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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. 

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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. 

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    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.

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        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.

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            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. 

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                Testimonials

                See what some of my clients have said about working with me.

                Words from my Clients

                I came to Will because I had seen first-hand some big improvements under his coaching, in other athletes I knew - athletes who had already been high-achievers. I wanted to see what was possible if I moved from broad-stoke training, to one-on-one coaching. For me, I came at a time where I needed a coach who understood how to help someone post-surgery, and with personal ambitions that represented stretch-targets. After a relatively short time, I not only recovered without a set-back, but got stronger and faster - and was able to better every distance PB of the previous ten years on my way to completing my first 100 mile race. I'm someone with a full-time job and young family, and Will has always shown an interest in building my plans around that life. I've probably thrown more complexity at Will to work around than could ever be considered reasonable but I've felt he's always been fully invested. He's increased my confidence and helped me deliver results I'll be eternally proud of.
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                Rich - Ultrarunner

                I've been training with Will for over a year now. Over the last year the improvements in my fitness and speed have been huge. I've made more progress than I could have hoped for and I've really enjoyed working with Will. He's super knowledgeable and I've got full trust in the plans he puts together for me. I have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone looking for some help with their training.
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                Gareth - Road Runner

                Working with Will has given my training the direction and structure it was lacking, and my running has gone from strength to strength as a result.
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                Ian - Ultrarunner

                I have worked with Will for a year, after deciding I wanted coaching to improve not only my running form but also my running knowledge. I also had goals in mind. To run a half marathon in sub 2 hrs , to run my first longer distance traverse and then my first ultra. Will quickly established a relationship with me and gained a real understanding of who I was. Training with him enabled me to achieve my first 2 goals so far. Will plans programs that are varied, do-able, fun and designed with your goal in mind. Will is personable and 'real'. I will continue to work with him in the future and highly recommend him to orher people.
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                Emma - Trail Runner

                Will has been my running coach for coming up 2 years, through that time I have found him to be nothing but professional and approachable, I first made the decision to get a coach as I was spending a lot of time running and I wanted to make sure that time was been used wisely, he has now coached me successfully through numerous ultra marathons and always sets mini goals along the way to keep things interesting from 1500m to 10km event's and time trials, I'm continually setting PBs along the way. Its reassuring to know that every workout has a purpose and I always look forward to my next training block dropping in training peaks. I highly recommend Will to anyone looking for a coach or training plan.
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                Gavin - Ultrarunner

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                What can I expect?

                Here’s what happens when you sign-up

                Not looking for ongoing coaching?

                Consultation & Training Plan Package

                $379

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                  1-on-1 Consultation

                  $199

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                    Personalized Training Plan

                    $250

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                      Not looking for ongoing coaching?

                      Consultation & Training Plan Package

                      $249usd

                      1-on-1 Consultation

                      $149usd

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                        Personalized Training Plan

                        $189usd

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                          Dr Will O'Connor

                          I am a running scientist and coach educator at TrainingPeaks.

                          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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                            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.

                            A popular question from clients when trying to decide where to start. At the gold level, we will discuss your training every two weeks, and I’ll be regularly assessing your training sessions between catch-ups. Because I’m looking at your training data more regularly, I’ll typically have a better understanding of your abilities, and therefore I can offer an additional level of specificity to your training when compared to Sliver.

                            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.

                            I’d like to guarantee you’ll get faster, but life happens! I can guarantee you’ll learn a ton about your training while working with me (and probably get faster😉).
                            Generally, we’ll establish a review period every few months or after key events to discuss if you want to continue. If not, I’ll cancel or switch your membership, or you can do it via the customer portal.

                            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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