Why Athletes Trust Trail Addiction Coaching
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Ed Hoon
Love working with Bernard, he's knowledgeable, supportive and easy to contact. My performance just gets better, very excited to work together in the future.
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Mark Drew
“I've dabbled in getting some coaching from time to time over the years. This is the first time I have actually committed to going "all in" and trusting the process. Barny has listened to my plans and goals, working this into my daily work life. He keeps me accountable and is always available if I need to move something around or just have a question about a particular training session. I can honestly say that I'm feeling way fitter than I was 12 months ago. I also like the fact that Barny brings the science behind his coaching. I'm not one to dive down this rabbit hole, leaving me to focus on my end goals.
I've known Barny for many years now and he could have taken the "easy approach" and let a few things slip through the cracks, like me hitting high HR zones when I should be in Zone 2!! He's on the phone to me checking if the data is correct or if I had gone "off program". Keeping me focused and accountable.#topcoach”
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Kathy Richardson
“I first met Bernard by chance while running on the trails behind Nelson. Our paths crossed, we stopped for a chat, and he told me he was training for the UTMB. Even though I was a complete stranger, he generously shared advice. I carried on my run from that brief encounter feeling inspired and uplifted. Months later, purely by coincidence Bernard started working at the same place as me. Around that time, I had signed up for the South Island Ultra Marathon, my first ever 100km race, having only run 54km previously. I asked Bernard if he could help me with a training plan, as I’d never followed one before. He had just completed his coaching certification but hadn’t officially launched his services yet. Despite that, he put together a three-month training programme for me, and didn’t charge a cent. I was blown away by his generosity. The structure and discipline of the programme were exactly what I needed, and I had fun with it! A training programme keeps you accountable. Until then, I’d been winging it with no real understanding of race nutrition or proper training. I was skeptical about relying solely on gels and Tailwind for fuel, but Bernard told me to “trust the process” , and he was absolutely right. Race day was incredible. I finished in 13 hours and 36 minutes, and even now, I can’t quite believe I did it. Nutrition was spot on and everything came together as planned. Bernard cares about his clients and I truly believe his guidance made it not only possible for me to complete the race but made the journey enjoyable. I’ll always be grateful, and I continue to use his coaching services to this day”