I have had many good coaches over the years. I have had an internet coach who gave a monthly training plan. I was also able to call about 2/month for questions. It was great for my first Im. I missed Kona by one slot. When I first started out there were not that many coaches around to choose from like today.
After that I hired a local coach and we had group training. I had a monthly plan and group rides. The problem with that was I was the only one training for an early Im and so on the group rides I was tired and rode by myself a lot.- kona slot
I have also used the multisports.com plan b/c I bought a slot one year and it came with the package. I did well at that Im also. I didn't want the slot that year and I missed it by one again.
Last year I hired Kevin Purcell. He coaches over the internet but it's not what you think. He writes the program out on Sunday after he hears about your weekend ride. The program is written for you and what you need to reach your goal. He will call you frequently!! No kidding I would log my workouts into TP and as I was getting up from my computer the phone would ring to talk about my ride. I know he coaches a lot of people and pros but honestly you would think you were the only one he was coaching. OMG and the detailed plans of execution for your races was unbelieveable!! Very detailed. I'm just trying to point out that the right internet coach may work for you. I also got a slot that year.
This year I am training myself. (The funds are low.)
After that I hired a local coach and we had group training. I had a monthly plan and group rides. The problem with that was I was the only one training for an early Im and so on the group rides I was tired and rode by myself a lot.- kona slot
I have also used the multisports.com plan b/c I bought a slot one year and it came with the package. I did well at that Im also. I didn't want the slot that year and I missed it by one again.
Last year I hired Kevin Purcell. He coaches over the internet but it's not what you think. He writes the program out on Sunday after he hears about your weekend ride. The program is written for you and what you need to reach your goal. He will call you frequently!! No kidding I would log my workouts into TP and as I was getting up from my computer the phone would ring to talk about my ride. I know he coaches a lot of people and pros but honestly you would think you were the only one he was coaching. OMG and the detailed plans of execution for your races was unbelieveable!! Very detailed. I'm just trying to point out that the right internet coach may work for you. I also got a slot that year.
This year I am training myself. (The funds are low.)