MICHAEL LOVATO | Professional Triathlete

Lovato Coaching: The Road to Success

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Having been involved in triathlon for eighteen years, I have gained experience at all levels of competition and participation: from beginner to elite. During this time, the basis of my own preparation has ranged from self-coaching to full time guidance from an experienced coach. Over the last several years, I have developed my own personal philosophy and strategy for preparing for multi-sport races.

I currently provide varying amounts of structure, guidance, and advice to several athletes of different ages and abilities. I am confident in my ability to help men and women of any level achieve his or her athletic goals.

Client Testimonial:

Michael Lovato as a Coach?? Simple-he is awesome!

Michael has been coaching me for 5 years and the best part has been the relationship we have developed. We can talk about anything and he always takes into consideration how all aspects of my life affect training and racing. He is very flexible and we make adjustments in my schedule if needed. I always k now that my plan is tailored specifically for my needs.

The workouts? Some of the most fun and creative I have ever had. Training is so much fun because there is always a new challenge to look forward to.

Michael is always available to answer any question or to give any advice. In the years he has coached me I have faced some challenges and he has been 100% supportive.

Last but not least, his coaching has made me a stronger athlete and I was able to qualify for Kona!

Client Testimonial:

After almost 25 years racing triathlons I decided to hire a coach. Work and family life were taking over the training and my racing times were slowing. I wasn’t really worried about the times but I had lost a bit of the zeal and felt I had wasn’t giving or getting my best. I needed help and immediately called Michael. We have now been working together for about 4 years and the relationship has been great. This was an easy choice for me as I have known Michael for many years. You probably don’t, so let me tell you why I chose him; experience, a positive attitude, and a personal approach. Firstly I am referring to his coaching experience. You can easily find his great racing results yourself. His coaching experience may even be better. Michael has been coached in his early years by many of the legends of the sport. Then he took all that experience and experimented on himself to determine what works for him ( he coaches himself now) and for you. Where else might you get all of this experience in one person? Secondly no matter how the day goes Michael always stays positive and that energy is infectious – and needed – in a coach. Life, racing, and training are a constant adventure and Michael keeps that attitude in his spirit and makes sure you do too. Finally and most importantly I needed coaching with a personal focus. Although there are many fine programs out there none of them really fit my needs. Michael did. He listens to my goals, fitness level, and time commitments, and tailors an interesting program just for me. Then he mostly lets me get on with it unless I need help. Inevitably after a week to 10 days I screw things up somehow and I have to call him in to re-vise and update things. No matter what he is up to with his own racing and training, he immediately responds and gets me back on track. Once a month or so we sit down and re-plan by looking at current results. He is always there when I need the help even if it just some encouragement that a few missed workouts won’t really matter. This is just what I need and I expect to be racing better this year at 50 than at 25!

So when you decide you need your own coach then pick mine – pick Michael. Just don’t take up too much of his time as I still need lots of help.

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