Duathlon Coaching
Formatted as a run-bike-run, with two transitions, enjoy the challenge this sport brings.
Duathlon Coaching includes all of the following:
Comprehensive Training Plan*
You’ll receive a custom training plan that’s specifically designed for you and your target goals, delivered through the industry’s most powerful platform, TrainingPeaks.
Link your gear and favorite apps like Garmin Connect, Wahoo, Strava, or MyFitnessPal to upload and track all your workouts and nutrition, all in one place.
*A premium TrainingPeaks account is required for coaching services and is an additional charge. Accounts must be purchased directly through TrainingPeaks.com Click on the link above for pricing options.
Basic Gait Analysis
After a conversation about your goals and health history, we’ll assess your overall form, strike pattern, stride length, and cadence. These areas are critical when increasing your distance.
Run Training
Running again after you’ve already cycled a considerable distance is tough. There are a few extra skills and additional training required to bring it to the finish line of a duathlon.
Smart Trainer Functional Threshold Power (FTP) Test
Before we start training, we’ll start with a conversation about your goals and a functional threshold power test (FTP) on our Wahoo smart trainer. This will help to get your training off to a great start by setting your power and heart rate zones. This will help ensure that you reach your maximum fitness potential without over-training.
As an added benefit of being a team member, if you don’t have a trainer, you’re welcome to schedule a session at no charge as a member during inclement weather.
Regular FTP tests will be conducted to document your process and adjust workouts.
Cycle Training
As the longest portion of a duathlon, cycling is a crucial skill to master.
We’ll start with a focus on handling skills for all types of weather and road conditions. We’ll also work on cycling form.
If you have power meters in your pedals, we’ll incorporate power-based training to increase your endurance and strength. If not, no worries, You’ll still get great
You’ll learn proper nutrition to set up a great run off the bike.
Transition Training
If two sports weren’t enough, the transitions between each one can be complicated and time-consuming if they aren’t carefully planning and executed.
Targeted Strength Training
A strong body is your first defense against injury. For endurance sports, it is also crucial in helping you maintain form over a long distance.
Before you begin your training program, you’ll receive a functional movement screen to identify any potential limiters and ensure you are prepared for additional loading and training.
A personalized strength training plan will be integrated into your overall training plan based on your needs, following the Original Strength principles.
We’ll return to the FMS screen regularly to assess your changing needs and document your progress.
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Mindful Recovery
A healthy nervous system is the foundation to athletic performance. Understanding how your body detects and responds to stress and being able to manage its effects, not only allows you to recover faster, but reduces the chances of overtraining, burnout, and injury.
Utilizing the principals of Original Strength, learn how to press RESET on your nervous system, unleashing your body’s potential.
Basic Nutrition Coaching
You’re training and recovery needs to be fueled with the right stuff to lock in your gains and to recover fully.
By tracking your food intake, we’ll develop and nutrition plan to help you get the most out of your training and race day experience.