Meet Moray - endurance cyclist
I’ve been working with Moray for a couple of years now preparing him for the challenging Haute Route events which culminate each year in two 7-day back-to-back events in the Alps & Pyrenees. These are really tough events with riders having to deal with long climbs, fast/technical descents, high altitude & very changeable weather. It’s basically ride, eat, drink, rest, repeat!
Moray is a very experienced cyclist & so my role tends to be more as physiologist than technical cycling coach. A lot of my work involves preparing Moray's annual training plan as part of the PERFORMANCE coaching package, monitoring his training load & performance. We always review the previous year, identify strengths & weaknesses & then chat about his goals/aspirations for the coming year. This helps me identify the physiological demands of trying to meet those performance goals & plan the necessary training blocks.
Meet Leanne - ultra runner
During 2020, I’ve been working with Leanne as she prepared for the UTM Mont Blanc CCC race in the Alps. This is a mountain race, with numerous high altitude (+2500m) trails, tricky weather conditions that require training, special equipment & self-sufficiency. The cancellation of the event meant we had to change the longer term plan the plan & shift the focus to some shorter term ‘fun’ stepping-stone challenges. Having the flexibility to reset, shift priorities & set shorter term goals is really important. It allows you to focus on really building the base endurance & helps maintain motivation.
Meet Holly - running, fitness & well-being
Holly loves running & enjoys being part of the running community in Brighton & Hove. Although Holly wants to improve her 5 & 10-km performance times, running forms just one part of Holly's active lifestyle. In addition to running, Holly enjoys cycling, hiking, yoga, swimming, stand up paddle boarding & strength & conditioning classes. My challenge is to incorporate all this into a training plan, that also focuses on her performance goals!
For Holly, the ESSENTIAL coaching package provides her with the full breadth of training she enjoys whilst enabling her to work towards improving those run times!