At Hard & Smart Coaching we live by our mission: Coaches Who CARE. Our values of Consistency, Adaptability, Resilience and Enjoyment guide everything we do — from personalised triathlon coaching to athlete-centred training plans. By placing the whole athlete at the heart of our approach, we create a performance-driven, supportive environment for you to reach your triathlon goals.
CONSISTENCY
– Build endurance with a consistent triathlon training plan
This is the biggest and best attribute any endurance athlete can have and it’s why it’s our number one value when it comes to triathlon training
It doesn’t matter if you train 15 hours or 5 hours a week. If you do it consistently then you can improve. We will look to get triathlon training opportunities planned in as consistent and manageable a way as possible based on your individual circumstances.
As an athlete in our care, we will have a consistent approach to your training plan regardless of your ability. We do not value one performance over another - they are your performances.
ADAPTABILITY
– Your life changes; your coaching adapts
Every athlete is different. Therefore all our coaching is athlete centred. Meaning that we will take the time to understand you and how your personal circumstances affect your training and coach you accordingly.
This doesn’t just come down to how fast or how often you run. If you work shifts we will adapt around these. If you’re juggling family life we’ll find the best way to get the most out of your precious time. Sometimes life get’s in the way - and that’s ok. We adapt.
We also take a balanced approach to using both data and athlete feeling to monitor how you are responding to training and adapt your training plan accordingly.
RESILIENCE
– Bounce back stronger in your endurance journey
Triathlon training and endurance sport in general is hard. From sprint distance up to Ironman, not every training session or race will go your way.
Resilient athletes can adapt to these setbacks more effectively, maintaining their focus and adjusting their strategies as needed. This ability to bounce back and stay committed to their training goals is key to long-term success.
Endurance sports often involve repetitive motion, which can lead to overuse injuries. Physically resilient athletes are more adept at managing injuries, adhering to recovery protocols, and returning to their training more swiftly and safely.
Resilient athletes are better equipped to set realistic goals, stay motivated over the long haul, and overcome the numerous hurdles that can arise during their journey.
ENJOYMENT
– Loving the process helps you perform at your best
Do what you love. Love what you do. In order to physically better yourself you need be having fun along the way. We will always look for opportunities to keep triathlon training enjoyable allowing you to love the process as well as the eventual performance.
Explore our coaching packages designed around these values
An athlete is so much more than their physical ability and our philosophy centres around caring for the whole athlete. We use proven modelling strategies which consider biological (physical), psychological (mental), and social factors to influence your overall well-being. By being passionate about these wider circumstances we are able to drive performance to a much higher level.
HOW DOES THIS MAKE YOU FASTER?
By taking biopyschosocial factors into consideration we are able to:
Create a plan which allows you to train consistently week after week
Adapt to changing circumstances when life gets in the way
Build mental and physical resilience
Enjoy the ride!
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