15 week program, Sept 1 - Dec 14
Individualized coaching through a modular training program
Register Now!
Use the google form found here to sign up: To The Point Training IWLQ
Individualized or group coaching?
Both! Training plans will be individualized to suit each athlete’s needs with a modular training program. For each of swim, bike, and run, 3-5 different training programs are being built to suit any individual’s needs for various ability levels, fitness coming into the program, and available training time respective to each sport. Some workouts will coincide across all plans, such that each week there will be a few workouts that can be done as a group.
What’s included? Everything you need to have a great race!
- Athlete Questionnaire - form to learn about your experience, ability, equipment, etc.
- Initial Consult - Facetime or phone call to discuss the Athlete Questionnaire, determine which combinations of the modular program will be best to start with initially, etc.
- Modular Training Program on Training Peaks - your program in one place where you can upload and review training data, and log comments about each workout.
- Discussion Board - Facebook group to ask questions about the training, where the answers can be seen by everyone in the group.
- Benchmark Workouts - workouts used periodically to monitor progress and help identify goals and develop a race plan.
- Progress Review - adjustment to which modular programs are being used.
- Race Plans - strategies for great race execution including mental aspects, nutrition and individualized pacing targets.
- Post Race Review - follow up conversation in person, Facetime, or call to review the details of your race, evaluate your performance and consider ways to improve next time.
In person coaching?
- Some, however most will be done online through Training Peaks. Additional interaction through Facetime or phone calls, facebook discussion, and google docs.
- I plan to visit the La Quinta area 2-4 times during the program timeframe to participate in group workouts as well as meet with people individually. I will be there for race week.
- Dates will be announced for specific weekends for group training that I will attend.
Who is this program good for?
- First time to experienced triathletes, training for IM70.3 IWLQ.
- Those looking to try out working with a coach for the first time or simply looking for an affordable structured and guided training plan.
- Those who do not require weekly (or daily) interaction with their coach.
Who is this program not good for?
- Those who want a high level of interaction… frequent conversations, lots of questions, detailed and frequent workout review/analysis, persistent issues that need a high level of attention to address, etc.
If this describes you, please inquire about my standard coaching.
About Matthew Shanks
- 15 years of experience in triathlon.
- 6 years of experience in triathlon coaching.
- Bachelors of Science in Athletic Training.
- Has coached many athletes to significant PRs and other personal goals.
- Has coached several athletes to qualify for Kona, Boston, and Pro Card.
- Professional coach (full time), also racing as a pro triathlete on the side.
- 17 full distance triathlons completed, including Kona twice and sub 9 hours three times.
- USAT Certified Coach.
Total Cost
- Standard Registration: $556
- Early Registration *Register by Aug 17th*: $526
- SSTC July Special *For SSTC Members who register by July 31*: $496
Optional upgrade to Training Peaks Premium account: $36 for the 15 week duration.
- TP Premium gives access to more charts to review your training data, as well as the ability to enter events such as work trips or vacations, or shuffle days of the week for your workouts.
Payment Policy
Payment is accepted via credit card, check, Zelle or Venmo. Zelle or Venmo are preferred if you do not have a preference yourself.
The first payment is due at the time of registration, and is $139.
The second, third and fourth payments are due on Sept 1st, Oct 1st, and Nov 1st, and are each:
- $139 with the Standard Registration (add $12 for TP Premium)
- $129 with the Early Registration (add $12 for TP Premium)
- $119 with the SSTC July Special (add $12 for TP Premium)
Register Now!
Use the google form found here to sign up: To The Point Training IWLQ