Every week for 12 weeks, my email inbox pinged with a weekly training plan from Brian. Nearly every week, the numbers, both in distance and time, seemed impossible to me. But nearly every week, I was able to meet or beat those numbers. Brian knew my limits better than I did and designed a plan specific to my wants, needs and abilities. I saw consistent improvement, felt a sense of accomplishment each week and, most importantly, stayed injury free.
"Coach Brian is a thoughtful triathlete. This translates very well into his coaching style. Yes, you'll swim, bike, and run, but his analytical process to these sports are what sets him apart. He knows how to break it down, and is always searching for new ways to maximize one's performance without reinventing the box.
- Erin Merz
Like all great coaches, he motivates, inspires, and leads. From the technical aspects of progression to efficiency to mental states and nutrition; it's all on target. You won't be disappointed with his personal attention to detail. Yet he has a "life happens" attitude that makes for a flexible plan. His statement "Train smarter, not harder" is right on point and I believe fully in his style of coaching."
- Rachel Gordon
"Brian understands the science behind each workout. He breaks it down and applies it to my training for the week so that I don’t have to. I used to dread the track and never did bike speed work. Now I actually look forward to my intervals and feel the progress I’m making. Long slow distance may help maintain endurance and burn calories, but it won’t make me faster, and it’s time-consuming. My whole strategy has been revamped, and I can feel the difference it makes."
- Mary Schmitz
"When I raced my first marathon I spent so much time before and during the race visiting porta-johns because my stomach was in knots...I was just so nervous... Afterward I discussed this nervousness with Brian (not realizing it could be my nutrition plan). After a detailed question and answer review (just like a doctor) of my eating habits the days before the race and the morning of my race, Brian figured out that maybe the nerves would not go away but with the correct nutrition plan maybe I could stop the trips to the porta-johns."
For my next few races, Brian gave me a very detailed nutrition plan for the upcoming race weekends, also including the exact times and mile markers to take gels and liquids during the race so that I did not over or under absorb needed calories. In just my second marathon his plan worked to a "T" and let me run to my potential--I blew away my PR and qualified for the Boston Marathon!"
- James Delliquanti
"Brian has an especially good way of seeing what the needs of people are and fitting into those needs. He has a good common-sense approach that is clear yet not heavy handed. In addition, he just has a friendly way about him that is easy to associate with. I've seen him demonstrate this time after time on our many miles of bike riding."
- Carl Johnson
"In an attempt to get more out of my training (okay, truth be told, in an attempt to get faster...) I've decided to take the leap into power. In the right hands the power meter offers so much potential for fine tuning training and racing goals. Brian is a master of data and its interpretation. His attention to detail as well as his grasp of overall data trends has had amazing results in other athletes. With his guidance I'm excited to refine my training and create new training sessions and speed goals."
- Elizabeth Daubner
"Brian is very realistic about your abilities and he will give you all “the tools” to make you better. He is always there for you rain or shine. There really are no words to thank you enough Brian. You have given me a new life style and I’m loving it!
- Riikka (Nökö)Aramo
"Instead of simply telling you about Brian's attention to detail and amazing encouragement as a coach, why don't I let you see for yourself but he does for me on a consistent basis:
Great job on your race, Matt! Here's what I came up with for analysis:
The 2nd place guy in your AG beat you by about 3 minutes-- 30 seconds on the swim, 2:30 on the bike, 1:00 on the run. But you were over a minute faster in transition! Looks like you had a good solid race all around. Good work on holding back a little on the bike to have a strong run. It probably paid off. Other than those few sprinters, you were right up there. Your consistency across all of the legs is a great sign--very balanced!
Furthermore, Brian has really helped me in my struggle to balance racing with a busy family life. I used to get anxious about race preparation but under his guidance I can worry less and race fast.
- Matt Beltran