Originally Posted by
rapwithtom
I couldn't disagree more. If one has an interest in learning how to train optimally as quickly as possible, at any level, a good coach can certainly help.
k, that was an exaggeration. but at least 1.5 years of riding on your own or however long it takes to have the intellectual curiosity to learn about your own limits and the training methods out there.
i've seen way too many people piss away their money (while being students no less) because they didn't know what they want and their coaches didn't have a clue either. Either party being motivated and curious obviously changes things, but far too many coaches give out only cookie cutter plans and far too many riders don't really know what they want.