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You Don't Have to Sacrifice Your Busy Schedule to Complete Your First IRONMAN

Get structured, personalized 1:1 Ironman coaching designed for busy professionals training for their first Ironman, or Ironman 70.3.

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Join Other Athletes Using 1:1 Coaching Today.

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Trying to Fit IRONMAN Training Into a Busy Schedule?

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Get structured, personalized 1:1 triathlon coaching designed for busy professionals training for their first Ironman, or Ironman 70.3.

Join Other Athletes Using 1:1 Coaching Today.

Ironman Training Gets Overwhelming When Life Is Already Full

Here are the most common challenges and how smart coaching fixes them.

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Overwhelmed by Time & Training Volume

Between work, family, and life, it’s hard to know how much training is “enough” or where it should even fit. This leads to stress, second-guessing, and missed sessions.

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Inconsistent Training & Plateaued Progress

Many athletes train based on motivation, pushing too hard on good days and skipping sessions when life gets busy. Without structure, progress stalls and injuries creep in.

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Fear of Injury, Failure, or "Not Being Ready"

Worrying about getting injured, being too old, or failing publicly keeps many people stuck saying, “I’ll do it next year,” even when they know deep down they’re capable of more.

Here’s what you’ll get with triFocus Coaching...

This is not just a plan. It’s ongoing support, clear structure, and guidance as you move through every phase of training.

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Personalized Training & Structure

• Weekly personalized plans

• No templates

• Built around work, family, and schedule

• Adjusted as life changes


Your training is designed specifically for you and updated weekly based on your goals, schedule, and how you’re responding to training. No generic plans. No guesswork.

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Technique, Pacing, & Race Strategy

• Video-based swim and run analysis

• Race pacing guidance

• Strategy modeling

• Injury risk reduction


Improve efficiency, reduce injury risk, and learn how to apply your fitness effectively on race day through technique feedback and smart pacing strategies.

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Ongoing Coach Support & Feedback

• Unlimited communication

• Comments on every workout

• Weekly check-ins

• Adjustments based on performance

You’re never training alone. Get ongoing feedback, answers to questions, and regular check-ins so your training stays aligned with how your body and life are responding.

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Support Beyond Just Workouts

• Nutrition and fueling basics

• Recovery guidance

• Real-world experience balancing training with life

• Athlete discounts and perks


Get practical guidance on fueling, recovery, and race-day execution, along with insights from real-life experience balancing training with work, family, and responsibilities.

What Our Athletes Say About Their Experience

Real Athletes. Real Schedules. Real Lives.

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Magretha C.

Ironman 70.3 Finisher

"Paul delivers structured, adaptable coaching that respects my life while still pushing performance. It's the kind of guidance that actually builds long-term progress."

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Patrick E.

First-Time Marathon Runner

"Paul took me from the couch to marathon training in a way that felt sustainable and approachable. He's patient, flexible, and incredibly detailed in his programming. I genuinely wouldn't have done it without him."

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Rebecca F.

Age Group Competitor

"Because my training was structured and realistic, race day felt fun instead of stressful. Paul's coaching helped me show up confident and enjoy the entire experience."

MEET YOUR COACH

Hey, I'm Paul!

Before coaching, I spent years as a management consultant solving complex problems. Today, I’m a dad, husband, and Ironman athlete who applies that same problem-solving mindset to helping everyday athletes train smarter and stay consistent.

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Some Frequently Asked Questions

Who is TriFocus Coaching for?

TriFocus Coaching is for everyday athletes that have busy schedules through work or family life. I specialize in triathletes and runners that want to complete an event, but don't know where to start. I will help you reach your potential and get the best result possible. Typical events that athletes use TriFocus for are Half / Full Marathons, Ironman 70.3 and 140.6, and Olympic and Sprint Triathlons. 

Do I need to be "fast" or experienced to work with you?

Not at all. Many of my athletes start with no formal training background, but will become a competitive athlete very quickly. This is because your I will build you a plan from where you are starting, not where someone else is, and will adapt the plan based on your progression.

How is this different than training plans I've tried in the past?

Most generic plans fail because they don’t adapt to your schedule, stress, recovery, or life changes. My approach is fully customized and adjusted week-to-week.

How is this different from online training apps or downloaded plans?

Apps give you workouts. Coaching gives you a training partner that is checking in with you and supporting you along the way. I analyze your training, adjust as needed, and help you understand the why behind the work.

What if I’m training while traveling or get sick?

Your plan adapts. Training should support your life and not compete with it.

Can this work if I have kids and/or a demanding job?

Yes - and in fact, I completed an international IRONMAN with a 2 year old while having a demanding job, no swimming and no previous bike experience to start. I personally was coached and having that support helped me cross that finish line with confidence and feeling energized after a long day.

Ready To Take Control Of Your Training?

Book your appointment today and let me guide you towards consistent success in your endurance training!

TriFocus Coaching LLC

Deerfield, Illinois 60015

[email protected]

+1 (847) 999-8692

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