Occupation (if applicable), marital status, children
How would you describe yourself as an athlete? Did you grow up participating in any sports?
Have you ever worked with a strength & conditioning coach or personal trainer in the past? If so, when? What were the areas of focus?
Please give me an idea of what you’ve been doing as far as a typical week of training for you in the past three months (number of days per week, activity, minutes, intensity). Please note that it is OK if you haven’t been training much - that’s where I come into the picture :)
Please provide the year and your finish time (which are often available on Athlinks.com, or can be found by searching your name and the race name and date (e.g. "Alison Headley, Steelman Triathlon race results 2017")
What races have you signed up for or plan to do in the coming year? Please provide names & dates
What do you believe are your strengths and weaknesses in the 3 disciplines (swim, bike and run)? What area do you like the best? The worst?
How much time do you have to commit to training on a daily/weekly basis? It’s helpful if you share your work or family schedule (if applicable), any days of the week that are particularly difficult for you to train, and also days you might have more time for longer training. Obviously your schedule may vary somewhat week to week, but you can communicate any constraints, commitments, vacations, etc. to me as you know them.
Injuries or concerns that you have (can also be something you think you are susceptible to, problems in the past, or any issues you are currently dealing with) ? Any prior sports related surgeries?
Any non-injury medical issues I should be aware of, including medications
Relevant equipment (note, these are not necessary, but they are relevant to my recommendations for you):
Road Bike
Tri Bike
Other Bike (what kind?)
Trainer (what kind?)
Clip-in pedals
Aero helmet
Treadmill
Wetsuit
Swim Fins
Pull Buoy
Triathlon or Sports Watch (what type?)
Heart Rate Monitor
Power Meter
Free weights
How does nutrition fit into your athletic goals (e.g., “It is what it is”, “I train to eat”, “I eat to train” or something else?) Are you interested in learning more about eating a nutrient dense diet?
Overall, how can I best help you? In other words, what do you think a coach can give you that you can’t do for yourself?
How would you describe your "mental fitness?" Any worries or areas where I can give you specific support?