TrainingPeaks - matching coach and athlete
TrainingPeaks provides the service to match coach and athlete, as well as training logging app and training plans.
Is it possible to find a well matched coach in TrainingPeaks? Â I care about the following things.
1. Training style: I recently believe in “faster, then further” approach than the opposite. Unless I am terribly wrong, I would prefer the same approach by a coach.Â
2. Target: I have specific distance and time in my mind. Unless I am ridiculously ambitious, I would prefer heading to the target.
3. Budget: I don't want to either pay too much or too less.
TrainingPeaks has the questionnaire to find the best coach. The questions are well organized, realistic and containing what I care about.
They ask personal profile such as gender, age, language, etc. Â They also ask sport, event, budget, etc. in mind. Â They also ask if I have a heart rate monitor and/or power meter?Â
They, of course, ask your level, but the options are interesting. In addition to Beginner, Intermediate and Elite, you can pick "Not quite beginner but still learning". Â Yes! That is exactly what I am!Â
Another interesting questions are "How important is it that your coach also be your cheerleader?" and "How important is it that your coach be data-driven and open to conversations with you regarding your device files?". Â Â
Some people get motivation from their coach. Other athletes prefer their coaches to be more data-driven and scientifically. Coaches can be both, but this question is gauging how much more support and motivation you 'need' from your coach.Â
I did not think about it before. However, that sounds very important aspect to determine the coaching style.Â
I filled the questionnaire. Â The system did not give me the suggestion right away. Â I guess the system asks the coaches who want to do it. Â I am looking forward to the suggestions from TrainingPeaks.