Sierra responded to my request looking for a coach to help me with training and preparation for the 70.3 Ironman in Taupo. We had a zoom meeting to talk about what each of us expected and from the call a 22 week program was agreed and each session was targeted to my specific needs. At the start I wasn’t a great swimmer and not great on the bike but after a few weeks of consistent training I could see immediate improvements. Any questions or queries that I would have I would text Sierra and she would always get back to me quickly, we would have monthly zoom meetings to check in on how my progress was going and how I was feeling during the long cycles and runs and from that my program would be altered if needed, she offered plenty of advice on the nutrition side and when i should be eating and drinking. I did suffer from lack of confidence throughout the 22week program but getting the reassurance from Sierra that I’ve followed the designed program and that my work is consistent and to trust my training and on the morning of the Ironman event I was in the best place both physically and mentally. I completed the Ironman exactly in the time that I said I would like to get during out initial zoom conversation and most importantly I finished it strong. I definitely could not have done it with out the help and guidance from Sierra. I have a few other endurance events planned for this year and next year and I will definitely be asking Sierra again for her help.