Originally Posted by
bitingduck
Get a coach who can not only help you with fitness but also with race strategy and tactics. Most coaches I've seen do a pretty decent job with fitness, but not many do a really good job of teaching you how to be in the right place at the right time.
Its because many of those coaches have never raced at a high level and know tactics. Many of those are ex. phys guys that know how to train someone physically but not much more than that.
You may find yourself switching coaches several times before you find one who knows what makes you tick and motivates you. Just because coach A works out for Athlete A, doesn't mean coach A will work for you.