Any recommendations for triathlon coaches in NYC? My girlfriend is looking someone who can help her with: 1) bike handling skills (she’s only been riding about 2 years), 2) a training plan for the NYC marathon (she’s a good runner and looking to qualify for Boston) and 3) a strength training regimen for triathlon. She wants someone in NYC she can work with in person on a weekly or monthly basis.
jonathan cane or chris bergland.
You can also try Jason at functionally innovative training. Ihave been working with him since last summer and I enjoy his knowledge and his hands on approach. his site is vo2testing.com
mitch
You’re kidding with that screen name right?
Joel
I second the recommendation for Jon Cane. He’s an excellent coach for anyone from a complete beginner to an experienced ironman contender. Jon is coaching several of the training programs for our store, including a training program for the NYC marathon this summer, to rave reviews. Cycling is one of his strengths as an athlete and as a coach, and if I’m not mistaken he’s the author of “Strength Training for Dummies.” Whenever I or anyone I know has asked Jon for advice he’s always got a well thought out answer – even if he has to consult his large network to get it because he doesn’t know it himself. Jon is great one-on-one, very down to earth, friendly and unintimidating. He’s also one of the most dedicated coaches I’ve met – up at midnight answering emails before meeting a group for a half-marathon the next morning at 6:30.
I’d also recommend Scott Willett. Scott is an extremely experienced athlete and coach, great with beginners but very capable training people at any level. Scott has been involved in Triathlon a lot longer than most, and is a veteran of many Ironman races, Survival of the Shawangunks, and many, many long distance open water swims. Scott is one of those all-around phenominal athletes, but unlike most gifted athletes, he can actually coach. He can teach people who don’t have the same gifts how to develop the skills & strength & endurance through practice. He has been the coach of the NYU Tri team for quite a while, and is also the head tri coach for Team in Training. I’d have to dig up his email address, so message me if you’re interested in contacting him.
Lee Silverman
JackRabbit Sports
Park Slope, Brooklyn