The 2026 "Oh Crap, I Need a Plan" Post
So here we are staring down the barrel of 2026. Weird, right?
I was looking at my own calendar yesterday. Somewhere between the work deadlines, the family logistics, and trying to figure out how to squeeze in a run before the sun drops behind the trees at, like, 4:30 PM… something hit me.
This stuff is hard.
Life gets loud. It hums in the background all day, and sometimes it roars. And when you’re trying to chase a big athletic goal, it doesn’t take much for training to be the first thing that slides off the plate. I’ve had plenty of moments where my shoes were sitting by the door and I was sitting there staring at them, knowing exactly what I should do but feeling totally whipped by the day.
That’s actually why I’m writing this.
I’ve decided I got room for exactly 7 new athletes in 2026. Not eight. Not ten. Seven. Enough to keep things personal and tight, which is how I like to coach.
Why I’m doing this (and why now)
Coaching is something I take seriously. Not in the drill sergeant way. More in the I’ve-been-there way. I know what it feels like to want something badly while juggling everything else that comes with being an adult with a job, a family, a life, and still trying to show up for yourself.
Yeah, I’m certified. That part’s fine. But the thing that actually shapes how I coach is the experience. The miles. The setbacks. The comebacks. The little victories that no one else notices. I’ve had the injuries, the bad races, the self doubt, and also the moments where everything clicks and you remember exactly why you love this sport.
I’m invested in seeing you win in your own way.
Here’s the deal
I keep things simple. The world has enough complexity.
It’s a flat fee of $125 a month.
That’s it. No upsells. No premium tiers. No weird hidden anything. Just real coaching from someone who genuinely gives a damn about helping you get where you want to go.
Here is what we’ll do together:
A training plan built around your actual life.
(Not a PDF I copy and pasted from 2019. If you work late on Tuesdays, we don’t schedule 2 hour runs on Tuesdays. Simple.)Weekly check-ins. so we can adapt when life throws curveballs.
Workouts that match the goal you’re chasing. We train with intention.
Accountability and honest feedback. I’ll be the one reminding you that you’ve got this, or the one telling you to pump the brakes because you’re digging too deep on a random Tuesday.
Full support on the stuff that matters. Nutrition. Mindset. Pacing. Race prep. All the gritty pieces that add up when things get hard.
And you’ll get access to the Givin_It_A_Tri Discord community, which includes direct coach access, live group calls, and a vault full of tools and tips our private athletes lean on every week.
Let's see if we're a fit
If you’ve been thinking about getting some structure in place for 2026, or you just want someone to help you carry the planning load while you focus on the doing, this might be the right time.
Message me if you want one of the seven spots.
And if you’re unsure, or you just want to talk through your goals and see what makes sense for your year ahead, reach out anyway. Seriously. I’m here to help you sort out what’s next whether you sign up or not.
Let’s make 2026 a good one. 💪
HEY THERE, THANKS FOR READING!
I’ve spent years living in the trenches of endurance training, the long slow grinds, the back-to-back weekends, and all the weird little aches that show up when you’re deep into this sport. I’ve been through enough ultras to know how messy the journey can get, which is probably why my coaching leans so much on real experience. Not theory. Not hype. Just the stuff that actually works when you’re tired, busy, and trying to keep your life together while chasing big goals.
If you’ve got a question or just feel stuck somewhere in your training, Reach out anytime!
Seriously. I love talking shop, breaking things down, and helping people figure out the path forward. Whatever you’re aiming for, from your first trail race to a hundred miler in the mountains, I’m here to help you get there.
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