Triathlon Coaching That Gets You Faster & Stronger—Without Wasted Effort

Looking for a Triathlon Coach? Here's What to Expect

Most triathlon training plans give you workouts. We give you results. At Sense Endurance Coaching, we cut the noise. No gimmicks, no wasted miles—just training designed to make you faster. From first-time finishers to athletes chasing podiums, we help athletes train smarter, race stronger, and avoid the common mistakes that slow them down.

Head Coach Tom leads the way with a no-nonsense, results-driven approach. Having worked with athletes of all levels, his philosophy is built on efficiency, strength, and smart race execution—not just logging endless miles.

Whether you’re preparing for your first triathlon or chasing a new personal best, our coaching is built around efficiency. We focus on what moves the needle: building strength, refining technique, and ensuring every session serves a purpose.

If you're serious about training smarter and racing stronger, here’s what working with Sense Endurance Coaching looks like:

Before Our Coaching Relationship

Step 1: The Initial Call – Are We a Good Fit?

Great coaching isn’t just about workouts—it’s about understanding what works for you. Before we start working together, we make sure we’re the right fit. This first call helps determine if our coaching approach aligns with your needs.

We’ll discuss:

• Your current training approach and race history
• Your goals—what you want to achieve and why
• Your approach to training—how structured you like the train, how you like to receive feedback, any uncertainties you may have
• Any specific challenges, injuries, or time constraints

If we’re a good match, we move forward. If not, we’ll be upfront about it.

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Step 2: Intake & Second Call – Laying the Groundwork

Once we’ve agreed to work together, you’ll fill out a brief intake form covering:

• Athletic history
• Strengths and weaknesses
• Injury history
• Weekly availability
• Planned races

Then, we’ll have a second call to map out your season and clarify:

• How we’ll structure your training week based on your availability and commitments
• Key areas for improvement—technical weaknesses, pacing issues, or biomechanical adjustments
• How we’ll communicate and make adjustments
• Expectations for training load and feedback

We'll link your TrainingPeaks account to our coaching account so that we can check your training history and provide you with workouts.

Once you start training, we will also request a swim video to assess your stroke. We’ll periodically ask for updated videos to track your progress and ensure any technical improvements are translating into better efficiency and speed.

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During Our Coaching Relationship

Effortless Communication – No Barriers, No Limits

You’ll never be left waiting for a ‘weekly check-in’ or wondering if you should ask a question.

✅ Need a last-minute tweak to your session? Message us.

✅ Have a question about your season? Call us.

✅ Want to share the excitement of a new bike purchase or a surprise training session with a pro? Go for it—We want to hear about it!

Training is serious, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun. Whether it’s race-day nerves or celebrating a great session, we're here to support you every step of the way.

Start of the Season – Finding Your Groove

In the early weeks, we focus on getting the structure right. This means:

• Finding a realistic weekly training schedule that fits your life
• Communicating often about availability, expectations, and workload
• Identifying any early technical or efficiency gaps in your swim, bike, or run
• Setting the right training intensities—both learning you to go by feel and ensuring you’re training at the correct effort levels

This phase is about building consistency and making sure the structure works before layering on intensity and race-specific work.

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During the Season – Dialling in Execution with a Flexible Approach

Once consistency is established, we focus on:

• Ensuring the right balance of intensities so that you make the desired progress
• Monitoring how your body responds to sessions and making daily or weekly adjustments as needed
• Checking if you’re executing workouts properly—pacing, effort, and stroke mechanics for swimmers
• Making sure you’re not just accumulating miles but getting stronger, faster, and more efficient
• Regular touchpoints to ensure training is aligned with race goals
• We check every session you do, commenting where necessary, and we regularly keep in touch with you to check how you're doing and feeling about the way you're progressing

While structure is important, the approach is always flexible. If a long ride is scheduled for Saturday but the weather looks terrible, we simply move it. If work gets in the way of a session, we adjust the week accordingly. We build training around your life—not the other way around. Progress comes from consistency, not perfection.

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Lead-Up to a Race – Strategy & Execution

In the final weeks before a race, the focus shifts to race preparation and execution:

• Race strategy discussions—pacing, terrain considerations, effort management
• Refining intensity control—ensuring you know how to pace correctly
• Helping you plan your workouts around any travel
• Final tweaks to swim, bike, and run mechanics to ensure you’re race-ready
• Nutrition planning—helping you figure out your nutrition needs and preparing a nutrition plan for the big day

By this point, training has prepared you to execute confidently on race day. No second-guessing, no surprises—just a clear plan built from months of consistent work.

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Ready to Train Smarter & Race Stronger?

You’ve put in the effort. You’ve trained hard. But to reach your true potential, you need the right plan, expert guidance, and a coach who's invested in your success.

You’ve put in the effort—now it’s time to make it count. Schedule your free consultation today.