Coaching

My approach is relatively simple.   I like to make sure we are fully committed to a reasonable schedule that will adapt to your lifestyle (both work and family).  The goal is to focus on three key endurance sessions each week and three higher intensity sessions.  Ideally the higher intensity would be during the week as they tend to be shorter and more focused sessions.  The longer endurance sessions typically are on the weekend.   Each of these sessions are combined with an often secondary workout or strength and conditioning session.    Consistency is key in not only training, but also on slowly increasing your volume for races.  Over-increasing the load and exaggerated efforts can only lead to injury which is not the goal. 

I focus on maintaining most of your training in what is typically known as a zone 2 heart rate zone and more often referred to as an aerobic heart rate zone.  This is where the endurance is built, which is what the goal is.   The higher intensity work will usually be held in short intervals in an anaerobic zone with short recoveries in between.  This enhances and builds further on your aerobic pathway and allows your body to slowly adapt to increasing speed.  Improvement requires time and effort.  At the same time is requires consistency and focus. My coaching technique is to fully support you on the path and the journey.