An affordable coaching programme for those who have already completed a 70.3, or have a strong background in endurance sport

IRONMAN is the world's greatest sporting challenge

When preparing for an event of this scale, you cannot afford to simply make it up as you go along and hope for the best. Up to 25% of athletes who sign up to an IRONMAN never make it into the water, and DNF rates can reach over 30%. Trying to wing your preparation isn't an option, when you consider the time and money invested to get to the start line.

Most athletes will either work with a coach, or purchase a training plan to help them achieve their goal. 

Training Plan

Written by an experienced coach, these take the form of a series of workouts for you to follow. 

These help remove the guesswork from your training. Prevent you from going out too hard and burning out, while also reducing the risk of injury.

While some plans are simply a list of workouts, my training plans self adjust for your fitness level, include videos demonstrating different exercises, and come with a free training guide which helps you navigate issues such as illness, injury and schedule clashes.

Delivered via TrainingPeaks, my plans send workouts direct to your watch or cycle computer with individual targets based on your current fitness. 

No more hours trawling YouTube or creating workouts to follow in Garmin Connect. It streamlines the process and reduces the mental load.

However, there is still no accountability or feedback loop. Nobody to ask questions, or seek reassurance from when things start to go wrong. The plan may also be too easy, or hard for you. Especially if you are much stronger in one sport than the others.

Bespoke Coaching

Working with a coach on an intensive 1to1 basis is the most reliable way to improve. 

This isn't just about having someone write you a training plan around your schedule every week, it's having someone to message with your questions, to hop on a call with when the motivation takes a wobble. 

It's having an experienced eye to review videos of your form, help you pick out the best equipment for race day, choose the right events and plan your season to help you tread that tightrope between high performance and burnout. 

It's daily data analysis, comments on all your workouts, adjustments to your plan and help optimising your diet.

The biggest downside to this is the cost. As a highly qualified and experienced coach, my bespoke coaching costs £250 a month. While I'd like to think this offers good value for monty, it still puts it out of reach for many.

Additionally, some may just not want that much contact, and prefer to get on with things themselves, preferring a more hands off approach. 

28 Week Training Plan

You will gain immediate, full access to your 28 week training plan, ready to download into your TrainingPeaks calendar.

Never used TrainingPeaks before? Don't worry, I also include my TrainingPeaks for Triathletes mini course. It helps you setup your account, sync your devices, set your thresholds and understand the terminology.

Even if everything seems a bit overwhelming, I can talk you through it all during your first coached session

Eight Coaching Sessions

As part of the programme you get eight 1to1 coached sessions with me, a British Triathlon High Performing Coach and IRONMAN Certified Coach. 

Each session starts with an update from you about how the last block of training has gone, You can share what went well, what didn't go so well, and what your next month looks like.

I then tweak the training plan to suit you. We can extend some sessions, shorten others. Add in an extra rest day, or even some additional sessions. 

We then go through a short coached session covering the following topics

Session 1: Introductions

The first session is a chance for us to have a proper conversation, so I can learn about you, your experience in the sport, time available to train, existing commitments or anything else that needs to be a consideration in your first month of training. 

By the end of this session I will have a much clearer idea of how to tailor the training plan to you. You will feel more confident and reassured in your ability to achieve your goals.

Session 2: Swim Technique 

As a 70.3 finisher you can clearly swim well, but that's not to say you couldn't improve your technique. I take the time to talk you through the more technical aspects of the freestyle swim stroke. If you can bring along a video of you swimming I will analyse it and give you some feedback on how to improve.

By the end of the session I will have a clearer idea on the best swim sessions to set you. You will have a better understanding of the nuances of the swim stroke, and some tips to take away for your next swim session to give you free speed. 

Session 3: Day To Day Nutrition 

 The saying is that you can't outrun a bad diet. While this is generally a reference to those who are using exercise to lose weight, but the same is true of those training for performance. Without the proper balance of carbohydrate, protein and fat, you will be leaving performance on the table.

By the end of this session you will 

Session 4: Sports science 

I don't expect you to blindly follow a training plan. I want you to follow the plan while understanding exactly why you're doing the sessions, and how they're making you faster. The better you understand how your body works and adapts to exercise, the greater the buy into your training.

By the end of this session you will have a much better understanding of different energy systems, your metabolism, performance metrics, how your muscles work and an understanding of how each session makes you faster.

Session 5: Sports nutrition 

While nutrition is important in a 70.3, you can make mistakes and get away with it. Over an IRONMAN, mistakes you make with your nutrition are measured in hours. 

By the end of this session you will have a better understanding of the different macronutrients, and what numbers we need to hit on race day. You will understand the function of carbohydrate, electrolytes and hydration, and will go away with a plan you can start practicing in training.

Session 6: Course Analysis 

 Every IRONMAN event is different, and courses change from year to year. We take the time to go through the course together in detail, to see if we need to adjust our training to better prepare for the course.

At the end of the session you will have a much better insight into the unique demands of the course, and know exactly what to expect on race day. Tricky corners, location of aid stations, currents you can expect on the swim course, nothing will take you by surprise on the big day. 

Session 7: Race Planning  

By this point we will have a good idea of our targets for race day. The aim of this session is to create a full race plan for you, to ensure you maximise your performance over the course.

By the end of this session you will have an estimated finish time, complete with power targets for the bike sent straight to your computer/watch, created with Best Bike Split. We can update your nutrition plan and create a strategy to help us get around the run course as efficiently as possible. 

Session 8: Race Briefing 

The final coached session takes place in the days before your race. This is your chance to ask last minute questions, create strategies to adjust to the expected weather conditions and go through any last minute anxieties with me.

By the end of this session you will have an updated race plan, feel more in control and ready to become an IRONMAN.

Triathlon Courses

Is there a sport more complex than triathlon?

Between swimming, cycling, running, strength, nutrition and all of the equipment required to complete an IRONMAN, it's very easy to feel overwhelmed. 

When you purchase my programme, you get instant access to all of the following triathlon courses:

Triathlon Swimming Masterclass: RRP £50

Introduction to Strength and Conditioning for Triathlon: RRP £50

IRONMAN Race Day Nutrition: RRP £25

Fat Loss For Triathletes: RRP £30

IRONMAN Race Day Success: RRP £10

Hill Climbing Masterclass: RRP £10

Clipless Confidence: RRP £5

That's £185 in free content to help you build towards your IRONMAN, available immediately on our exclusive app so you can learn on the go.

Free TrainingPeaks Premium Subscription

Our plans are delivered via TrainingPeaks as it is the best software on the market.

However, the best features are behind a paywall. The ability to see in depth data and move workouts around on your calendar are, unfortunately, premium features.

So we cover the cost for you.

TrainingPeaks Premium costs USD $19.95 per month. As a coach I can get this for a lower price, and cover the price of your premium subscription for the duration of the programme. 

Not only do you gain full control over your calendar and data, you also get access to TrainingPeaks virtual. This software talks to your indoor trainer to provide engaging visuals, simulate riding on varied terrain, participate in races, group rides, time trials and more. 

Please note that you will receive an email after purchasing with instructions on how to redeem your subscription. 

MEET YOUR COACH

My name is Simon Olney, I've have spent the last ten years helping athletes complete their first IRONMAN.

Athletes like you. Not professional athletes, but athletes with full time jobs, who work full time jobs, have a family and have to pay for their own kit. I worked in the film industry for ten years, so understand the challenges that come with fitting training in around a stressful, demanding job. 

My plans are written to be simple to understand yet effective. My job is to get you round your first IRONMAN, not try to bamboozle you with complex language. That's not to say that my plans are basic though.

I have taken my professional development very seriously. I am a British Triathlon High Performing Coach, IRONMAN Certified Coach, Strength and Conditioning Coach, Certified Nutrition Coach, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Level 2 Swimming Teacher and Level 4 Personal Trainer. 

I am committed to helping everyday athletes like you achieve their dreams at the right price.

Let's talk pricing

I didn't start coaching purely to make money. If I did, I would be cold messaging executives  on LinkedIn all day rather than building programmes like this.

I want to offer good quality coaching at a fair price.

The value of the training plan, courses and TrainingPeaks Premium subscription comes to over £350 on their own.

The cost of this programme is £590 (or regional equivalent). That's less than £21 a week to be guided to your first IRONMAN finish by a qualified coach. 

That's probably less than you paid for your event entry. And a fraction of what you'll be spending on your bike, wetsuit, running shoes, pools fees, bike service, travel, accommodation and merchandise. 

It's not just about finances though. It's about the time you will save. No more hours spent trawling through YouTube, double guessing your training or doing unnecessary sessions. My programme helps you protect your time, so you can prioritise your family and social life. 

While it would be incredibly foolish of me to make any guarantees about results, your chances of finishing with a time you're proud of will skyrocket when you choose to work with me.