Big big fan of Volt Movement! I am currently training for my first triathlon and needed a coach to show me the ropes and provide me with a training program so that I don’t overdo it and injure myself, or under-train and be in over my head on race day. Sam is both a certified USA Triathlon Coach AND a licensed Physical Therapist, so she is really knowledgeable about training progression, injury prevention, training through an old injury, and proper biomechanics for swimming, cycling, and running. VM is located in Durham, North Carolina, but offers both in-person coaching sessions and remote coaching. I’m living in Durham right now, but for the first half of my training I was located in Pittsburgh, PA, so I’ve gotten to experience both remote coaching and in person coaching - they are both great! Here’s how the process has worked for me so far:

- I got in touch with VM about 4 months prior to my race date, when I was still in Pittsburgh.
- I had a video call with Sam to go over my training & race goals.
- Sam designed a training program for me that told me which days to swim/run/bike/strength train, at what intensity, when to train intervals vs. pace, etc.
- I’ve since moved to Durham and have had several coaching sessions with Sam in the water, on the bike, and in the weight room.
- I am now one month out from my race date. My running pace and distance are the best they’ve ever been, I am more confident and knowledgable about my biking strategy, and I feel really good going into my last month of training!

Overall, Volt Movement offers a really high quality coaching experience as demonstrated by the owner’s knowledge of the sport, clear and accessible communication, and enthusiasm for coaching athletes to perform at their best. I definitely recommend VM for anyone who is interested in getting into the sport of triathlon, or for any triathletes who want to up their performance.