Question 1

Who does Wendy Mader coach?

Accepted Answer

I coach endurance athletes at every level, from complete beginners training for their first 5k or first triathlon to advanced competitors chasing Kona and 70.3 World Championship slots. I also work with masters athletes (40+), first-time marathoners and ultra runners, adults learning to swim for an Ironman, and accountability-only clients focused on health.

Question 2

Do I have to be experienced to work with you?

Accepted Answer

No. Many of my athletes start as complete beginners. The plan is built around where you are today, not where someone else is. If you can commit to consistent training and honest communication, I can coach you, whether your goal is finishing your first sprint triathlon or qualifying for the Ironman World Championship.

Question 3

How does online coaching work?

Accepted Answer

Online coaching is fully personalized and delivered through TrainingPeaks. I build a custom, periodized plan, you complete your workouts, and we stay in constant communication as I review your data and adjust the plan to your life and progress. I coach athletes worldwide over Zoom, plus in person at races and locally in Atlanta.

Question 4

Where are you based, and do you coach in person?

Accepted Answer

I live just outside Atlanta in Marietta, Georgia, and coach in person locally and at races. Most of my athletes train with me remotely from all over the world, so distance is never a barrier to working together.

Question 5

How much does coaching cost?

Accepted Answer

Single-sport coaching is $150/month and full multisport (triathlon) coaching is $300/month. I also offer one-on-one swim, bike or run lessons and a one-time 12-week custom training plan. Every option starts with a free 15-minute discovery call so we can find the right fit before you commit.

Question 6

What's included in monthly coaching?

Accepted Answer

Monthly coaching includes a custom training plan delivered through TrainingPeaks that adapts every week, unlimited communication and workout feedback, race-day strategy and pacing from a Kona champion, and swim technique, strength, nutrition and mental preparation woven throughout your training.

Question 7

How do I get started?

Accepted Answer

Book a free 15-minute discovery call. We'll talk through where you are, where you want to go, and whether we're a good fit. There's no sales pitch, just a real conversation about your goals.

World Champion Level Coaching