First triathlon coach — from zero to race day.
Your first triathlon shouldn't be guesswork. Online 1:1 coaching from your first pool length to your first race finish — equipment guidance, swim technique, transitions, race-week walkthrough included.
What the coaching looks like.
Swim from scratch
Pool drills, breathing, body position — built into the first 6 weeks. Zero to confident 750m, no panic.
Bike + brick basics
Position, cadence, gearing. Then we teach the brick — the run off the bike that defines triathlon.
Race week walkthrough
Transition setup, gear checklist, race-morning routine. We rehearse before race day so nothing feels new.
What you get.
- Beginner-safe progression — no jumping into work you're not ready for.
- Equipment guidance: what to buy, what to borrow, what to skip.
- Pool sets calibrated to your current swim ability.
- Race-day plan: pacing, transitions, fueling — rehearsed before race week.
- Direct messaging access — same coach, every week.
Is this coaching right for you?
Coaching for this build runs from $250 every 4 weeks ($3,250 per year). Here is who it does and does not suit.
This is for you if
- You have entered your first triathlon and the swim is the part keeping you awake.
- You can train 5 to 8 hours a week across three sports.
- You want someone to tell you what to buy, what not to buy, and how transition actually works.
This is not for you if
- You cannot yet swim 200m continuously. Spend the money on in-person swim lessons first — remote coaching cannot teach you to swim, and I will say so rather than take your money.
- Your race is a sprint and you have a year to prepare. A 12-week self-guided sprint plan is $65 and is genuinely enough for a first finish. Coaching from $3,250 per year is a lot of money for a first sprint.
- You want someone in the water with you correcting your catch. That requires a squad, not a remote coach.
They put in the work.
Here's what came out.
“Breno took me from a 5K runner to a full Ironman finisher. 5K 16:57, 70.3 in 4:30, and my first full at IRONMAN Arizona in 9:35 at age 39. The plans fit around clinic, the lab, and three kids — nothing was wasted.”
“Two years with Breno: 26 minutes off my 70.3 and a sub-11 full Ironman. The progression was patient and the workouts were the right ones at the right time.”
“I finished D2R2 180k — 19 of the 20 climbs are genuinely steep — and I finished it better than I expected. Breno had me ready.”
“Unparalleled value. Breno builds a methodical plan that actually targets the weaknesses you'd rather not look at — that's why it works.”
“Running faster. Breno taught me how to actually run easy so I could race faster — and now I'm running both faster and further than I have in years.”
“Busy parent of three with a full-time job. The flexibility in how Breno builds the week is what makes this sustainable for me — the training fits the life, not the other way around.”
“Personalized, motivating sessions. Breno meets athletes wherever they are — beginner or experienced — and the work shows up on race day.”
“A comprehensive, easy-to-follow plan that works for people with busy lives. Nothing feels arbitrary — every session has a reason.”
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FAQ
I've never done a triathlon. Where do I start?
Pick a sprint distance race 12–16 weeks out. Get comfortable in the pool. The rest — bike, brick, transitions — we build from week 1. No prior triathlon experience needed.
Do I need a fancy bike?
No. A road bike, mountain bike, or even a hybrid works for your first sprint. Many first-timers borrow a bike for race day. We coach the engine first, the equipment second.
What if I can't swim?
We teach you. Pool drills, breathing, body position — built into the first 6 weeks. Most first-timers go from zero swimming to a confident 750m in a single build.
How much does first-tri coaching cost?
Essential $250/4wk is built exactly for this — full coaching at the entry price. Includes equipment guidance, race-week walkthrough, and race-day briefing.
What happens after you book the call
Twenty minutes, free, and you leave with a recommendation in writing whether or not you buy anything.
Pick a time that suits you
Twenty minutes, video or phone, in English, Portugues or Espanol.
You get a confirmation email immediately
With the link and two short questions so the call is not spent on basics.
We talk about your goal, not my services
There is no pitch. If the honest answer is a $35 plan or Apex, that is the answer you get.
You leave with a recommendation in writing
A short follow-up email with what I would do next, whether or not you buy anything.
Refunds, cancellation and pausing
- Cancelling
- Cancel any time by email, with no notice period and no exit fee. Your current 4-week cycle finishes as normal and you are not billed again.
- Refunds
- Cycles already started are not refunded, because the plan for those weeks has already been written and delivered. If you cancel before the first session of a new cycle has been published, that cycle is refunded in full.
- Pausing
- You can pause for injury, illness, travel or life for up to 8 weeks a year at no cost, and your seat on the roster is held. Tell me before the next cycle bills. Beyond 8 weeks the seat goes to the waitlist and you rejoin when there is space.
- Price changes
- Your rate is fixed for as long as you stay coached continuously. Published prices only apply to new athletes.
Your first triathlon. Coached, not guessed.
Free 20-minute strategy call. We map your race, your starting point, and the right tier.
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