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Triathlon 70.3 coaching for half distance goals

Get ready for your next 70.3 triathlon with an online coach who plans your swim, bike and run around your life. Build a realistic half distance plan, track progress and get feedback in one place through Good Coach App.

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Online triathlon coach for your next race

Work with an online triathlon coach for sprint, Olympic, 70.3 or full distance. Get a tailored swim, bike and run plan with feedback, strength work and data review in one place through Good Coach App.

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Triathlon swim coaching for stronger starts

Work with a triathlon swim coach online to improve technique, breathing, sighting and race confidence. Get swim sessions that fit your full triathlon ...

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Advanced marathon coaching for faster racing

Already have marathon experience and want a faster time. Work with a marathon coach who fine tunes your training, pacing and race strategy using data ...

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Online triathlon coach for your next race

Work with an online triathlon coach and get a plan that fits your life, not just your race date. Your coach builds and adjusts your swim, bike and run...

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Coach for your first marathon

Getting ready for your first marathon. Work with a coach who builds a realistic plan, guides your long runs and race pace, and adjusts training around...

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Beginner marathon coach for your first 42k

Training for your first marathon or coming back after a long break. Work with a beginner friendly marathon coach who builds a realistic plan, tracks y...

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Marathon and half marathon coaching online

Work with an online marathon coach and get a training plan that fits your life, not just your race date. Progress safely toward your next half or full...

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Find a online running coach in Cardiff

Looking for a running coach in Cardiff? Get an online coach who understands local routes, hills and races, with training plans, feedback and data in o...

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Find a running coach in Edinburgh

Find a running coach in Edinburgh and train with a plan that fits your routes, races and Scottish weather. Work with an online running coach through G...

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Find a Running Coach in the UK

Find a running coach in the UK and get a tailored plan, clear feedback, and easy progress tracking. Connect with an online running coach and start tr...

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Running coach in London, online through Good Coach App

Work with an online running coach for London races and routes. Get a personal running plan, clear feedback and data driven coaching through Good Coach...

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Online running coach for your next running goal

Work with a personal running coach online and get a plan that fits your life. Your coach builds and adjusts your training through Good Coach App, with...

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Genes and running vs. joy in running

“To what extent do the results of our efforts depend on hard work, and to what extent is everything influenced by what we were simply born as?" Somewh...

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Training with the coach will help you to run faster

Running is one of the most accessible and effective forms of physical activity that promotes health, fitness, and mental well-being. However, to achie...

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The impact of aging on sporting performance - more ways to improve

In this article I address a further part of the scientific preview "Why Are Masters Sprinters Slower Than Their Younger Counterparts? Physiological, B...

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Why are master runners slower?

You have probably noticed that as athletes age, their sports performance capabilities decrease. Sports performance is no longer as good as it used to ...

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Good Coach App supports Mystery Mountain athletes for second year in a row

For the second year in a row, Good Coach App is making its services available for free to Mystery Mountain participants.

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Unlock Your Potential: How Working with a Coach Outperforms Online Plans

Discover why working with a personal coach through the Good Coach App can outperform generic online training plans. Get personalized workouts, injury ...

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Interview with Holley Samuel, a certified sports dietitian and personal trainer

Recently, we had a chance to talk with Holley Samuel - the founder and owner of Holley Fueled Nutrition, a board-certified sports dietitian, certified...

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The future of running and trends to follow

The running industry is constantly evolving, with new trends and technologies emerging every year that are changing the way we approach running. In th...

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Why do you need a running plan?

The goal of any training plan is to develop and improve specific parameters, as well as physical and psychological qualities. In this blog post, we ha...

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How to prepare for the marathon?

After starting regular training, one of the next logical steps is to participate in the marathon. Therefore, we prepared an article with useful tips t...

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Top online coaching apps comparison

In the constantly changing world of athletic coaching and training, choosing the right coaching app is one of the crucial elements for each athlete. W...

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Elevating Athlete Feedback with the Good Coach App

The Good Coach App for coaches is distinguished by its detail-oriented approach to communication between coach and athlete, which allow comprehensive ...

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The Science of Coaching Apps: An Essential Tool for Personal Development

Coaching apps have become a popular tool for individuals seeking guidance in various aspects of their lives. These apps have revolutionized the way we...

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Why coaches should use online coaching applications like the Good Coach App

Coaching is an essential part of sports and fitness activities. A coach is responsible for guiding athletes, helping them achieve their goals, and imp...

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How to be a good coach?

Coaching is a rewarding and challenging profession that requires dedication, patience, and a willingness to help others. As a coach, you have the oppo...

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Post-workout regeneration - what should it look like?

Do you stick to your training plan and meticulously perform all exercises? Don't forget about proper recovery! This element is as important as diligen...

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Interview before the first personal training - how to conduct it?

Interviewing a potential client before the first training session is a cornerstone of any personal trainer's job. However, are you sure you are conduc...

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The 5 most common mistakes personal trainers make. How to avoid them?

Personal trainer is a profession that has simply become fashionable in certain circles. However, it takes determination and multi-faceted skills to be...

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How do you know a good running coach?

Finding a good running coach is not an easy task. Such a person should have the right knowledge, skills and approach to their charges. Currently, many...

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Does a personal trainer also have to be a nutritionist?

A healthy and active lifestyle is a conscious choice for an increasing number of people. In order to maximise the effects that regular training brings...

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What are the 5 benefits you get from a workout planning app?

Imagine having all the tools you need to organise your work in one place. Sound tempting? If you value comfort, you'll also appreciate Good Coach's wo...

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Why is it important to use applications for coaches (better than a spreadsheet)?

Tools to improve communication and project management are becoming increasingly popular around the world. We are familiar with applications that are u...

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How to be a good coach?

The cooperation between an athlete and a coach is a special relationship. It requires a lot of trust, knowledge, responsibility and patience. By hirin...

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Sprint running practice - part 2

In running sprints, correct technique is very important. If we catch the mistakes and understand the mechanics of the movement, we will already have l...

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Sprints as supplementary workout for long-distance running

One of the more underrated workouts in long-distance running are sprints. They have many benefits for runners, and if used sensibly, with the right pr...

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Development of the periodisation of sports training in the 20th century

As Europe sank into the darkness of the Middle Ages, man and his physical development ceased to interest anyone. It was not until the Renaissance and ...

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Stretching in the context of running trainings

Stretching is something everyone talks about. We used to treat stretching almost religiously, like a practice that allows us to run better and avoid i...

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The ancient roots of periodisation in sport

Understanding the principles of periodisation in sport first requires going back to its roots. It is not a completely new concept, its origins date ba...

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