Cary Kinross-Wright

Triathlete, adventure racer, endurance athlete

I have over 9 years’ experience in adventure racing, triathlon, ultra running, and general endurance sports. I have completed numerous adventure races across the globe, ranging from 12-hour races to expedition length races such as Primal Quest and Explore Sweden. I began competing in Ironman triathlons in 2003 as a way to train for adventure racing. In 2007 I decided to dedicate myself to triathlon to see how far I could take my athletic career. As a triathlete, I have competed in many Ironman distance and shorter races. In 2008 I am focused on Xterra and ½ Ironman distance and compete as part of the EPC/WRC Elite Xterra Team.

My interest in coaching began when I started working with my own coach. Over the past 5 years, I have made significant improvements in my performance and have reached and exceeded many goals I set for myself in competition. I am focused on continuous improvement through structured training. I believe that the willingness to work hard and work smart and to set realistic goals are the most important factors to athletic success.

I have an unusual background for a coach, having worked as a chemical engineer and then a venture capital investor (after earning an MBA from Wharton in 2000). In 2007, I decided to leave the corporate world and dedicate myself to training and helping others train. I love to work with other motivated athletes and to share my enthusiasm for sport and competition!

My coaching philosophy is based on the fact that a program must be structured to fit a) the goals of an individual b) that individuals’ schedule, commitments and time to train and c) the individuals’ fitness levels and potential. There is no one size fits all program, and it is self-defeating to put together a program for an athlete that they will not or cannot follow.

From my athletes I expect commitment to a set of goals and a program that we develop together. I expect feedback so that I can alter the program as necessary. I can help you with the tools for training, but you have to commit to use them!

All Personalized Coaching Plans offer the following:

Initial coach/athlete orientation to discuss past training and experience.
Goal setting and a periodized training program to achieve those goals.
Field testing to determine training zones (Heart Rate and/or Wattage).
Detailed daily workouts specific to each athlete’s goals and experience level.
Interaction with a coach by phone, and/or via email.
Use of online workout planner and interactive website.
Guidance on race/ride strategy, mental preparation, equipment, and proper ride and recovery nutrition.
All coaching programs require athletes to use a power meter for the bike training and a downloadable HR monitor (Gramin 405 is recommended). Discounts on these products are available with coaching packages if athletes need these critical tools.

One-on-One Premium Coaching:

$250/month

The One-on-One coaching provides the highest level of coach/athlete interaction and communication. The goal of the personalized One on One coaching is to not only structure your training around your season goals, but to also allow for frequent revisions of your training as necessary to make sure everything stays on track. This is possible because of the close coach/athlete communication and my ability to revise your training as needed to take into account any “life factors” that might disrupt or affect your optimal training.

This plan allows for your training to be based around Heart Rate, Pace and Power based Training Zones to maximize the effectiveness and benefits of all your training. Athletes use a downloadable Heart Rate monitor/GPS device and Power Meter (bike). I analyze everything about your training and chart your progress. All of your metrics (HR, power, kJ, TSS, IF, and Training Stress Balance scores) will be tracked and analyzed over both macro- and mesocycles using Training Peaks WKO+ Training Software and the unique Performance Chart Manager. Your Training Zones are re-calculated throughout the year as needed, and your workouts are updated to reflect changes in those zones. Your training log is reviewed weekly (sometimes daily) and workout revisions are provided as needed. Contact is unlimited through either email and/or phone.

3-Month Custom Training Plan:

$375 per 12-week period

This plan provides a personalized and structured training program based upon your season goals and is set up similar to the One on One coaching plan. Generally, there is in-depth communication up front to gather information about athlete’s history, goals and resources. Also, when the 3-month plan is “delivered,” we make sure everything is clear. From there, athletes execute the plan as written. While we help explain how to manage changes in the initial communication, the coach makes no revisions in the plan. At the end of every 3-month block, we analyze where your training is at and plan accordingly for another 3-month block. This is a great way to go with experience athletes or with athletes who have spent several months as Premium Coaching Clients.

Danny Suter is one of the most experienced and skilled endurance coaches in the multi-sport business. I highly recommend his training programs for adventure athletes of any level or for people wanting to hone their skills or fitness.

- Ian Adamson, Adventure Racer, Boulder CO
Team Nike ACG, Author of Runner's world Guide to Adventure Racing

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Cary Kinross-Wright