I have a collaborative, athlete-centric, coaching style. We work closely together to determine the training plan, methods of communication, goals and more.

Coaching is more than just a training plan. We discuss more about the differences between a A Training Plan and Coaching 

in the Endurance Hour Podcast.  Coaches are an athletes accountability partner. We are on your journey to better health, fitness, and sport. My role is to educate each athlete. Empowering each athlete to make decisions, to understand what the intent of the workout is so they can hold themselves accountable. I build a personalized training program with specific KEY training sessions based on the athlete’s current fitness level and supporting sessions, skills and drills and endurance to facilitate recovery and provide to the key workouts. I scale the workout time based on the athletes time availability to train. I educate each athlete with solid nutrition and recovery protocols and within the training plan, integrate strength and conditioning.

Communication is the key component to a successful athlete/coach relationship. I have benefited from have a variety of coaching and lessons learned. I prefer communication via training log comments, email. Text and facebook message is fine. If you want to chat on the phone call, we set up a call in advance

“Being a great coached athlete is not about punching the clock and simply checking off workouts. Life is not a spreadsheet, and therefore, neither is training. I often giggle when an athlete reports a great week of training simply because they did every session. Effective training is that which facilitates positive physiological adaptations, so ensure you and your coach maintain a dynamic mindset when it comes” -Matt Dixon

My philosophy of triathlon coaching stems from my time management skills I developed as a being an age group- collegiate swimmer and my learning the sport of triathlon on my own when I started in 1992.

Along with continuing education, I apply what I learned to coach myself, born my triathlon coaching career.  Because of my struggles as a high school and collegiate swimmer, I would train but when it came to competition I flopped, I am really into the psychology of training and racing. I have been labeled a “mental band-aid” by many athletes I coach in Turkey. 

COMMUNICATION
The better I know how you respond to your training, the better I can create the best training plan for you. My coaching services are set up to allow, encourage, and foster high levels of communication. I will frequently check in with you via email and text. Communication is a two-way street. To make the most of my coaching, I encourage you to actively keep me posted on how you are doing, and to be as honest as possible with yourself when doing so.

HELPING YOU HELP YOURSELF
A training plan does not make great athletes. I take pride in putting thought into your training plan, ultimately it is up to you to go out and make your goals and dreams reality. Trust that you are receiving the highest quality training program designed to maximize your performance. However, it is WHAT YOU DO with the training information and other suggestions that really count. If you receive a plan that recommends, X, Y, and Z you should do X, Y and Z unless you are too tired to do so, the conditions are too dangerous, or your schedule has changed and will not allow it. It is the EXECUTION of well-design training plans that will help you progress towards your goals. I welcome and will always use your feedback together with my knowledge and experience to create a plan that will best help you attain your goals. My role is to help you help yourself in your process as an athlete.

IT’S IN THE DETAILS
Pay attention to the details of your training plan. Your monthly plan is developed with a larger picture in mind. Each workout is intended to establish specific aspects of your performance potential. The details, the type, duration, and intensity of training are important.

If you tell me that you feel like the workout is too easy or you are not doing enough of a particular kind of training I want to work TOGETHER with you to create the best course of action that takes you to your goals. If you are unsure why you are training a particular way, let me know and I will explain more clearly the reasons for the workout.

Please ask “why” if you don’t understand something. Informing you of “why” you are training a given way empowers you to execute your training with the greatest quality you can. This will create the best results for you.

If you decide on your own that the training plan is not right and slightly alter what you do, then you should know that you are not getting the most from my coaching. I recommend specific types, durations, and intensities to help you train to reach YOUR stated goals. You will be cheating yourself by not paying attention to the details of your prescribed training. Pay attention to the details and you will get the most from my coaching.

HEALTH IS YOUR #1 PRIORITY
There is NO way to perform at your best without optimal health. Health requires you to manage all the stressors in your life while allowing the optimal function and harmony of all your bodies systems. NO training program will foster ideal development or ideal performance if a person is stressed and unhealthy. This could be the result of a rough work situation, family life trouble, school trouble, poor nutritional habits, commute stress, or similar factors.

If you want to maximize your development and performance as an athlete and make the most from my coaching, then make sure you do everything in your power to live as healthfully as possible.

I make a big effort to go way above and beyond simply the training aspect of conditioning for a sport. I encourage you to do all that you can to create and continually improve your overall health. I am excited at the opportunity to work with you help you to pursue your athletic goals.

Our approach to coaching is simple and honest. We design our programs based on your current level of fitness, your goals, and your needs.  Using a variety of assessment tools we gain an accurate measure to determine your starting point, health challenges, preferred activities, and personal goals. Then we design a personalized plan for your success.  And finally, we offer training and support to help keep you motivated and on track.

F.A.Q

If interested in t2 coaching, please fill out the Client Intake and Athlete Profile forms.

Client Intake Form

Athlete Profile Form

• I use training peaks to load the details of your program in 2-week blocks and make changes when needed and update each block based on your progression and feedback.
• I track progress (metrics) with power, HR, pace and RPE (Rate of Perceived Effort) with data you upload and subjective feedback in your training log
• The athlete starts with a series of a swim, bike and run test wearing their power and heart rate monitor to determine specific training zones.
• I analyze swim and run from the video you send me and prescribe drills based on your technique limiter
• I respond to text and email. Phone call set up by appointment.
• I will modify your plan to your specific needs along the way so you can be as successful as possible.

Monthly Online Coaching $349 / month

Phone Consultation via SKYPE/ZOOM: $150 

Whether you are getting started or getting serious in the sport of triathlon, it can be quite a task trying to manage three different disciplines, juggling jargon like base training, tempo runs, and lactate threshold, and for many, working a full-time job. A consultation over the phone, SKPYE, with Wendy for 60 minutes to discuss your current and future health, fitness, and sports goals. I will help you:

• Set personal goals for the season
• Decide which races to go for
• Determine goals for individual disciplines
• Create an annual training plan outline

DON’T SEE A PROGRAM FOR YOU, CONTACT ME AND I WILL HELP YOU DECIDE AND CREATE A PACKAGE TO FIT YOUR NEEDS AND WANTS