Endurance coaching
Personal coaching for runners, cyclists and triathletes with a goal
A training plan built around your data, your calendar and your goal, adjusted as your training goes. One dedicated coach, through TrainingPeaks.
You start with a free intake conversation. Then I build your plan and follow up on your training for a minimum of three months. That is the time your body needs to lay the foundation your goal is built on. I work with athletes whose goal is at least three months away, ideally six or more.
A coach who reads your data, not a standard plan
A standard running plan does not account for a bad night, a heavy work week or an injury starting to show. I do. I analyse your sessions in TrainingPeaks and adjust your plan before things go wrong.
I coach a limited number of athletes at a time. That keeps time for every one of them.
Athletes
What athletes say
“Birger is a coach who does not just write a training plan, he genuinely follows you up. He communicates well and knows when to push you, and just as important, he dares to hold you back and make you rest when that is needed.
Thanks to his training I made enormous progress, on the bike as well as running. The many training hours and his approach clearly paid off and meant I could start my Ironman 70.3 with a great deal of confidence.
What makes the collaboration extra strong for me is the personal bond you build along the way. Birger does not only deliver better performances, with his humour, enthusiasm and confidence he also makes the hard training weeks a lot more enjoyable.
A coach who gets results, but above all someone who makes you believe in yourself and in the work you have done. During training as well as on race day.
Thanks for everything, coach! 🙌”
Jonas BrackéCo-founder CØLD · Ironman 70.3 · Translated from Dutch“A privilege to work with Birger!
I have been working with Birger for four years now. From marathon to quarter triathlon to IM 70.3. Time and again I reached the goal I had set. Birger is not only a hero at building the training, his greatest strength is sensing exactly how far he can go with his athletes. For me it is a no-brainer to keep working with him for all the dreams and challenges still to come”
Simon BrackéCo-founder CØLD · Ironman 70.3 · Translated from Dutch“Preparing for the 10 Miles, I asked Birger for help because I was starting to struggle with injuries. His tailored running plans and exercises, and above all his motivating and calming approach, made sure I reached my goal. Sooo grateful for this. Huge thanks!!!”
“Birger is a driven coach. I worked towards two running races with him as my coach for several months. The coaching was excellent, with great results in both races. Birger has a motivating and human way of coaching. Not only for running, he also has a vision for the rest of your daily life. Through practical tips you gain a lot of knowledge you can apply straight away. Building a bond of trust with Birger happens naturally. I have no doubt who my coach will be for the next big goal.”
Choose your plan
- One sport and 2 to 3 sessions a weekStart
- 4 or more sessions a week, or several sports such as triathlonPerformance
- You train at close to professional levelElite
- Under 18 and training in a club or towards racesYouth
| Start70 europer month, VAT included | PerformanceMost popular105 europer month, VAT included | Elite245 europer month, VAT included | YouthUnder 1885 europer month, VAT included | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Who it is for | One sport, 2 to 3 sessions a week. | 4 or more sessions a week, or several sports such as triathlon. | You train at close to professional level. | Young athletes who train in a club or work towards races. |
| Analysis and adjustment | Every two weeks | Weekly | Every session | Weekly |
| Questions | Through TrainingPeaks | WhatsApp, answered within 24 hours on weekdays | WhatsApp, priority response | WhatsApp, with a parent included |
| Strength programme | not included | Matched to your training block | Matched to your training block | Matched to your age |
| Race plan | Pacing, fuelling and build-up | Pacing, fuelling and build-up | Season plan across several races | Pacing, fuelling and build-up |
| Call | not included | After each training block | Monthly, phone or video | After each training block |
| Lactate tests | not included | not included | Two per season | not included |
| Coordination with your club coach | not included | not included | not included | ja |
Start
One sport, 2 to 3 sessions a week.
- Analysis and adjustment: every two weeks
- Questions: through TrainingPeaks
- Strength programme (not included)
- Race plan: pacing, fuelling and build-up
- Call (not included)
- Lactate tests (not included)
- Coordination with your club coach (not included)
Performance
4 or more sessions a week, or several sports such as triathlon.
- Analysis and adjustment: weekly
- Questions: WhatsApp, answered within 24 hours on weekdays
- Strength programme: matched to your training block
- Race plan: pacing, fuelling and build-up
- Call: after each training block
- Lactate tests (not included)
- Coordination with your club coach (not included)
Elite
You train at close to professional level.
- Analysis and adjustment: every session
- Questions: WhatsApp, priority response
- Strength programme: matched to your training block
- Race plan: season plan across several races
- Call: monthly, phone or video
- Lactate tests: two per season
- Coordination with your club coach (not included)
Youth
Young athletes who train in a club or work towards races.
- Analysis and adjustment: weekly
- Questions: WhatsApp, with a parent included
- Strength programme: matched to your age
- Race plan: pacing, fuelling and build-up
- Call: after each training block
- Lactate tests (not included)
- Coordination with your club coach
Every plan includes a free intake conversation, a personal training plan in TrainingPeaks and training zones from a field test. Minimum term three months.
Frequently asked questions
Not sure which plan suits you?
We choose together in the free intake. You do not need to decide anything beforehand.
Can I switch later?
Yes. If you need more or less follow-up, you switch to another plan from the next month.
Do you coach triathletes too?
Yes. I plan cycling, running and strength in full. Swimming I coordinate with your swim coach or club, because so much of it is technique.
How do you work with young athletes?
A parent joins the intake and the contact. I coordinate with your club coach, so you never follow two plans side by side. As a physical education teacher I work with young people every day.
How it runs
Free intake
We go through your goal, your history, your injuries and your calendar. I build your plan on that.
Your plan
You get your sessions in TrainingPeaks, with what to do and why for every session.
You train
You upload your sessions. I see what happened and I respond.
We adjust
Your plan is adjusted to how your training goes: every two weeks in Start, weekly in Performance, Elite and Youth.
Tell me your goal
Send me your goal, your date and how much time you have per week. I work with athletes whose goal is at least three months away, ideally six or more. That way we can build a real foundation and work towards a start line you approach with confidence. In the free intake we decide which plan suits you.