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A little bit about me
A while ago now, I wanted to do a triathlon. I was clueless, and I thought running 10km was ridiculously hard. Since then, I’ve made it my lives mission to learn about the human body, improve as an athlete, and help others to improve. Right now, I work to curate sports science info for coaches, athletes, and companies to coach better, race faster, and create better products.
Coaching with Dr Will
I’d love to help you get to your next finish line with a smile on your face and a personal best in your back pocket.
Have a scroll through this page to see what coaching option would work best for you.
If you still have questions, send me an email or reach out on social media.
Coaching Decision Tree
Coaching Levels
Silver
$270/month
My Silver coaching level is popular with everyday working professionals who need to off-load the mental stress of planning their training and reviewing their data. You get a personalised training plan, fortnightly reviews, and 1-on-1 catch-ups each month.
Gold
$450/month
At the gold level, we will discuss your training every two weeks, and I’ll be regularly assessing your training sessions between catch-ups, which means I’ll have a better understanding of your abilities, and therefore I can offer an additional level of specificity to your training when compared to Sliver.
Platinum
$800/month
All-in elite athlete experience. Full contact, deep-dive analysis, and regular training adjustments.
Perfect for elite athletes or age-groupers wanting to nail their A-race.
*Junior elite & Pro athletes contact for rate negotiations.
Testimonials
See what some of my clients have said about working with me.
Words from my Clients
Rich - Ultrarunner
Gareth - Road Runner
Ian - Ultrarunner
Emma - Trail Runner
Gavin - Ultrarunner
What can I expect?
Here’s what happens when you sign-up
- You'll receive a questionnaire and a link to book a time for a first consultation.
- Before our first consultation, I’ll review your training data and set your training zones.
- During our initial consultation, we’ll get to know each other, I’ll share my review of your past training, together we’ll set out a long term race calendar, and I’ll take notes to customise your training plan.
- Within a couple of days, I’ll deliver your first month of training, which will be personalised to your schedule and upcoming races.
- After a few weeks of training, you’ll be prompted to book a time with me to catch up, review your training, and plan for the next part of your training.
- Depending on the topics discussed during our catch up, I may follow up with a race plan, nutrition info, webinar, or other helpful pieces of my content.
- If you’re on Gold or Platinum coaching, I’ll be regularly reviewing your training data and sharing feedback on your sessions within the TrainingPeaks app or via Whatsapp
Not looking for ongoing coaching?
Consultation & Training Plan Package
$379
1-on-1 Consultation
$199
Personalized Training Plan
$250
Not looking for ongoing coaching?
1-on-1 Consultation
$149usd
Personalized Training Plan
$189usd
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Dr Will O'Connor
I used my background in biochemistry to complete a PhD in Sport & Exercise Science at Massey University, where I investigated metabolic flexibility and ketogenic diets in ultra-endurance performance.
I actively compete at the elite level in ultra running events and I have been using a power meter since day one. I’ve coached a plethora of athletes from running to triathlon around the world.
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Dr Will O'Connor
I dedicated years to learning and establishing my goals to help me achieve my best running performances. And I want the same for you.
Frequently asked questions
All levels of coaching include 1-on-1 catch-up sessions, training data reviews, fully personalised training plans, race pacing plans, private Facebook group access, and free webinars. The main aspect that changes between my coaching levels is the frequency of communication and level of analysis and feedback.
Check out the “What you can expect” on my coaching page.
Yes, 12 weeks (three months). Because of the time and energy required to onboard a new client, I ask that you stay with me for a minimum of 12 weeks.
Of course! And as an ongoing coach client, you’ll get 50% off! #deal
Yes. You get complimentary access to my Faster with Data Training Group (value $24/wk), which includes a Facebook group, webinars and Q&As.
Outside of our scheduled calls, you can send me a maximum of one email a week, unless you’re on the Platinum level, in which case you get full messaging access included in your service.
No. I work with all endurance athletes. While most of my clients are runners, I always have a couple of triathletes and cyclists in the mix.
Yep. The level of detail will depend on your level of coaching. But I’ll always give you target heart rate, pace and power zones for your upcoming races. I provide race nutrition plans, but not diet plans.
I’d love to work with you! If you’re keen to improve, I’m eager to help.
If it’s a minor injury or sickness (1-2 weeks), I’ll adjust your training plan, and everything will more or less stay the same. If you’re off training for more than two weeks, I’ll offer to reduce your coaching fee by 50% for a couple of weeks or increase the frequency of our catch-ups since I won’t need to review your training or write a plan.
I pride myself on offering a consistent, personalised service to my clients, so I like to keep my client list small. Around Twenty is my maximum. Sometimes, I’ll have a couple more when I know some clients are finishing.
Because I also offer online courses, training plans, and consultancy, I don’t need to solely rely on coaching for my income, which allows me to avoid needing 50+ clients.
You’ll have access to most of my short-form content, and I offer a loyalty rewards system for my online courses. Every six months, you’ll get a free course of your choice. This includes courses I’ve recorded for other platforms like TrainingPeaks, EndureIQ, and HIIT Science.
Ouch. Hopefully, it never comes to that, but here is the process. In the first instance, you should reach out to me. If you’re not comfortable talking to me, I’d recommend using the Triathlon New Zealand complaints process as I am registered under their coaching guidelines. https://triathlon.kiwi/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Complaints-Process.pdf
Your plan will be fully customised. I’ll be writing workouts that are not only specific to you but also your location. I’ll get to know your local circuits, trails, and hills during our catch-ups and include them in your training plan.
That will be space depending, but yes, the option will be available to upgrade for more regular feedback.
Unless you’re on the Platinum level of coaching, I can guarantee I will not be looking at your training every day.
I understand that most of my clients are busy working professionals, and their time is precious. I know it’s not through lack of trying if you miss a training session. Plus, I miss training sessions all the time!
I’m happy to arrange a payment plan that works for you. If you’d like to pay for a block of coaching upfront, let me know, and I’ll set it up for you.
That’s cool. Email me at will@drwilloconnor.com or reach out on social media @drwilloconnor.
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