Personal Coaching
Personalize Your Program & Optimize Your Performance
Lack of a Structured, Effective Training Plan?
Many triathletes struggle with training consistency and structure. They either follow random workouts, overtrain, or don’t know how to balance swimming, cycling, and running effectively.
Hitting a Plateau & Not Seeing Progress?
Many athletes train hard but don’t get faster or stronger. Without proper progression, race-specific preparation, or data analysis, they stagnate.
Race Execution & Mental Toughness Struggles?
Many triathletes experience race-day anxiety, poor pacing, and improper fueling, leading to underperformance or DNF (Did Not Finish).
What Exactly is Coaching?
Triathlon coaching is more than just a training plan—it’s a personalized roadmap to your success as an athlete. A professional triathlon coach provides structured, science-backed training that’s customized to your goals, experience level, and lifestyle. Instead of guessing your way through workouts, you get a plan that optimizes your time, balances intensity and recovery, and ensures steady progress. Whether you’re training for your first sprint triathlon or aiming for an IRONMAN PR, coaching helps you train smarter, avoid burnout, and maximize performance.
But coaching isn’t just about workouts. It’s about accountability, expert guidance, and race execution strategies that make a real difference on race day. Your coach analyzes your performance data, adjusts your plan based on your progress, and helps you navigate common challenges like pacing, nutrition, and mental toughness. With regular check-ins, feedback, and ongoing support, you’ll gain confidence, stay motivated, and reach new levels of endurance and speed—all while avoiding injury and wasted effort.
Book a Meeting with the Calendar Below
Cost & What's Included?
Performance
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Structured Training Orientation
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Race Planning
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Functional Testing & Training Zone Settings
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Personalized Training Plan
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1 Online Check-In Meetings Per Month
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Direct Coach Messaging Through Training Peaks
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Race Strategy & Execution Planning
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Fueling Strategies for Training & Racing
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Training Peaks Premium Application
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Attend Any of the KTC Group Workouts
Performance PLUS
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All Standard Coaching Benefits Plus...
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VO2 Max and Submaximal Testing (VO2 Master & Blood Lactate)
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Resting RMR & General Biometrics
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Swim Video Analysis
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Mobility Assessment
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Performance Bike Fitting
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Fluid, Electrolyte and Heat Testing
Who is Coaching For?
✅ Beginner Triathletes – Learn the fundamentals with structured guidance.
✅ Age-Groupers Chasing PRs – Optimize training to hit your next personal best.
✅ IRONMAN & 70.3 Athletes – Get race-specific strategies for long-course success.
✅ Busy Professionals – Maximize training efficiency with a time-optimized approach.
✅ Athletes Struggling with Pacing & Consistency – Build a plan that works for YOU.
Meet Your Coach
Cory Krist is a seasoned triathlon coach with over two decades of experience in guiding athletes to reach their full potential. As the head coach of the Kelowna Triathlon Club, Cory has mentored athletes ranging from beginners to seasoned competitors, helping them achieve personal bests and podium finishes. His coaching philosophy emphasizes individualized training plans that harmoniously integrate with each athlete’s lifestyle, ensuring sustainable progress and peak performance.
Drawing from a rich background in competitive swimming and endurance sports, Cory possesses a deep understanding of the physical and mental demands of triathlon. His commitment to continuous learning keeps him abreast of the latest advancements in sports science, enabling him to incorporate cutting-edge techniques into his coaching. Under Cory’s guidance, athletes not only enhance their physical capabilities but also develop the mental resilience necessary to excel in the dynamic world of triathlon.
Educational Background:
- Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology Degree: Cory holds an Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology, providing him with a solid foundation in human movement, physiology, and sports science.
Coaching Certifications:
- National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Certifications:
- Triathlon Community Coach
- Swimming Skills Coach
- Swimming Level 1 & 2
- Safe Sport Training & Make Ethical Decisions
- Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders
- Training Peaks Coach
Cory has over 25 years of Triathlon Competition Experience and has participated in well over 100 triathlons of all distances from Sprint to Ironman. Cory can often be found on the top of the Amateur podium and has taken the overall win at many races.
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