Training For Endurance

I am an endurance walker from the Isle of Man and I was wanting to improve and hit an ambitious personal target but was struggling with finding someone to help take me to the next level that was going to be required. I was introduced to Martin through his father and another established walker (who had been coached by him) based here in the Isle of Man with the aim of unlocking my potential. Right from the get go we talked through what I ultimately wanted to achieve. The structured plan which i had been craving was set and monitored by Martin and discussed within the coaching set up on a regular basis. Each step of the way the communication lines were excellent and anything i was unsure about would be explained in as much detail as required. The first few months was a getting to know period between the athlete and coach and what worked and didn't was fleshed out - the two way conversation was pivotal to this and continues to be so. With the evolution of the training structure over the weeks and months and the buy in of this new type of training for me - mini goals were being hit on a regular basis and these successes led me to achieve well beyond the original target I had set myself. I am in no doubt that i wouldn't have been able to hit anywhere near the heights I have done without the experience and dedication Martin and the other coaches had provided to me. What is also remarkable (and worth mentioning) is although I have coaches who provide assistance with the technical aspect here on the island and provide feedback via video to Martin we had never met face to face (due to him living in UK) until after 8 months and the day before the Parish Walk which was the main focus from the outset! I envisage the relationship between myself and the coach to grow even stronger as we head into our second year and with more ambitious goals to aim for.