Athlete stories
What actually changes in a coached season.
One athlete needed better pacing, not more fitness. Another race can ask something entirely different. These are the choices we made together, and what happened when they had to work under pressure.
The stories
Different goals. Different decisions.
- 01
Age-group triathlete, 29, competitive in a Kona-qualifying age group for six years
Racing for the Podium
Podium contention and a Kona qualifying slot in one of the sport's most competitive age groups.
3rd in age group and a Kona qualifying slot, a 14-minute personal best on the course→ - 02
Age-group triathlete, 34, training seriously for three seasons
From Finishing to Contending
Move from a mid-pack full-distance finisher into age-group contention.
10:14 finish, over 90 minutes faster than his previous best, 9th in his age group→ - 03
Age-group triathlete, 53, returning to endurance sport after a long break
The Last Two Hours Decided Everything
Finish a full-distance Ironman, after two previous attempts had ended with a DNF on the run.
16:19 finish, a first completion of the distance after two prior DNFs→ - 04
Age-group triathlete, 47, runs his own business
Building an Ironman Around a Business
Finish a first full-distance Ironman inside the 17-hour cutoff, with a work schedule that changes week to week.
15:52 finish, inside the cutoff by over an hour→ - 05
Age-group triathlete, 39, works full-time with two children under six
Eight Hours a Week Was Enough
Finish a half-distance triathlon inside the cutoff, training around a job and two kids.
6:41 finish, 40 minutes inside the cutoff, with the strongest run split of the day→