Looking for a tri or running coach in Dallas, TX

Hey!! I'm in the area and there are quite a few tri groups you could look into. They might point you in the right direction. Fit2Train is one (www.fit2train.com), Dallas Athletes (www.dallasathletes.com), Playtri (www.playtri.com), Dallas Aquatic Masters has a tri/multisport group (www.damswim.com), etc. All of these people who head these up are very well qualified. Also, I would suggest maybe going to Luke's Locker in Dallas (on Oak Lawn, just a block past Lemmon) and ask someone there to look at your running gait and make sure you're in the right shoe for your issues. Shoes won't help your running side-stitch, but they may be able to understand what's going on with your lower leg. They also have a podiatrist (foot doctor) that comes in on Saturday mornings, and Wednesday evenings I believe. You can call the store and ask when Dr. Sherman will be in. They'll be able to tell you exactly when he's there.

Maybe you could join a running group. Run On in Dallas (and another one of their stores in the north part of the metroplex) has a beginning running group. Called running 101 or something like that. That could definitely be a help to you and their coaches there could analyze your running and see if there's something biomechanically that's possibly causing the lower leg problems.

Luke's Locker also has a spring training group that trains for speed at the 5K and 10K distance and also a half marathon group too. They meet at White Rock lake on Saturday mornings at 8am.

If the pain persists in your lower leg, it could be worthwhile to see a doctor. It may just be some tendonitis in your leg and with that you could take Tylenol 8-hour or Aleve. I've had more than my fair share of running injuries and ailments, so I totally understand what you're going through in that respect.

I'd start asking around in person at some of the stores or drop an email to one of these groups and ask what services they offer and if it's not what you're looking for, if they know of someone that you can talk to. Never hurts to ask.

Hope this helps!!!

WOW! Thanks for all the details!

I am trying to decide how I want to plan out my season.

I looked at the Dallas Athletes and thought about doing the "101" tri course starting in January. Or, I might just join their club.

I also looked at Run On and Luke's for running courses... but because I want to start training for the MS150 in February, I don't want running to take away from that time. Plus, the scheduled class times really don't fit my schedule. Plus, I kind of wonder if someone would have the time to focus on my gait and form, with X other students needing attention.



That is where I got my new shoes from, and I had someone pick out the right shoe for my gait. Unfortunately, it only fixed the pain for about a week.

I will check with the clubs and see if I can find a coach of some sort though.

I haven't been to a Doctor yet, simply because at my old job the health insurance required a $500 deductable... and I just started my new job. I can see a Dr. next year though. I suspect I will have to, but I was hoping that a coach of some sort could help me.



I take around 4-8 Aleve a day... due to some tooth pain (I had my fillings replaced over a year ago, and now I have constant pain, but it can be fixed with Aleve).

Thanks for your reply! I appreciate it!



Edited by KSH 2005-12-27 10:53 PM

I wish you lots of luck. I hope that you figure out the problem in your lower leg soon. I know how frustrating that can be.

Good luck!!

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Thanks... emails have been sent asking the 2 at Playtri if they can assist with my running form. I might just sign up for 1 or 2 private sessions... and then sign up for a triathlon training program with the Dallas Athletes.

There's an MS-150 in February? Or did I read that wrong....

It's not in February... I just start training then. The MS150 will be in May.