kATHMANDU C2C TRAINING PLANS
Popular and successful Coast to Coast training plans. Budget friendly but with all the quality sessions and supporting resources you need to have a great race!
rUNNING, kAYAKING, CYCLING AND OTHER MULTISPORT PLANS
Pre-written training plans ready to go! Can be tuned to suit you even better for your next event.
1:1 cOACHING
Become apart of a small yet quality group focused on performance. Sam will help you become the best you can be through guidance, a personalised training program and up-to-date sport science.
phone call/Zoom
Any training questions, feedback, injury, nutrition or other advice to help you feel you are staying on track
PRIVATE TECHNIQUE SESSIONS FOR KAYAKING & RUNNING
Tune your technique to ensure you are not wasting energy, go faster, and prevent injuries
KAYAKING RIVER SKILLS (MOVING WATER/RAPIDS)
Improve your river rapid skills. Understand the river better, the braids and paddle with confidence in the technical rapids
SMC CLOTHING
SMC branded. Cycle clothing for racing and training.
Option of bright blue or pink to make sure you are seen out on the road. Available for anyone.
about sam
Sam Manson Coaching (SMC) officially began in 2017. I provide 1:1 coaching (very limited) and write specialized programs for running, cycling, kayaking and multisport. I also provide technique sessions: Running and Kayaking. Particularly specializing in technical running skills, flat water kayaking forward paddle stroke and moving water/river kayak skills. Physical education, training and coaching has been a passion since my high school years. I have also competed as an elite endurance athlete since 2013, been in the top 10 of the Coast to Coast race 10x and won the race in 2023. My knowledge comes from 13 years experience, ENDURE IQ Courses, TrainingPeaks University, support from other coaches, consultations with professionals, Tai Poutini Polytechnic Diploma in Outdoor Instruction and Guiding, NZOIA qualifications, Cycling NZ and CRNZ courses and research through reading.
testimonials
Rob Walkinton
“This was by far the most comprehensive plan I’ve had for endurance training. It was my first time in the C2C as a two dayer and was looking to enjoy it, be comfortable (if that’s possible!) and finish. I beat my planned time by almost an hour and finished in the top 25% for my age. Bloody stoked! Thanks again Sam. Legend.” “Your plans are awesome and represent incredible value for the detail you get……I’ll be back again this year for sure!”
Aaron Price
“Huge thanks Sam Manson for your training plan this summer. First timer & doing longest day, and had a perfect day which sure wouldn’t have happened without your plan. Your 40 week Intermediate plan was perfect, found the detail around each session really good. Pleased to race injury free & feeling great all day, which didn’t expect! Had also used your nutrition advice/template which learnt lots from. Was really pleased to finish in 14:07, definitely addicted now so will be back again next year with your plan”
Steve O’Brien
“Thank you for a fantastic plan and helping us understand the little details that make a difference via the monthly sessions. Sam said at the start, the plan was crafted so we would have a good day out and he delivered for me. While I have had a couple of other coaches in the past, this year under Sam I seemed to train much smarter not harder off the back of the plan and the advice helped me get a solid race plan together. The goal in 2024 was to try and meet the cut offs…. This year I not only had time up my sleeve so I could relax at transitions but I actually felt strong in the last parts of the race and got top half of my category. That was well beyond my expectations.”
SAM MANSON 