Good on-line coach for hire?

Sep 18, 12 8:24

Post #1 of 73 (8746 views)

I am an age grouper who has raced Kona in 2009 and 2010 and after having a child in 2010 focused on half Ironaman distance and went to Vegas World Championships in 2011 and 2012.

When I first got into triathlon, I joined a tri club and would regulary attend the workouts. In 2009 I decided to drop the club training and start training on my own with my friends.

I am currently thinking of pursuing an on-line coach and am a little overwhelmed by how many are out there, just looking for a good on-line program that I can follow that takes into account my full time day job and my goal races for the season, all of course at a reasonable price.

Thanks for any input.

Re: Good on-line coach for hire? [jmswhite] [ In reply to ]

Sep 18, 12 8:34

Post #2 of 73 (8726 views)

Blake Becker

Blakebecker.com

Select the remote coaching option. Send him an email and he will answer any of your questions.

Re: Good on-line coach for hire? [jmswhite] [ In reply to ]

Sep 18, 12 8:42

Post #3 of 73 (8698 views)

jmswhite wrote:

I am an age grouper who has raced Kona in 2009 and 2010 and after having a child in 2010 focused on half Ironaman distance and went to Vegas World Championships in 2011 and 2012.

When I first got into triathlon, I joined a tri club and would regulary attend the workouts. In 2009 I decided to drop the club training and start training on my own with my friends.

I am currently thinking of pursuing an on-line coach and am a little overwhelmed by how many are out there, just looking for a good on-line program that I can follow that takes into account my full time day job and my goal races for the season, all of course at a reasonable price.

Thanks for any input.

Francois (forum member)
desert dude (forum member)
Rappstar (duh)

John

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Re: Good on-line coach for hire? [Devlin] [ In reply to ]

Sep 18, 12 8:48

Post #4 of 73 (8669 views)

x2 on desert dude. best money spent on triathlon.

Re: Good on-line coach for hire? [jmswhite] [ In reply to ]

Sep 18, 12 8:54

Post #5 of 73 (8647 views)

MarkyV

http://www.frostyjunction.com/
https://twitter.com/FrostyJunction

Re: Good on-line coach for hire? [jmswhite] [ In reply to ]

Sep 18, 12 9:03

Post #6 of 73 (8624 views)

Zach Ruble

www.zachruble.com

Both Mark and I use Zach and Zach's focus is 70.3 and 140.6

Check out the RR by MarkM, as Mark has been with Zach for about 3 years and I have been working with him since May.

http://forum.slowtwitch.com/...le_RR_-_KQ_P4172113/

Kevin S.

Last edited by: Kevin S.: Sep 18, 12 9:05

Re: Good on-line coach for hire? [jmswhite] [ In reply to ]

Sep 18, 12 9:10

Post #7 of 73 (8603 views)

Check out D3 multisport. They have a few different plans with some really good coaches.

Re: Good on-line coach for hire? [jmswhite] [ In reply to ]

Sep 18, 12 9:16

Post #8 of 73 (8581 views)

Kurt Perham - http://www.pbmcoaching.com/...es/coach_kurt_perham

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Re: Good on-line coach for hire? [Devlin] [ In reply to ]

Sep 18, 12 10:02

Post #9 of 73 (8500 views)

Devlin wrote:

jmswhite wrote:

I am an age grouper who has raced Kona in 2009 and 2010 and after having a child in 2010 focused on half Ironaman distance and went to Vegas World Championships in 2011 and 2012.

When I first got into triathlon, I joined a tri club and would regulary attend the workouts. In 2009 I decided to drop the club training and start training on my own with my friends.

I am currently thinking of pursuing an on-line coach and am a little overwhelmed by how many are out there, just looking for a good on-line program that I can follow that takes into account my full time day job and my goal races for the season, all of course at a reasonable price.

Thanks for any input.

Francois (forum member)
desert dude (forum member)
Rappstar (duh)

John

I'll second Francois....

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Re: Good on-line coach for hire? [FrostyJ] [ In reply to ]

Sep 18, 12 12:25

Post #10 of 73 (8392 views)

FrostyJ wrote:

MarkyV

I second MarkyV... I work full-time and have a wife + 4 kids (6-19) and travel every week. Mark is really into the details of my specific program and lifestyle and adjust the schedule accordingly. He's a coach that is interest in my success both sport wise and personally. I would never leave!

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Re: Good on-line coach for hire? [mark709] [ In reply to ]

Sep 18, 12 12:27

Post #11 of 73 (8386 views)

Kurt is one of the best...

Re: Good on-line coach for hire? [JGell] [ In reply to ]

Sep 18, 12 14:32

Post #12 of 73 (8300 views)

X3 on Kurt

Re: Good on-line coach for hire? [jmswhite] [ In reply to ]

Sep 18, 12 14:49

Post #13 of 73 (8264 views)

I'll recommend Ryan Borger. I've been coached by him for almost exactly 1 year, and it's been great! Super knowledgable, responsive, awesome workouts. He's located in Denver, I'm in Calgary and no issues with that. He's always available by email, text, phone etc. if I need to chat.

http://www.borgerendurance.com

Re: Good on-line coach for hire? [jmswhite] [ In reply to ]

Sep 18, 12 14:55

Post #14 of 73 (8250 views)

Not specific to your thread, but I'm impressed by the seemingly increasing number of competent e-coaches... breath of fresh air from even a year ago when shill central caused many eye rolls.

I'll third MarkyV. Dude's fantastic.

Re: Good on-line coach for hire? [Devlin] [ In reply to ]

Sep 18, 12 15:10

Post #15 of 73 (8233 views)

Devlin wrote:

jmswhite wrote:

I am an age grouper who has raced Kona in 2009 and 2010 and after having a child in 2010 focused on half Ironaman distance and went to Vegas World Championships in 2011 and 2012.

When I first got into triathlon, I joined a tri club and would regulary attend the workouts. In 2009 I decided to drop the club training and start training on my own with my friends.

I am currently thinking of pursuing an on-line coach and am a little overwhelmed by how many are out there, just looking for a good on-line program that I can follow that takes into account my full time day job and my goal races for the season, all of course at a reasonable price.

Thanks for any input.

Francois (forum member)
desert dude (forum member)
Rappstar (duh)

John

I'm guessing those guys are towards the premium end?

Re: Good on-line coach for hire? [jmswhite] [ In reply to ]

Sep 18, 12 15:20

Post #16 of 73 (8213 views)

Another for MarkyV

And if you decide to go with him, tell I him I referred you.

Maggs

Re: Good on-line coach for hire? [jmswhite] [ In reply to ]

Sep 18, 12 15:32

Post #17 of 73 (8191 views)

OK, I'll Play.

X4 on Kurt. Great Guy, easy to talk to and super knowledgable. I've had 2 other coaches in the past that knew their stuff but weren't as "invested" in their athletes as Kurt. He just legitimately seems to care about the folks he coaches.

I think that you'll find one commonality among the best of the coaches recommended here though: they have no/very limited availability. A great deal of the coaches that have the bandwith to take on new clients are not necessarily the ones that you'd want.

Re: Good on-line coach for hire? [Devlin] [ In reply to ]

Sep 18, 12 15:34

Post #18 of 73 (8183 views)

Jordan coaches? was not aware

Michael J. Pelechaty
Brewer, Black Box Brewing Co.

"Yeah, I was depressed for a little while, but then I remembered how awesome I am."

Re: Good on-line coach for hire? [jmswhite] [ In reply to ]

Sep 18, 12 15:34

Post #19 of 73 (8182 views)

jeff cudeback
http://www.jeffcuddeback.com/

Master of Arts Exercise Physiology
Master of Arts Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Three time NCAA All American Swimming
Competitive Triathlete since 1983 winnning Age Grp over 95% of the time.
Over 25 years coaching experience
Only Age Grouper to simultaneously hold 3 seperate AG Hawaiian Ironman World records (35-39, 40-44, 45-45)
Only Age Grouper to hold World titles in all three recognized World Championships; ITU Worlds(1993), 70.3 World Champonships (2006), and Hawaiian IM World Championships (1993, 2000, 2003).
Four time USAT National Champion, 1992 (overall), 1993, 1994, and 1998.
Ten Time Ironman Finisher, never finishing worst then 2nd place in age group.
Only Triple Crown winner in the sport (winning USA National Championships, ITU World Championship, amd Hawaiian Ironman in the same year (1993).
Three time St Croix 70.3 Age Group winner (2009, 2010, 2011)
Qualified 12 athletes for 2008 Ironman World Championships
Qualified 17 athletes for 2009 Ironman World Championships
Coached athletes to over 100 Iron Distance Finishes
Coached Multiple IM, ITU, and USTA athletes to their repsctive World and National Championships

Re: Good on-line coach for hire? [FrostyJ] [ In reply to ]

Sep 18, 12 16:45

Post #20 of 73 (8113 views)

FrostyJ wrote:

MarkyV

Both myself and my wife use MarkyV, and have seen great improvements. Plus, we have sweet training camps.

And it is not purely online. We talk to him when we need to, but that is really up to us.

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John Behme
Charlotte, NC

Re: Good on-line coach for hire? [jmswhite] [ In reply to ]

Sep 18, 12 17:19

Post #21 of 73 (8063 views)

another vote here for MarkyV :)

The dude knows his stuff, and appreciates the collaboration and art behind coaching in addition to the science. He takes a very holistic and individualized approach and is very invested in his athletes. If you are the type of person who is driven by improvement and results I would highly recommend talking with him!

He has a following of very loyal 'minions' for a reason. :)

Re: Good on-line coach for hire? [Quantum] [ In reply to ]

Sep 18, 12 17:31

Post #22 of 73 (8041 views)

Quantum wrote:

Not specific to your thread, but I'm impressed by the seemingly increasing number of competent e-coaches... breath of fresh air from even a year ago when shill central caused many eye rolls.

I'll third MarkyV. Dude's fantastic.

I always find things like this ironic - and you're right.

They all used to say 'online .... mehhh...that's just not coaching'.

I guess the recession really is the great leveler...

Re: Good on-line coach for hire? [jmswhite] [ In reply to ]

Sep 18, 12 17:34

Post #23 of 73 (8033 views)

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Re: Good on-line coach for hire? [jmswhite] [ In reply to ]

Sep 18, 12 18:02

Post #24 of 73 (7982 views)

All the names so far have been awesome. I would also through in Mike Plumb (tripower.org). His credentials are on his website; I think I'm going on my 4th year with him and could not be happier.

Re: Good on-line coach for hire? [jmswhite] [ In reply to ]

Sep 18, 12 19:24

Post #25 of 73 (7881 views)

Blake Becker

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