Our coaching packages include regular communication via TrainingPeaks comments, email, and scheduled check-ins. Premium packages include weekly video calls. Your coach will typically respond within 24 hours on weekdays.

For most tests, we provide all necessary equipment. For cycling tests, you can bring your own bike or use our lab bike. We recommend comfortable athletic clothing and your regular running shoes. We'll provide detailed instructions when you book your test.

We recommend retesting every 3-6 months, depending on your training phase and goals. Regular testing helps track progress and allows for timely adjustments to your training zones. Many athletes test at the beginning and end of their main preparation phase.

Yes! While our testing facility is in Dublin, we coach athletes worldwide through our online coaching platform. Remote coaching includes all the benefits of our personalized approach, with communication via video calls, emails, and training software.

Regular massage therapy can significantly enhance your training by improving muscle recovery, increasing blood flow to worked muscles, reducing injury risk, and alleviating chronic tension patterns. For endurance athletes specifically, massage helps address common issues like IT band syndrome, plantar fasciitis, and upper back tension from cycling positions. We recommend integrating massage into your training plan every 2-4 weeks, with more frequent sessions during peak training periods.

We offer several specialized treatments for athletes:

Sports Massage: Focuses on specific muscle groups used in your sport to release tension, improve flexibility, and enhance recovery.

Pre-Event Massage: A lighter, stimulating massage designed to prepare muscles for competition without causing fatigue, typically scheduled 2-3 days before your event.

Reiki: A gentle energy healing technique that promotes relaxation, reduces stress, and complements physical training by addressing mental fatigue.

Neuromuscular Therapy: A targeted technique that addresses specific trigger points and muscle imbalances, particularly helpful for chronic issues and injury prevention.

For the best experience, we recommend the following:

- Stay hydrated before your session

- Avoid heavy meals 1-2 hours before your appointment

- Arrive 5-10 minutes early to complete any paperwork

- Wear loose, comfortable clothing to your appointment

- Consider showering before your session, especially after training

You'll be properly draped during your session, and your therapist will step out of the room while you get ready.

The ideal frequency depends on your training volume, intensity, and individual needs. For most endurance athletes, we recommend:

- Maintenance: Every 2-4 weeks during regular training

- Peak training: Weekly or bi-weekly during high-volume periods

- Pre-competition: 2-5 days before important events

- Recovery: 2-3 days after major competitions

Our therapists can help create a personalized schedule based on your specific needs and training calendar.

Sports massage differs from regular massage in several key ways:

- It's specifically focused on the muscle groups most used in your sport

- Techniques are tailored to either prepare for activity or enhance recovery

- It often includes assessment of muscular imbalances and movement patterns

- Pressure is typically deeper and more targeted to address athletic needs

- Sessions may include stretching techniques and range of motion assessment

Our sports massage therapists understand the specific demands of endurance sports and common problem areas for runners, cyclists, and triathletes.

Sports massage can involve some discomfort, especially when addressing tight or problematic areas, but it should never be extremely painful. Our therapists work within your comfort level and encourage communication throughout the session. We use a scale of 1-10 for pressure, where 7-8 is typically the therapeutic range that allows for effective treatment without excessive discomfort. Remember that you're always in control of the pressure, and your therapist will adjust based on your feedback.t.

For recovery-focused sports massage:

- Best scheduled after training sessions

- Allow at least 2-3 hours between intense training and your massage

- Consider light activity the day after a deep tissue massage

For pre-event massage:

- Schedule 2-3 days before your competition

- Light training is fine on the same day

- Avoid intense training immediately after

For maintenance massage during heavy training blocks, we recommend scheduling on easier training days or rest days to maximize benefits.