 Bill – before and after Training with Triumph Endurance Coaching The ChallengesDuring the 2017 season I gained 50 pounds and knew I needed to make a change. In addition, my brother-in-law died from ALS and I wanted to do something to honor his memory. I decided on two goals: An Ironman and the Boston Marathon. I had numerous conversations with several triathlon team members who encouraged me to hire a coach. The AchievementsQuite a lot, including my two goals: an Ironman and the Boston Marathon. I trained with TEC for 13 months leading up to Ironman Florida in November of 2018. During the training I set numerous PR’s in 5K’s, Sprint and Olympic Triathlons, and even got on the podium a few times. I also took my biking to the next level and became one of the strongest and fastest bikers in my triathlon club and I’m in my early 50’s. During the early morning of November 4, 2018, I stood next to Rich Hatch, having lost 67 lbs., mentally and physically ready to conquer Ironman Florida. What was your life like before Triumph Endurance Coaching?I started doing triathlons in 2009 after losing 90 lbs on Weight Watchers and was hooked. Over the next year I lost another 45 lbs. I went to Weight Watchers weighing 350 lbs but 375 lbs was my heaviest. I joined a triathlon club and enjoyed the team and was competing in about 4-6 triathlons every summer. I also competed in 3 half ironman races. I then experienced some injury setbacks and after returning to the sport, only competed in about 3 triathlons a year, none of which were long distance races. I also let my weight creep back up. What made Triumph Endurance Coaching stand out from other coaches?I knew Rich Hatch for several years as a member of my triathlon team. A trusted triathlon team member who knew me well, completed both of my goal races, and had experience with several coaches and their different styles, recommended I contact him. I met with Rich and felt comfortable with his approach and coaching style, checked his references, and hired him in October of 2017 – 13 months before Ironman Florida!
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 Sandy – before and after training with Triumph! The ChallengesI wanted to be the best athlete that I could possibly be so I thought that my investment in personalized coaching services was the way to go. Although I had some prior experience completing long bike rides, I was new to the sports of swimming and running and needed a coach to help me maximize my potential in these sports. I worked with a different coach before joining Triumph Endurance Coaching and had an awful experience. The AchievementsSince joining the team I’ve completed the Boston marathon, two half ironman races, numerous Olympic and Sprint distance triathlons, and some half marathons and 5K races. I’m faster than I’ve ever been in my entire life and have gotten on the podium for a few of my races. I have attained my goals and am the best athlete that I can possible be because of Triumph Endurance Coaching. What was your life like before Triumph Endurance Coaching?Before I signed up with Triumph Endurance Coaching (TEC), I had been a triathlete for one year. I did some small races and a half ironman by following a training program recommended to me from a book. I was signed up for the Boston marathon and another half ironman for the following year, and really wanted to invest in coaching services to make my race efforts more successful. What made Triumph Endurance Coaching stand out from other coaches?=Triumph Endurance Coaching offered personalized coaching services at a very reasonable price! They were attentive, professional, prompt in responding to messages, and very personable. I became part of a family when I joined Triumph Endurance Coaching. They have always given me an abundance of support and encouragement that has not only made me so successful in my triathlon endeavors but in my life itself. What services sold you on joining Triumph?The one-on-one coaching, unlimited texting and phone calls with my coach, access to all of my data on Training Peaks, monthly workouts with my coach, and frankly, the personality of my coach, who is extremely personable and easy to talk to. I feel very comfortable talking to him about any performance issues I am having.
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