The Benefit of a Coach

I recently started a training plan with a coach. I sat on the fence for a while but I have an Olympic distance race coming up and I was adrift. I had a feeling I wasn't doing enough volume, but I didn't know how much to do.

1. Pushing you to higher volumes
2. Giving guidance on the right paces or intervals to do different workouts at
3. Accountability - the coach can look at your data from your GPS watch and know if you are slacking
4. Accountability - you are paying for it.

 

Pre-coach average weekly volumes:

• Swim - 3000 yards
• Bike -  30 miles
• Run - 7 miles

 

 Coach prescribed volumes (approximate as it varies by week):

• Swim - 6500 yards
• Bike - 90 miles
• Run - 18 miles