Sparkle Fitness NZ — Local services in North Island

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...

I have worked with Sierra both for personal training and run coaching on the diamond coaching programme.

Sierra creates personally tailored programmes and provides objective sensible advice to problem solving. She was able to give me alternative workouts that remained effective when I had a bit of an injury during training.

I have never stuck to a training programme to this extent before - it has really worked with my schedule and taken the thinking/planning away from my brain.

Although I didn't complete my goal event this was nothing to do with the training and in fact Sierra met me at one of the aid stations and gave me sensible and practical advice so that I was able to continue a bit further that I otherwise would have.

i will definitely be continuing to work with Sierra on my future strength and running goals. Highly...

I recently completed my first ever marathon on the 26 Oct in kaikoura with the help of Sierra’s training plan. I started training in January after a 15 year hiatus from running. After completing a half marathon on my own in June, I realised I needed something extra to get to the marathon distance. It was great to have Sierra craft a personalised training plan that accommodated my busy work and family life and my strength classes as well as adapting it for my age and stage. Knowing I was following a professional plan provided the reassurance I needed when things got tough to keep going. I highly recommend Sierra. Her tips are pragmatic and always just what you need at that time so you’re not overwhelmed. Thanks Sierra for getting me across that finish line! I feel amazing having...