Triathlon & run coaching with Coach Karen
Whether you’re eyeing your first sprint tri or your next Ironman, I’ll build your training around the week you actually have. Work, kids, travel, a rough night’s sleep. We’ll plan for it and adjust as we go.
Coaching online from anywhere, plus group workouts around Sugar Land, Richmond, and Katy, TX.
“She tailors my training plans very well to my lifestyle.”
Brandon Chou, on coaching with Karen
Who it’s for
Never done one? Perfect.
A lot of my athletes started out not knowing what a brick workout was. We’ll build up your swim, bike, and run one step at a time, and I’ll answer every question along the way. There’s no such thing as a dumb one.
Want to go farther or faster?
Maybe you’re training for a half, chasing a PR, or trying to get back into a rhythm. I’ll mix easy miles, harder sessions, and real recovery so you keep improving without running yourself into the ground.
Done a few? Let’s figure out what’s next.
A longer distance, a faster time, or finally getting past a plateau. We’ll look at what you’ve been doing, what’s working, and where there’s room to grow, then train with that in mind.
The coaching experience
Your workouts land in TrainingPeaks each week, built around your goals and your schedule. You’ll always know what’s on deck.
I look at what you did and tell you what I see. Got a question? Text or email me during working hours.
Sick kid, work trip, legs that feel like lead? Let me know and we’ll move things around. That’s what I’m here for.
Strength work, fueling, a race-day plan, and a pep talk when you need one.
Your coach
I grew up in the pool as a swimmer and lifeguard, then played soccer for years before finding triathlon in 2015. I was hooked. Since then I’ve finished 3 full Ironmans and 8 half Ironmans, and raced long-course aquabike at Worlds in Denmark in 2018.
I come from a teaching background (I have a master’s in education), and that’s still how I coach. I want you to understand why you’re doing each workout, so you get smarter about training as you get fitter.
I work with all kinds of athletes, and I have a soft spot for women over 40 and anyone brand new to triathlon or running. You can be honest with me about the hard weeks. We’ll figure them out together.
“…she was incredibly responsive, supportive, and truly invested in my journey.”
Ally H., on training for her first full Ironman with Karen
Coaching options
Both include your weekly plan, workout feedback, texting and email with me, plan changes, and race prep. There are no tiers. Everyone gets the whole thing.
How we get started
Local connection
You don’t have to do every workout by yourself. Tri Lab athletes get together for runs, social rides, and open-water swims around Sugar Land, Richmond, and Katy, and we show up to cheer each other on at local races too.
What’s on the calendar changes month to month, so just ask what’s coming up.
FAQ
Yep. You don’t need a certain pace or a list of races behind you. We start from where you are today.
It depends on you and your goal. We’ll talk about how many hours you really have in a week and build from there. I’m not going to hand you a plan that only works if you quit your job.
Nope. Coaching happens online, so you can train wherever you live. If you are local, come join us for group workouts.
Coaching inquiry
A race on the calendar, or just a feeling you could be doing more? Send me a note. We’ll talk about where you’re at, what your weeks look like, and whether coaching makes sense for you.
Fill out my short form and I’ll get back to you so we can talk it through.
Message Coach Karen →No perfect training history required. Just a goal.
