Limited coaching spots available

Professional triathlete & coach · Portland, OR

Train smarter.
Go further.

Personalised triathlon coaching from a professional athlete who's started from the bottom. Whether you're crossing your first finish line or chasing a PR, let's build it together.

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Pro

Triathlete coach

1:1

Personalised plans

$250

Per month, flat

Your triathlon journey

Swim

Technique, pacing & open water confidence

Bike

Power, endurance & smart race-day pacing

Run

Economy, brick training & the finish line

Race day

Show up prepared. Cross the finish line.

Meet your coach

Hi, I'm Kael.

I'm a professional triathlete who's raced everything from draft legal to Ironman branded events. I know what it takes to train smart, stay consistent, and show up on race day, both mentally and physically.

I started coaching because I love helping people find what they're capable of, whether that's finishing their first tri or qualifying for Kona. Training is hard enough. Having the right plan shouldn't be.

Oh, and people call me Kael Salad. Draw your own conclusions.

Swim technique Bike power Run economy Race strategy Nutrition Recovery

What you get

Real coaching, not some BS training plan copied and pasted to 60 other people.

Every athlete is different. Your approach should be too.

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Custom training plan

Built around your life, your schedule, and your goals, updated every week based on how you're actually doing.

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Unlimited communication

Text, call, or message any time, no office hours, no ticketing system. When something comes up in training, you get a real answer fast.

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TrainingPeaks integration

All your workouts delivered through TrainingPeaks, the leading endurance sports training app, with full data analysis after every session.

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Pre-race video check-in

One-on-one call before each race to review goals, adjust numbers based on course dynamics, and make sure you show up ready.

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Nutrition & recovery guidance

Race-day fuelling strategy, training nutrition, and recovery protocols, the stuff most plans forget to include.

Pricing

Simple. No surprises.

One flat rate. Everything included. Cancel anytime.

$250 / month

Full-service 1:1 coaching. Everything you need to train well and race well.

Custom weekly training plan
TrainingPeaks workout delivery & analysis
Unlimited messaging support
Occasional bad jokes
Swim, bike & run coaching
Race strategy & nutrition guidance

Start with a free call

Kind words

Athletes who made it happen.

Real people, real results.

"Thank you so much for everything! It is a dream come true honestly. I remember hearing about an Ironman in middle school when my dad started training for his and since then it has been in the back of my mind and you made that a reality."

Zac H. · Ironman First Timer

"You helped me drop 17 minutes from my first marathon to my second, so 20 more minutes is the goal. You made that possible"

Haley W. · Sub 4 Marathoner

"Kael told me my pacing was 'a creative choice.' It was not a compliment. I am now much faster."

Tom R. · Olympic distance

"We really couldn't have done it without you!"

Alex M. · Ironman Finisher

Common questions

FAQ

Everything you're wondering before you book the call.

Do I need to have done a triathlon before? +

Not at all. Some of the most rewarding athletes to coach are people who've never crossed a finish line. If you can swim, bike, and run (even a little), we can build from there. The first call is just about figuring out where you're at and where you want to go.

Do I need a TrainingPeaks account? +

Yes — TrainingPeaks is the platform I use to deliver workouts, review your data, and communicate about training. A free account works to get started, though a premium account unlocks more features. I'll walk you through the setup on our first call.

What if I travel a lot or have an unpredictable schedule? +

That's exactly what 1:1 coaching is built for. Your plan is rebuilt every week based on your actual life — travel, long days at work, missed sessions, whatever comes up. Just let me know and we adapt. No rigid 16-week PDF that ignores reality.

Do you only coach triathletes, or also runners and cyclists? +

Mostly triathletes, but I've also coached standalone runners (including a marathoner who dropped 17 minutes off her time). If your goals make sense with the way I coach, we can make it work. Reach out and we'll figure it out on the call.

How many athletes do you coach at once? +

I keep the roster intentionally small so every athlete gets real attention. When I say unlimited messaging, I mean it — and I can only keep that promise if the roster stays manageable. Spots fill up around race season, so if you're interested, sooner is better.

Can I cancel anytime? +

Yes. No contracts, no lock-in, no awkward cancellation calls. Month-to-month. If it's not working, you can stop. I'd rather earn your continued training than lock you into something.

Train smarter.
Go further.

Hi, I'm Kael.