Subject: RE: Training Programs to UseJoe Friel's books are good for building a knowledge base--agree! I still use his checklists for racing (and have been in the sport for over a decade now ). In my early years in the sport, I made a lot of use of the free programs on this site (plus there are more available with a paid Bronze or Silver membership for a pretty nominal fee ). I found them generally well-designed with a good balance of training across the three sports, and used them with some success for races ranging from sprint to half-ironman distance. I did need to tweak them a little for my personal strengths, weaknesses, and time constraints. They are great for getting started.
If you want a more personalized approach, Training Peaks has a feature that allows you to find a coach, for a fee. Personally I think this is more useful after you have been in the sport for a while and have some idea of your strengths, weaknesses, and goals, and what type of expertise and level of support you are looking for in a coach. |