When I started training for my first triathlon, I treated it just like my marathon training. I had completed several 26.2 mile races with nothing more than a few suggestions gleaned from the Internet and a lot of miles in the log. It only took a short while to figure out that I was going to need more help, at least when it came to the concept of actually running the race.
Shortly after completing that first event, I attended a meeting of the Fox Cities Triathlon Club, or Tri Foxes. Being in a club while training for my second triathlon made a world of difference. Having access to people with a great deal more experience and expertise was a huge benefit. So much so that I went from barely swimming the 220 yards of my first race to completing a 1500 yard swim in the second race without ever breaking out of freestyle.
As with many clubs, the Tri Foxes have several coaches as part of the team. One recent addition to our club is a husband-wife team who lead PRTriCoach. They are wonderful examples of what makes the triathlon community so amazing. They take their abilities, expertise, and passion and share it with others.
Lee combines 20 years of swim coaching with more than 13 years working with American Bicycle Group, which manufactures bikes for Litespeed, Merlin, and Quintana Roo. Brenda, when not making things glow at a local nuclear power plant (from one nuke to another), is busy racking up impressive finishes at everything from triathlon to adventure races. For fun, Brenda commutes to work minus the car. She uses kayaks, canoes, and bikes to get where she needs to go.
For those in northeast Wisconsin looking for a local solution to coaching, PRTriCoach is worth a look. In addition to personal coaching, they offer various clinics and hold training workouts throughout the year. They can also complete blood lactate testing, allowing training to be focused more effectively. And for those outside the area, my experiences from the past year highlight the benefits of having a coach, even if that coach is located thousands of miles away.
Take some time and stop by PRTriCoach if you are looking for a boost to your next season. Lee and Brenda are energetic, enthusiastic experts in endurance events.
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