Mike Plumb posts here regularily and is a good coach. He is also in your price range.

http://www.tripower.org/index.php?page=services

Coach Mike Plumb, who has been a competitive runner since 1977 and has competed in multisport races since 1984, has won over 100 road races and 60 multisport events. A former Pro triathlete and duathlete, Mike began his running career in Canada and spent a good part of his multisport career in the Southeastern U.S. Mike currently resides in Carlsbad, CA.


Athletic Resume:

• B.S. Physical Education
• M.Ed. Physical Education/Exercise Physiology
• High School/Middle School Track and Cross Country Coach - 6 years
• Triathlon Coach - 9 years
• USA Cycling Category 3 Cyclist
• USA Cycling Certified Coach
• USA Triathlon Certified Coach
• 2005, USA Triathlon Board Liaison to USAT Coaching Commission
• 2006 - 2008, USA Triathlon Duathlon Commission Chairman
• 2007, Carlsbad High School Cross Country Coach
• 2003, USA Triathlon, Duathlon Commission member
• 2004, USA Triathlon, Duathlon Commission Chairman
• 2005, USA Triathlon, Board of Directors, California District

Titles:

• 2007, Encinitas Sprint Triathlon, 3rd in Age Group
• 2007, Carlsbad Sprint Triathlon, 1st in Age Group
• 2007, Camp Pendleton International Triathlon, 2nd in Age Group
• 2007, Camp Pendleton Sprint Triathlon, 1st in Age Group
• 2007, Vermont Sun Half Ironman, 1st in Age Group, 9th Overall
• 2005 USAT Triathlon National Team, Olympic Distance
• 2004 2nd Overall, Dannon Duathlon, Miami, FL
• 2004 Masters Champion, Corralitos Duathlon, Worlds Qualifier
• 2003 McDowell Desert Classic Duathlon Master's Champion
• 2003 Carlsbad Triathlon, 2nd place Masters, fastest Amateur bike split overall
• 2002 40 - 44 Age Group Duathlon National Champion
• 2002 Powerman Alabama Masters Champion
• 2002 Wildflower Olympic Distance Masters Champion
• 2001 Inside Triathlon magazine Duathlon All American
• 13 Time USA Triathlon All American
• 11 Time Team USA Member
• 2000 Southeast USAT Masters Triathlete of the Year
• Former Member of Canadian Junior National Cross Country and Track Team
• 10km personal best of 29:52
• 7 time top ten finish at USAT Nationals
• 2 time overall winner at Dannon Duathlon, Pro Division

To Contact Mike Plumb:

Phone: 760-420-8032
EMail: tripower2000@msn.com
863 Avocado Lane Carlsbad CA 92008

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"your horse is too high" - tigerchik

Take a look at Marc Becker from ironguides.com.

http://www.multisportsoc.com - A great tri team in OC with head coach Michael Collins. MSOC offers a wide variety of workout sessions including swimming at several locations (all coached), run sessions, rides, trainer sessions (bike), Crossfit / strength training and a great group of athletes ranging from elites to newbies. Michael Collins is one of the top 3 tri coaches in the world.

Where are you located? We can help point you somewhere in your locale. This may be best for you and the coach.

Cheers,

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Dave Latourette
http://www.TTENation.com

you trying to find a local coach or an online uber non personal email you workouts coach?

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-Jason

I believe cars are the new second hand smoke. -Dave Zabriskie

Just interested - on what basis do you make that claim?

And who would the other two be?

John

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Probably Gordo and Mark Allen.

But is he qualified???

LOL...sorry, I couldn't resist...

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My coach Sean Gilbert coached Sally price to some big time tri and cycling Championships. he can be reached through this bike shops webiste.

The price is right where you want as well. I am very happy with him at any price point.

http://www.bikeauthority.com/coaching.php

tell him ray sent ya :)

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USA Cycling Cat. 2 Coach!! Yahoo
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http://www.raysracingadventures.blogspot.com

I am looking for online coaching.

I don't know if he's taking new clients but I've been with John Hirsch for the last 9 months or more and have been really satisfied.

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You know at first I thought this Karl Rove dude is something else, but I've come to appreciate your posts. Keep it up, your no swimfan mind you, but he may have been the best there ever was, but you are always good for a laugh!

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Brian Stover USAT LII
Accelerate3 Coaching
Insta

www.thesportfactory.com

Any of the coaches listed are qualified and will get you to that finish line.

Holly

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Holly Marzetti
The Sport Factory

Based on what you're asking for, I think you should reconsider your price range, as 100 or less a month is unrealistic for a well-qualified coach.

Just consider the following and how much time it will take:

1. Getting to know you, and your performance limiters.
2. Getting to know what strategies you have employed in the past and what strategies might work better in the future.
3. Getting to know your training habits, injuries, schedule, and resources available for training.
4. Analyzing power files and discussing them with you, via email, (or phone - add more time). (And multiple this by the number of rides you expect analyzed).
5. Nutritional help, be it during training and/or racing is a large can of worms, which you expect someone to teach you in a few simple emails. Not likely.
6. Creating a training plan, and modifying based on the data, and your feedback.

My simple estimate is about 15 hours for the first month, and 10 hours the following month. So I would ask, do you work for $10/hr or less?

I don't know anyone who is willing to do all that for 100 or less a month, and if they say they are, then they will quickly come to realize the amount of work entailed in the project, and realize they are not getting anything out of it. That is, if they do it well. If they don't do it well, then I guess you're getting what you're paying for.

Just my thoughts...

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Jim Vance
http://TodaysPlan.com.au (Disclosure: I am contracted with Today's Plan)
http://www.CoachVance.com/
Twitter @jimvance

JimVance, I disagree with this. Mike Plumb coached me for about 1.5 years at $75/month. He knew me pretty darn well and I was faster (short course) than I've ever been. #4 on your list, don't know if Mike does this specifically, but my bet would be yes.

To the OP, Mike Ricci is also an option, but I think his "standard" coaching plan is out of your range. He did have a package that worked for me, and was affordable, and he is GREAT at email/communication.

Trimeon: who was your choice? What did you do?????

To All: Wondering...why isnt Carmichael/trainright.com ever mentioned in the "i need a coach" posts? Anyone ever work with them? Pro/Con??? Seems a little pricey for the basic package, IMO.

I would listen to what Jim V said...(and enjoy the posts of Karl)

http://www.ironguides.net is the best AG coaching, in all my years of triathlon.

plus you get all the knowledge of Brett Sutton, Coach of the year, by inside tri. brett has coached so many champions at some point in their career.
you have no idea.

http://www.teamtbb.com the best 'keep simple' forum ever.

the method is simple, easy to follow, no wattage crap to think about. no staring at your naval BS.

I gotta agree.

I've been around for a while and done a few races (and coached a few-roughly 100-athletes)...

Coaching RELATIONSHIPS and athlete needs will vary. However, for ME, Marc has always guided me to my best performances.

I won't say that HRMs and Power don't have their place. They are fine tools for some athletes. However, for those of us who can over-analyze (leading to under-performance) or who simply don't want to spend $$$ on gadgets, "the Method" is pretty outstanding.

I wouldn't say that I'm "fast," but I did just complete my second fastest 1/2 Ironman ever last weekend on NO TAPER and NO GADGETS and grabbed a roll-down for Clearwater (not a major accomplishment, but a nice motivator for the end of the season).

Marc is very effective at clearly articulating complex concepts in easy-to-understand language. He's also good at calling B.S. when I need a kick in the butt.

Just one man's endorsement, but I think he's top-notch.

Cheers,
Puskas

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no offense to MC, but he is no where near top 3.

brett sutton is definitely #1
marc becker #2
cliff english #3

then from there, it's just mediocre copy cats.

I think there must be a ton of people who know what they are doing. There's this guy, for instance:

http://www.lancewatson.com/

I'm gonna guess he knows what he's doing. The main man is not affordable to most of us, but I would assume his employees know what they are talking about ... When folks are considering paying the same per month for coaching as they pay for sustenance, this is getting a little crazy ... (Well, I am anyway. Considering, that is).

I too would agree with JimVance.

If a coach is capable of taking on athletes for under $100 then they most likely have hundreds of other athletes, meaning they will be spread pretty thin, or they are not a full time coach and most likely just doing it as a side project, thus potentially you won't get the attention and interest you are hoping for.

However, there are always exceptions but I would be wary of anyone who undersells them self too much.

Think of it this way. If you were looking to buy a BMW (or whatever kind of car you fancy) and a 2007 model was being sold for $2000 what would you think? Your first though would probably be "ok, what the hell is wrong with it". Coaching is very similar.

That said, you can also find the same lack of quality for $500+ a month.

Basically, just be sure you really do your homework and research who you are working with. Most (and my most I mean, the VAST MAJORITY) coaches, particularly in Triathlon are hugely unqualified and inexperienced. I would say close to 75% of current triathlon coaches have little more than 2 years of coaching and triathlon experience and little more education then USAT level 1 certification.

Just beware of who you deal with. As a coach I can tell you I have worked with and for some very VERY questionable people and organizations.

Good luck, feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Jimmy Archer
Pro Triathlete/Coach/Freelance Writer
http://www.jimmyarcher.com

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Jimmy Archer
Pro Triathlete/Coach/Freelance Writer
http://www.jimmyarcher.com
http://www.dirttri.com