Getting Started With MTBCoach
Welcome to MTBCoach. These steps will help you and your coach prepare for your first training cycle. Your coach will confirm any additional requirements and your program’s start date.
1. Complete Your Athlete Information
Tell us about your training history, upcoming events, goals, schedule, and any limitations that may affect your training. Complete the Athlete Interview Form as thoroughly as possible before submitting it. This gives your coach the background needed to begin planning. If you have questions, contact us.
2. Set Up TrainingPeaks
MTBCoach uses TrainingPeaks to deliver workouts and review training. Create or access your TrainingPeaks account and ask your coach for the current instructions to connect your athlete account. If you have training history available, sharing it can help your coach understand your background.
3. Prepare to Record Your Workouts
Use a training device or app compatible with TrainingPeaks to record your workouts when possible. Heart rate, pace, and cycling power can be useful depending on your sport and available equipment; a power meter is not required for every athlete. Upload completed sessions and include notes about effort, fatigue, recovery, and anything that affected your workout.
4. Confirm Your Training Zones
Your coach will help determine appropriate training zones from recent training, testing, or an agreed field-test protocol. Do not assume you need to complete a maximal test before your coach reviews your situation.
5. Confirm Forms and Payment
Your coach will explain any required athlete forms or waivers and confirm how to complete them. Review your coaching program, four-week billing schedule, and current Coaching Terms and Conditions. For billing questions, contact info@mtbcoach.com.
6. Start Training
Once your onboarding steps are complete, your coach will confirm your training schedule and communication expectations. Keep your training log current and share feedback so your plan can adapt as needed.
Thank you for choosing MTBCoach. We look forward to helping you prepare for what comes next.