I am accepting applications for the 2010 Coaching Program!

I will be inviting a select group of XTERRA, Olympic, Half Iron triathletes, cyclocross and mountain biking cyclists to join the MelRad Racing program in 2010. Whether your goal is to finish the BC Bike Race mountain bike race or the XTERRA World Championships, I can help you achieve your potential!

All applicants will be personally coached by 3 time World Champion Melanie McQuaid. This is not a head coach farming all of the training out to inexperienced coaches and calling the program personalized.  This is your opportunity to truly be coached by a world champion.  All programs will be tailored to each athletes unique needs and personal goals. With a healthy dose of objectivity along with the subjectivity that comes with experience, Melanie can find the best in you.

You just need to decide how much coaching you want and need.

Melanie is not only able to coach athletes physically, her strength is preparing you mentally. A coach for executives and a public speaker, Melanie can help you master the mental side of the sport.

The 2010 program will be extremely limited and applications accepted in November of 2009.  Earlier applications will be more likely to be offered spots on the team.

Melanie will create a personalized Annual Training Plan with your key races in mind and then build a program based on 1-4 week cycles to help maximize your strengths and work to minimize your weaknesses.  Depending on where you are at in your training, you may want more or less feedback to guide you.  Every level of training, however, is personally monitored and adjusted by Melanie.

With a BSc in Chemistry and Biochemistry, Melanie has a very objective and scientific approach to training methodology. However, the chef in Melanie knows that although the best results come from a good recipe, there has to be a good feel for the process to achieve the best results. With experience from the UCI Road Cycling World Championships, five trips to the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships and 9 trips to the XTERRA World Championships with 3 wins and 3 runner up positions Melanie has the years of experience to help understand the intricacies of high performance.  In addition, Melanie has completed her Level 1 Coaching Certification and is working towards a stint at the National Coaching Institute in Victoria, BC when she is finished racing competitively herself. 

2010 Fee Schedule:

I AM A BEGINNER AND I JUST WANT YOU TO HELP ME TO DECIDE WHAT TO DO WITH LOTS OF FLEXIBILITY.... OR....

I AM A SINGLE SPORT ATHLETE OR LOOKING FOR SINGLE SPORT COACHING TO GET MY CYCLING TO THE NEXT LEVEL

($175/month)

I have been racing a few years, now it is time to kick it up a notch:

WORLD CHAMPION IS YOUR CHEF

($300/month)

• Personalized YTP and weekly program on Training Peaks
• Monthly phone review of progress
• Weekly email feedback on training each day
• Discounted one on one sessions
• Analysis of testing results and periodic testing plans to monitor progress
• Help with goal setting
• Race strategy
• Discounted/free equipment and clothing as part of MelRad Racing and first right of refusal on team

I am the best athlete in my region, now I wanna take on the World:

WORLD CHAMPION IS YOUR BUTLER

($500/month)

• Personalized YTP and weekly program on Training Peaks
• Weekly phone review of progress
• Unlimited email feedback on training each day
• Four one on one sessions per year (may be subject to expenses for travel)
• Analysis of testing results and periodic testing plans to monitor progress
• Help with goal setting
• Race strategy
• Discounted/free equipment and clothing as part of MelRad Racing and first right of refusal on team

All programs require a six month commitment to the program. 

$250 Enrollment and Initial Program set up

Coached athletes who take a position on MelRad Racing must pay for 12 months of coaching in advance.  No exceptions!  This is to ensure that no one jumps the queue to the team.

$150/hour for one on one swim/bike/run coaching, workouts and biomechanical analysis (discounted for World Champion programs)

Skill sessions/Team coaching and leading group training: available on request contact through the website

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