Reviews

Amazing training program! Not only for physical endurance but also confidence. I just completed my Olympic race and I was training with the Intermediate program. Ended up cutting 17 minutes off my race from last year! My goal was to complete the race in just under 2 hours 40 minutes and I finished over 11 minutes better than that at 2:28 and 59 seconds. With this training program I felt 100 percent ready to go on race day and managed the race accordingly. I cant say enough about how prepared this program made me for the event. 25 Jul 2019

Faye Clothier

Ironman Zurich, July 2019

So much more than an online training plan I was recommended Myprocoach plans by a friend. I was looking for a long plan to help me prepare for my 1st full distance Ironman. I chose the 44 week novice plan. I liked the idea of a good long base section to get a strong foundation. The plan was great. Really easy to follow. I upgraded my Training Peaks account so that I could move workouts around during the week to fit in with a busy family life. I just ticked off the sessions one by one, week by week. Nothing more satisfying than ticking off all the sessions.... >> read moreI was recommended Myprocoach plans by a friend. I was looking for a long plan to help me prepare for my 1st full distance Ironman. I chose the 44 week novice plan. I liked the idea of a good long base section to get a strong foundation. The plan was great. Really easy to follow. I upgraded my Training Peaks account so that I could move workouts around during the week to fit in with a busy family life. I just ticked off the sessions one by one, week by week. Nothing more satisfying than ticking off all the sessions. As the event and other races got closer, their help was invaluable. They helped me swap sessions around to prepare me for the less important races, do it didn’t affect my fitness or ability to train effectively for the main event. And my questions were always answered quickly - even at the weekend when I wasn’t expecting a response until the following week! I loved the Strava club, blogs with great advice and social media feed in the run up to the race too. It was great to see how other people were training and feeling too. It’s a real community. Thanks to the plan and support I got to the start line injury free and not only completed the race but enjoyed it too! << read less 25 Jul 2019

Martins

Challenge ROTH

SUB 10 dream come true For 2nd year in a row I was following IM full distance Intermediate plan Did almost all the sessions prescribed (some skipped due to work and business trips). For the first Year (2018) did IM Austria 10:03 My goal was to go sub 10, I think I failed because of weather (was hot day for running) and bit too much elevation gain on bike and nutrition. This Year (2019) I did the same plan 2nd year in a row And was able to fulfill my dream - going sub 10 Did Challenge Roth in 9:36 So thanks for the great... >> read moreFor 2nd year in a row I was following IM full distance Intermediate plan Did almost all the sessions prescribed (some skipped due to work and business trips). For the first Year (2018) did IM Austria 10:03 My goal was to go sub 10, I think I failed because of weather (was hot day for running) and bit too much elevation gain on bike and nutrition. This Year (2019) I did the same plan 2nd year in a row And was able to fulfill my dream - going sub 10 Did Challenge Roth in 9:36 So thanks for the great training plan 🙂 Also in the process I went sub 3 in marathon (2:53) and two Years in a row was on podium in Latvian nationals in Olympic distance, and I did not do any special training for that, just this full distance plan (I did marathon in the middle of plan) Choose the right plan (that suits Your work, family and other commitments - I have 9am-6pm work and family), follow it and You will be FAST << read less 23 Jul 2019

Christina Roehrenbeck

Ironman 70.3 Luxemburg, July 2019

Perfect plan for my first 70.3 I used Phil's Novice 70.3 plan (28 weeks) to prepare for my first ever 70.3 in Luxemburg. My goal: finish with a smile. Being a slower athlete (sometimes THE slowest) I always struggled with finding a plan that would fit my needs: it would have to take my slower paces into account but still would have to prepare me for a race longer than 7 hours. It actually was my first plan I purchased from Phil. It worked out perfectly for me! Distances and duration, even of the longer sessions, were totally fine for me and when needed paces and... >> read moreI used Phil's Novice 70.3 plan (28 weeks) to prepare for my first ever 70.3 in Luxemburg. My goal: finish with a smile. Being a slower athlete (sometimes THE slowest) I always struggled with finding a plan that would fit my needs: it would have to take my slower paces into account but still would have to prepare me for a race longer than 7 hours. It actually was my first plan I purchased from Phil. It worked out perfectly for me! Distances and duration, even of the longer sessions, were totally fine for me and when needed paces and the plan itself were adjustable to my needs. Still, I was training for a middle distance so there definetely is some work to do but it was totally managable, also in between my every day life and job. And after some ups and downs on race day I crossed the finish line in Luxemburg. << read less 23 Jul 2019

So Easy, So Fun, and It Works! I am two months into Phil's Advanced Rapid FTP Booster Plan and I am loving it. Just finished my FTP test and my FTP increased 9% in two months! I never knew that training with a power meter using a training plan would be so easy and fun. And it works! The results in my numbers speak for themselves. I am hooked and will never "just ride" again. 18 Jul 2019

Rudi Vittori

IRONMAN 70.3, July 2019

Great coach and great support organization I'm 63 years old and on 26th of may I completed my first IronMan 70.3 in St. Pölten (Austria). I managed to finish the race only thanks to your plan and your personal support and for this I wanted to thank you. You are a great coach 15 Jul 2019

Absolutely Impressed Across the Board I started with "Phil's Intermediate IRONMAN® 70.3® + Email Access to Coach. 32 Weeks (8-12 hrs/wk)" from a not great place in my fitness history. The winter had gotten to me and I had a lot of room to make up in fitness. This plan got me there with impressive speed, frankly. The number on my scale plummeted and my fitness skyrocketed from day one... until it didn't. Several personal and professional commitments and challenges arose that took me totally out of it for a bit... and then inertia took over. I missed 6-8 weeks or so of training, almost... >> read moreI started with "Phil's Intermediate IRONMAN® 70.3® + Email Access to Coach. 32 Weeks (8-12 hrs/wk)" from a not great place in my fitness history. The winter had gotten to me and I had a lot of room to make up in fitness. This plan got me there with impressive speed, frankly. The number on my scale plummeted and my fitness skyrocketed from day one... until it didn't. Several personal and professional commitments and challenges arose that took me totally out of it for a bit... and then inertia took over. I missed 6-8 weeks or so of training, almost completely: A good week was getting 2-3 of my planned workouts in. Suddenly, I found myself---just today as I submit this---40 days away from my first ever 70.3 IRONMAN, having gained back most of the weight and lost a good chunk of the fitness. Petrified, frustrated, on the verge of dropping out of the race and slamming a box or two of Oreos... I email coaching support. Within minutes, Jess replied. She was understanding, "Sometimes training can go like that, life can get in the way and training habits dissipate," and encouraging, "We really want to see you on the start line being as prepared as you can". But even more than words, she worked with me to set me up with a plan to succeed. I won't have the time I had in mind, but I know I will finish. I will compete and I will finish because My Pro Coach---despite being a cold digital transaction applied to my TrainingPeaks---took the time to be warm and understanding and to work with me. They had my money, they didn't have to do that, but they did. So now, with the support of Phil & Jess and my training plan, I will get through 2019 and then get to work on my 2020 vision. << read less 15 Jul 2019

Mariano Driotes

Triathlete, July 2019

Masters Training I have been using your training plans, running or triathlon and so far improving my self winning some events or improvement in my performance. Being a master won’t be an argument of stopping yourself from training. It is basically a new stage where family, work and sport collide. Really appreciate all your support and plans and keep training. Thanks for support and plans! 15 Jul 2019

Beast mode Hi Phil, at 59 I’m no spring chicken. I followed your IM program. I’m not going to say it was “a walk in the park”, but in following the sessions it taught me a lot about my mental and physical limits and motivation. Unfortunately I came off my bike so will not be able to race. Shame as I was in beast mode, riding quicker in zone 2 than I have previously turned myself inside out to achieve. I’ll be following the over 40s 39 week IM program and returning to beast mode! Cheers Phil. 12 Jul 2019

Alex

IRONMAN, July 2019

Thanks so much for your plan! Hi Phil, I would never have expected to improve so much in only 12 weeks. Your training plan (IM Intermediate, 12 wks) allowed me to improve my own record on IM70.3 by 25min to reach 4H51 at Les Sables d'Olonne and my IM record by almost 2 hours to reach 10H48 at Roth. I am so happy with those achievements that I now decided to try a marathon plan for the end of my season. Next year, I will target to qualify for IM70.3 world championship and will definitely use your plan again! Thanks, Alex 12 Jul 2019

Nathalie Petrucci-Cecere

IRONMAN 70.3, July 2019

Hi Phil! As a 51 year old mother of 5 young children, I purchased your IRONMAN 70.3 beginner training plan last November. I am thrilled to report that I finished the Mt. Tremblant 70.3 Ironman with an easy 7:29 time. I did not push myself, as I was unsure of what to expect, but I am so happy that I completed your training INJURY FREE and ran a comfortable IRONMAN 70.3. Thank you!!!! I will be moving onto your beginner training for the FULL IRONMAN!!! 10 Jul 2019

Ben Ceccarelli

Ironman 70.3 Coeur d\'Alene, June 2019

I just finished my first Ironman 70.3 and also my first triathlon. I used your beginners training program, and I can't tell you how excited I am with my finish.

Thanks so much for creating a program and having blogs and being accessible. I really appreciate what you do. Thank you! 08 Jul 2019

Daz Red

Sprint Duathlon, July 2019

Choosing My Pro Coach for my training plan has honestly been the best thing I have done since I started running 3 years ago. I'm a strength and conditioning coach and the plan has changed the way I train. Training myself previously I'd become very susceptible to injury as I was over training and pushing harder every session. The 24 week advance sprint duathlon plan has really improved my training and my fitness and times are improving so much. I always recommend My Pro Coach as I believe the plans would help so many people. 08 Jul 2019

Matthew Spurr

Ironman 70.3 Austria, June 2019

Phil’s Ironman 70.3 Novice - 32 Week Phil’s plan broke down the training into manageable and well-explained blocks for me as a beginner triathlete (with only one sprint triathlon under my belt), it worked seamlessly inside of TrainingPeaks which took care of all the data maths for me!

Sessions come with a helpful explanation of why each part is important and they clearly lay out what is required of me on each day. The major thing for me was that it was so nicely balanced and meant that I could follow it week-after-week and really enjoy it.

I completed my first Ironman 70.3 in Austria earlier this year and... >> read morePhil’s plan broke down the training into manageable and well-explained blocks for me as a beginner triathlete (with only one sprint triathlon under my belt), it worked seamlessly inside of TrainingPeaks which took care of all the data maths for me!

Sessions come with a helpful explanation of why each part is important and they clearly lay out what is required of me on each day. The major thing for me was that it was so nicely balanced and meant that I could follow it week-after-week and really enjoy it.

I completed my first Ironman 70.3 in Austria earlier this year and I can safely say that I wouldn’t have got over that finish line if it weren’t for Phil’s plan and his and Leigh’s support on social media holding me accountable to my months of regimented training. I’ve got the bug now well and truly, and I have to admit that what I’m mainly in love with, is the training itself and watching my stats improve over time - which is thanks to this plan! << read less 08 Jul 2019

Jan

Sprint/Olympic Triathlon, July 2019

Masters triathlon win win ! I can highly recommend Phils training plans . I have been on a training plan for the last year with exceptional results , I’m not new to the sport 16 years and now in the masters category. The training plan gives me a more balanced life and no niggles !!! In the last year I have won every race I entered, feeling fresh and have a stronger endurance speed base . At 64 im racing as I did in my 40’s . So thanks Phil , I'm looking forward to my next race ! Jan 02 Jul 2019

Shaun Dowling

IRONMAN, July 2019

Phil is my first port of call for a plan and the person I would recommend first to others. This was the third plan that I have purchased from Phil. Each one has been excellent in terms of the progressive plan itself but also in terms of the reading that comes with it. I have gradually improved technique and fitness for sure, but I have also learned a lot and that is an important part of the journey for me. Phil's plans have enough variety to be interesting and yet enough commonality for progressions to be seen and felt. In addition, Phil is open to the occasional bit of more personal communication which I have tried not to abuse,... >> read moreThis was the third plan that I have purchased from Phil. Each one has been excellent in terms of the progressive plan itself but also in terms of the reading that comes with it. I have gradually improved technique and fitness for sure, but I have also learned a lot and that is an important part of the journey for me. Phil's plans have enough variety to be interesting and yet enough commonality for progressions to be seen and felt. In addition, Phil is open to the occasional bit of more personal communication which I have tried not to abuse, but whether on social media or email you get a real sense that Phil is in your corner. He has not simply written generic plans and sat back to count the cash - I get a strong sense that he cares for athletes following his plans and has a genuine desire to see them be successful - whatever that looks like to them. I have recommended Phil's plans to other triathletes who have all reported equally positive experiences. Phil is my first port of call for a plan and the person I would recommend first to others. No bigger compliment! << read less 01 Jul 2019

Quality Training Plans! Quality training plans that not only help achieve race goals, but also take time to educate with well written explanations for each workout. I love the periodic fitness tests that allow me to set pace goals and help me see my progress over time. My Pro Coach also provides plenty of change up throughout training, which helps me avoid burnout or frustration. I'm looking forward to using more plans to help me with future races! Thank you, My Pro Coach! 01 Jul 2019

Ben Harris

IRONMAN 70.3, July 2019

Go for it, you will not be disappointed. I was initially apprehensive about purchasing a generic training program, but had been recommended Phil and team. - after I purchased the plan, all fears were immediately removed as the plan included not only advice on tailoring it to include for B, C races etc, but guidance for missing sessions, along with just other handy hints and tips. I've now smashed my race season goals, already getting the Sub 5hr 70.3 and even got the percentage I needed to attempt qualification for the ITU European Championships. - I'm in top form and looking forward to my A race of IM... >> read moreI was initially apprehensive about purchasing a generic training program, but had been recommended Phil and team. - after I purchased the plan, all fears were immediately removed as the plan included not only advice on tailoring it to include for B, C races etc, but guidance for missing sessions, along with just other handy hints and tips. I've now smashed my race season goals, already getting the Sub 5hr 70.3 and even got the percentage I needed to attempt qualification for the ITU European Championships. - I'm in top form and looking forward to my A race of IM Vichy later this year! << read less 01 Jul 2019

Micheál Ryan

Ironman Cork, June 2019

Feeling confident after following your Ironman 140.6 advanced plan Definitely 5 stars for your plans. Especially the longer bike sessions. I enjoyed and benefited from how specific they are regarding zones and not just “5hours zone 2” as I’ve seen on other plans before. 01 Jul 2019

Post IM 70.3 European Championship Elsinore I want to give a BIG high5 to the training plan! I followed it and finished more than 1 hour below what my goal was. My goal was to finish in 6h 50m, since I've never run a half marathon, so I didn't know what to expect. My finish time was 5h 48m! I know I didn't conquer any new ground, or break any records, but I exceeded my own expectations, and that's a victory in itself. I train mostly by myself and I am 100% sure that I COULD NOT not have done... >> read morePost IM 70.3 European Championship Elsinore I want to give a BIG high5 to the training plan! I followed it and finished more than 1 hour below what my goal was. My goal was to finish in 6h 50m, since I've never run a half marathon, so I didn't know what to expect. My finish time was 5h 48m! I know I didn't conquer any new ground, or break any records, but I exceeded my own expectations, and that's a victory in itself. I train mostly by myself and I am 100% sure that I COULD NOT not have done this without your training plan to help. Absolutely positive! << read less 26 Jun 2019