GCH Coaching & Athlete Success

At Grit City Health, coaching isn’t just about hitting numbers—it’s about building a sustainable approach that fits your life, your goals, and your challenges. Each athlete comes in with their own story—whether it’s overcoming burnout, balancing training with real life, or preparing for a major event. Here’s how coaching at Grit City Health helped them unlock their best performance while keeping training manageable, enjoyable, and rewarding.

From Burnout to Breakthrough – How Coaching Brought Clarity & Confidence

🚴 Big Hurt Multisport Race 2024: 5th, Men's Iron
🚴 Evergreen Gravel Grinder 2024: 3rd Overall, 2nd in Men's Open

"In my previous attempts at self-coaching, I used mainly intervals.icu and TrainerRoad and their "Ai" enhanced progression of their plans.  It didn't work well for me.  I peaked months too early, watched my fitness slip throughout the race season… I really felt a bit lost in how to go about preparing for 2025.”

“When I first approached Patrick about coaching, I was so burned out and was dreading a big multi-sport race coming up on my calendar.  He immediately helped me strategize and organize my training, prioritizing where I could get the most returns on my limited training time.  My goal went from initially just surviving, to hitting sub 5 hour/50th percentile performance, to smashing past the expectations of myself and taking a 5th place overall, despite a slow kayak leg and a mechanical on the road bike leg.”

“Mentally, it's also great to have a manageable plan and someone to talk to-- if you're self coaching, it's too easy to be hard on yourself when you're not getting the results you want... and also mad at yourself (aka your "coach") when things get too tough.”

✅ Biggest Shift? “I feel like I am progressing at a more sustainable rate, and with less overall time that I previously spent on the bike and (especially) indoors… Despite lower overall volume, my endurance is still where I was hoping it would be (if not better).  I'm absolutely getting more returns per hour of training than I have before.”
✅ Would you recommend Patrick/Grit City Health? “Absolutely!  I was afraid to work with a coach for fear of making my training feel even harder, and disappointing someone else, in addition to myself, if I didn't live up to expectations.   Working with Patrick is the opposite.  He's super friendly and basis training around your life-- not the other way around.  The plan he created for me works well with my everyday life, is specifically tailored to the types of events I enter.  The flexibility built into his coaching is fantastic, too-- I can work around vacation time, take time off, change my calendar, etc, and we can always make it work.  The suggested workouts push my limits, but then the rest periods are right where they need to be.  It's so much better to have Patrick that a) knows you, b) knows the area and events, and c) listens to your feedback instead of trying to do it solo.  It's been the best money I've spent on any kind of training aid or bike/performance upgrade.

— D.S.

Finding Balance in Training & Life – How Coaching Keeps Me Moving

🚴 Cyclist & Trail Runner | First-Ever 25K Trail Race

"There is a ton of information, countless programs and infinite ways to shame oneself into believing they are missing the mark. I was overwhelmed”

”With Grit City Health I don't have to think about what workout I need to do on any given day. In a fun hour long conversation, all of my goals, cycling and running events were discussed and a plan was made. All I have to do is tune in and execute."

"What's even better is Patrick's style helps me balance these pursuits with my busy single-parent lifestyle in a positive and healthy way. No one likes feeling guilty when life dictates changes that impact workout goals. Patrick's coaching has always helped me put my athletic pursuits into the greater context of my life."

“In working with Grit City Health I've gone from a sheepish slow survivor at cycling events to a confident and happy mid-pack rider capable of pushing myself to better results. Working with Grity City Health last year, I went from cycling season to running my first-ever 25K trail race. I had never run more than a 5K, but Patrick's coaching helped me realize my cardiovascular capacity was transferable. With a thoughtful 6-week running program - I completed this trail race firmly mid-pack and wholly satisfied. I didn't believe it was in my reach at all.”

✅ Biggest Shift? No more decision fatigue—I trust the plan and just execute.
✅ Biggest Accomplishment? Went from 5K runner to completing a 25K trail race in just six weeks!
✅ Why Grit City Health? “Grit City Health is as indispensable as my therapist and physician are to my overall well being. I couldn't recommend these services highly enough to anyone looking to build their personal team of experts to live a more fun and healthy life.”

— P.O.

From Couch to Stage Racing – 20 Weeks to Race-Ready

🚴 Five-Day Stage Race | 16-Week Coaching Plan + Event-Specific Prep

"I began working with Patrick in November 2024 after signing up for a five-day stage race and realizing I needed a structured training plan. "

✅ Biggest Shift? “Patrick collaborated with me to design a program tailored to my personal goals and the time I had available each week.”
✅ Why Grit City Health? “"I highly recommend Grit City Health and Patrick—he is professional, adaptable, and an all-around great person to work with."

"Thanks to his guidance, I was able to go from the couch to race-ready in just under 20 weeks."

— N.S.

Ready to Start Your Own Coaching Journey?

Coaching isn’t about being the fastest—it’s about finding your best approach to sustainable progress. Whether you want to improve endurance, gain strength, or simply build better habits, I’m here to help you make it happen.

📅 Book a Coaching Intake Session and let’s find the right training plan for you!