I used one of Steve's 2 month marathon training plans following IM Cork HALF DISTANCE. The plan also included bike and swim. At no point did I feel like I was overtraining or being pushed over my limit. Steve was quick to respond to any questions I had. Highly recommended.
Following the training plan worked like a charm, no surprises on race day
I appreciate your program. I felt like your training worked really well for me as well as how you set things up in Training Peaks, it was great to have trust in the HR zones and see the progression. The last Triathlon I did was in 2012, California HALF DISTANCE which I finished in 5:40. A decade later, I finished Florida HALF DISTANCE in 5:32, a new PR!
15 months without racing but I can honestly say that Coach Steve's plans keep me motivated day in day out. Recently we discussed and changed my training regime from IM to Olympic distance training. Yep, due to this bad worldwide situation my IM dream is on hold for the time being. I m honestly more confident as an athlete thanks to Steve's base training and yeah I m so ready and pumped to race!
Thank you, coach. The run is where I felt the best. I followed your mantra, tighten the core, lean forward, and take a step. Felt wonderful the whole way thru the run. I must say, I followed your plan to 90% of it and started the day with a 15hr goal for a first timer and I am thrilled I hit it with room to spare! And all this was with just a TP plan with no interaction on a weekly basis. I am sold 🙂 .. I think those that have access to you often are going to crush their races
This program was absolutely crucial to me completing my first HALF DISTANCE. As I did not have a lot of free time to dedicate to it, this plan helped make me feel that I was getting every ounce of performance from the effort I put in. It was also great to have Steven so quick and responsive with any questions about training that I had along the way. Had a wonderful time through it all and can’t wait to train for another with my coach by my side!
I just want to say thank you for your training plan, videos and online support.
I competed in the Calgary 70.3 last Sunday.
Crossing the finish line was unbelievable!
I almost could have qualified for worlds and I really wanted to thank you for your training and support.
All the training sessions were great and I felt very prepared for the event today.
10 months of training culminated in an Olympic length triathlon, my “A” race for this season, at the BBSC Triathlon Boulder Sunset Triathlon at Boulder Reservoir. 1500m swim, 40km bike, 10k run (0.93 miles, 26.4 miles, and 6.3 miles)
Coach Steve’s HALF DISTANCE training plan not only got me to the finish line on my first HALF DISTANCE FULL DISTANCE event, but managed to prepare me well enough to beat my expected 6 hours by 22 minutes!
Will most definately stick to SMart Endurance for my next event.
Your Training Plan which I followed was fantastic and with a little patience, I could feel myself getting stronger as time passed since late January.
Your Youtube video regarding tapering was true to a tee – I fully expected and experienced the niggling doubts in the few days up to race day, particularly as I hadn’t tested myself competitively recently, but when the curtain raised, everything went exactly to plan and the training kicked well into action
The plan prepared me perfectly for my first full distance triathlon and meant I was able to complete it quicker than I could possibly imagine. The videos that come with it and are on the YouTube channel are fantastic extra information. I would definitely recommend these plans for anyone!
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