Sarah O’Connor

“Getting a coach was the best decision I could have made to prepare for my first Ironman, but finding the right coach who truly understands your goals, work life balance and knows how to push you is critical. Gu is all that and beyond! As a beginner coming into this I was nervous and confused with all the training plans and gear out there. I had so many "newbie" questions but Gu continued to amaze me with his patience and understanding. He reassured me when I was doubtful, he cheered me on when I hit my PR's and he checked in with me to make sure I was able to balance work, personal life and training. He believed in me before I believed in myself and put me up against some hard battles (long bricks) and before you knew it my confidence was boosted and I knew I was ready to dominate! Coach Gu, you are such a leader, thank you for getting me to where I am today, we are just getting started :)”