Triathlon Coaching FAQ for New Triathletes

My program is built first and foremost for new triathletes. Whether you're signing up for your first sprint or committing to a full Ironman, I'll help you go from "where do I even start?" to the finish line with confidence. I coach every distance: Sprint, Olympic, 70.3, and Full Ironman.

Premium Full Service: $379/month. Includes equipment selection, race selection, training and nutrition/fueling guidance, a state-of-the-art training plan, data analysis and interpretation, weekly plan adjustments, and full access to Coach Marques. Plus in-person team trainings, team activities and programs, clinics, and team races.Virtual Coaching: $299/month. The same coaching for athletes who aren’t local or prefer not to join group activities or team training.

• Race selection: help choosing the right races for your goals and timeline• A TriDot Tailored training plan built around you• Full access to Coach Marques through our WhatsApp group and text• Weekly video calls to review progress and adjust your plan• In-person team trainings at least twice a weekAll team trainings are included and optional. Come to as many as fit your schedule.See the Services page for everything included.

Everything in Premium Package and on the SERVICES page except in-person team trainings.

Team trainings run at least twice a week and change with the seasons.Winter: indoor cycling (you need a smart trainer to start) and outdoor running.Summer: group track sessions, group open water swims, and group brick sessions (bike + run).

No. Team trainings are included in the Premium package but are always optional. If you know you won't be joining in person, the $299/month Virtual Coaching package gives you the same: fully customized training plan, coach access, and weekly calls without the team training. Group clinics and activities fall outside this package.

In-person team trainings take place in Eastside of Seattle and the surrounding areas.

In-person coaching happens in a group setting. There are no one-on-one meet-ups as part of the coaching program. You still get individual attention through your personalized plan, direct messaging, and weekly video calls. The one exception is private swim lessons.

Group open water swims run from mid-May through September.

Yes. I offer one-on-one private swim lessons for athletes who want to improve their stroke and for those learning to swim from scratch. Lessons are held at private pools in the Bellevue and Kirkland area, Private swim lessons are not included in the coaching packages and are booked separately. See the Private Swim Lessons page for pricing and booking.

In person at team trainings (Premium only), through the TriDot app’s built-in messaging, our WhatsApp group, WhatsApp text, and a weekly video call with Coach Marques

Head to the Join Us page and fill out the athlete questionnaire with your goals and your first (or next) race. I’ll be in touch shortly after.