YOU) need a triathlon coach. (overview)Tri-Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09164926140098806417noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6231774380979089035.post-7189747861191147712010-05-27T22:27:33.317-05:002010-05-27T22:27:33.317-05:00Great, great post! It is hard to have that trust. ...Great, great post! It is hard to have that trust. I'm training now with a tri group, the coach himself is an Ironman, training for his second. Once the season is over, and depending on how the season goes, I'm considering asking how much he charges to coach one on one.Mel-2nd Chanceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15040126521403230005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6231774380979089035.post-58502525244984664052010-05-27T09:17:26.071-05:002010-05-27T09:17:26.071-05:00Great post! I appreciate the insight and elaborat...Great post! I appreciate the insight and elaboration. Since I have never followed a structured training plan for triathlons, I have a lot of doubts and questions. My biggest fear is that I will not be prepared ENOUGH for the HIM in July.<br /><br />That is why I want to go out harder and longer than they recommend so that I know I am more than able to complete the race. That being said, I also know that I followed a running plan for the marathon in April that I ran, and I smashed my PR by 25 minutes... Its a hard balance to maintain and I have trust issues.<br /><br />You have also mentioned my other issue, I do feel that I chose a training plan that may be below my training ability. That being said, I will continue to use it and stick to its structure since I obviously don't have much experience to base my feelings off of. I just don't like that I feel fresh after my "workouts", my competitions this year will be a good gauge with what is working for me.<br /><br />Thanks again for your response, I will link your blog tomorrow so that everyone can see your series of posts!<br /><br />PUMP AND RUN! Good luck!Matty Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13447270565189789394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6231774380979089035.post-65087940855893580202010-05-27T08:41:59.252-05:002010-05-27T08:41:59.252-05:00I have used a coach twice. Basically it was to get...I have used a coach twice. Basically it was to get me from one distance to the next. Once I got to the HIM distance, I was able to take over from there after I did a lot of reading on periodization, training load and recovery and looking back at what my coach had me do over the season. I think if you educate yourself enough, you can go it alone.<br /><br />Now when I do my first full Ironman, I am going back to a coach, because that is uncharted territory for me.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03748250987644502052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6231774380979089035.post-68971623729751012142010-05-27T08:06:44.479-05:002010-05-27T08:06:44.479-05:00I totally agree with what you are saying - but I d...I totally agree with what you are saying - but I don't have a coach. I follow a training plan and you have to be really disciplined and when you are only accountable to yourself, it is easy to fall off the plan. Having a coach would be a huge benefit for sure, I just don't have the $ to spend on one. I was thinking of asking for coaching for a holiday present next year. <br /><br />I usually look at the week quickly, so I know I bike/run today, or swim/bike tomorrow - but as far as looking at what went into the plan or looking further than a few days...not so muchCaratunk Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00042653100322091843noreply@blogger.com