The Greg Bennett Show Joe Friel - World Renowned Endurance Coach - Best Selling Author - CoFounder TrainingPeaks
Feb 26, 2024
Join Joe Friel, a world-renowned endurance coach and bestselling author, as he shares his journey from teaching to professional coaching. Discover his pivotal role in evolving triathlon training, including his influential Training Bible series and innovative heart rate zones. Joe discusses the founding of TrainingPeaks, revolutionizing coach-athlete communication, and navigating the technological landscape of performance data. His personal anecdotes inspire resilience and persistence, offering valuable insights for both athletes and coaches.
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Writing And Software Scaled His Impact
- Joe's books and TrainingPeaks multiplied his influence beyond one-on-one coaching. His writing and software scaled coaching methods globally and shaped decades of endurance coaching.
From Running Store To First Triathlon Shop
- Joe bought the bike store next to his running shop in 1983 and combined them into likely the first triathlon store. He quickly discovered coaching paid better and sold the store in 1987 to coach full time.
Make Athletes The Priority
- Treat athletes as employers and serve their needs; adopt a democratic coaching style. Joe shifted from autocratic methods to listening and collaborating with adult athletes for better results.
