how it works
First, I would like to know your goals, training history, and how much time you would like to dedicate to training. This form will help me, but I would also like to have a kick-off chat to get to know each other better. You’ll have a chance to see whether this coach-athlete duo is a good match.
During the First 1-2 months (familiarization period) you will be introduced to possibly new training stimuli and should carefully access whether the amount of exercise is sustainable long-term. Smaller training volume that can be maintained or slowly increased for months and years produces the results.
Testing: During the familiarization period, I will ask you to do some tests, with or without blood lactate measurements. The tests, combined with your training and racing history, will help me outline your training zones and understand your strengths and weaknesses.
If you are based in Norway or the European Union, I will send you the equipment and instructions on how to perform the measurements, and ask that you return the equipment as soon as the testing is complete..
Starting from Week #1, you will receive a training plan for the next 7 days on a platform called TrainingPeaks. Each athlete's plan will have a degree of flexibility (duration of certain sessions, intensity range, or even modality of exercise: running, biking, skiing, etc.), but some sessions and sequences of sessions will be prescribed more rigidly.
All your sessions recorded with a smartwatch and heart rate belt will be synchronized in TrainingPeaks. I will be able to access all your training metrics and review the work you have done. You will rate each session using the RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) scale and leave a comment with any relevant information about the session.
I will review your sessions daily (not necessarily commenting) and make changes to the plan if necessary. At the end of each week, I will ask you to write a short (5-10 lines) report about your week. This will help me understand your general perception of the training load and your level of fatigue.
Before each of the priority races, you will receive a suggested race plan, as well as gear and nutrition strategy recommendations. A monthly video call can be scheduled for race week to discuss everything concerning the upcoming event.
