Do I need to live near my coach in order to be coached by him or her?

The answer is NO! We coach athletes from coast to coast and in Europe, Africa, South and Central America!

How does remote coaching work?

All athletes must have access to the Training Peaks app (premium is included in your coaching fee) a heart rate monitor and a watch which is compatible with Training Peaks. Most of our athletes have a Garmin Fenix, XT or Sunnto. Coaches use Training Peaks to deliver workouts, analyze and communicate with their athletes regardless of the time zone they reside in.

What are the basic requirements to get started with coaching?

Swimming: Must be able to swim 500 yards (if unable, we require swim lessons)

Biking: Need to own the basics - bike and helmet. We highly recommend a bike (turbo) trainer as well.

Running: Basic equipment.

What is the difference between a coach and a training plan?

A training plan is a static set of workouts for a pre-determined set of time. A training plan does not take into consideration illness, work or travel and does not offer coach analysis and feedback. At Evolve, we do not offer training plans. We pride ourselves in how we work closely with each of our athletes and their specific needs to create workouts that are tailored to the athlete. Click here for plan specifics.

How long do most athletes get coached for?

At a minimum we require four months. For a long course event the ideal time frame is 10 months. However, over 80 percent of our athletes are coached year round with the longest tenure of six years.

How do I know which Evolve coach is right for me?

Upon initial contact we do a phone call to determine each athlete’s individual needs and goals and at that point a coach recommendation is made. Potential athletes then speak with the coach to determine if the coach is a good fit. A strong athlete/coach relationship is essential and we take time to make sure that we make a good match.