We offer coaching through a web-based application. The app pairs with an athletes Garmin GPS watch, telling the athletes what they need to do for the day while simultaneously telling us how the athlete did when completing the session. We are able to capture data from almost all smart training watches. The App may be downloaded for free by all athletes during the onboarding process.
The A-Team Coaches offer the following personalised run strength and endurance coaching:
- Personalised training plans accommodating each athletes work, family and club commitments;
- Run-focused strength and stability training accompanied by explanatory YouTube videos;
- Female-specific training dependent on an athlete’s menstrual cycle (Ann & David only);
- Race specific pacing plans;
- Nutrition and supplement advice;
- Periodic threshold testing and training pace updates (periodically as required);
- Pre-Comrades and Pre-Two Oceans motivational / informational talks; and
- One-on-one engagements in pursuit of each athlete’s individual running goals.
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Strength Training
Run-specific strength training in included within each athletes plan, at no additional cost. This training may be done at the gym or at home, subject to the purchase of a few key items such as a kettlebell, dumbbells, a bosu ball, a pilates ball and resistance bands.
Coaching Fees
A-Team Coaching charges a standard monthly rate to all athletes based in South Africa (with an adjusted international coaching fee). This flat rate covers each of the services identified above as well as check-in’s via WhatsApp or email and telephone calls on request. Occasionally, group runs and meet up’s will be scheduled where many athletes are likely to be in the same location (e.g. in Cape Town ahead of the Two Oceans Half and Ultra Marathon).
Regrettably, we do not offer group training sessions nor do we facilitate time trials, track workouts or group long runs. Athletes are encouraged to run with their ASA-affiliated running clubs or with local training groups in their area.
All coaching fees are payable in advance and are non-refundable.
Should you be unable to afford the standard coaching fee, David and Ann will be happy to engage with you to determine an affordable alternative to the standard coaching offering.
