Catalyst Coaching

As a first time marathoner, soon-to-be first time triathlete, and I'm so happy with my experience working with Coach Eric. Ever since I started working with Coach Eric, he helped me overcome a previous injury, and I'm stronger than ever! He manages to help me achieve my goals despite my busy schedule and hectic lifestyle. Highly recommend! More...

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Eric helped me train and complete my first Ironman triathlon last year. His coaching and support was more than I thought imaginable. Eric is now helping me become a faster marathon runner in hopes of making it to Boston in the near future. I highly recommend using his coaching services More...

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I am a multisport athlete and had been looking for an opportunity to level up in my performance. Catalyst provided that opportunity through knowledgeable and professional testing and advice. I highly recommend Coach Eric to anyone looking to improve whether your an experienced endurance athlete or a newb just looking to get to the finish line. More...

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I am female masters cyclist who has competed in time trials locally, provincially and at the world level for 15 years. Eric has coached me for almost two years. Our work together has taken me to a different level in my training and competition. We are currently preparing for the UCI World Masters Time Trial Champonships in Poland in 2019.Together, we establish seasonal and annual goals and review them regularly. The training phases and individual workouts are based on the outcomes of the sports lab testing and my response to individual workouts. Eric monitors my workout outputs daily and changes my workouts, as required. He works closely with others, including physiotherapists, strength coaches, etc. to ensure everyone is aligned with the core plan and goals. Eric is meticulous in race preparation, including race course review, transportation planning, mental preparation, etc. Overall, Eric’s athlete-focused coaching style fits very well with me, my racing goals and my capacity. More...

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Eric uses science based information to formulate a structured daily workout plan. These workouts are specifically tailored to me using the data he collected from the tests he had me perform. After following his program for a few months, I ran a marathon taking significant time off my best time. I felt strong and in control of my race for the first time. I highly recommend Eric for anyone who wants to improve in their sport! More...

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I am a cross-country skier and have had the privilege of being coached by Eric during my racing career. I couldn't recommend a better coach! Eric is unbelievably knowledgable, supportive, inspiring, and embodies ethical sport. I have also had the privilege of working alongside Eric as he coaches and he is organized, and inclusive and enthusiastic to all athletes, no matter what their age or ability. More...

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In a season filled with injuries, illness and just too many other commitments to put the miles in, Coach Eric still somehow found a way to get me the results.

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The knowledge that Eric brings to the table in terms of endurance sports is truly second to none. He's been through it all as a coach, and the set-up at Catalyst Coaching and SportLab allows him to design and construct a personalized training plan that is tailored to my individual needs as an athlete. If you have athletic goals of any type, no matter how big or small, Catalyst Coaching and SportLab is the place to go for coaching and support. More...

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Eric is a true professional. He really understands what Jena and I need at various stages of our training and throughout the racing season. He listens well and truly cares about how we feel, both mentally and physically each day. His equipment, testing methods and knowledge of sport as a science are 2nd to none. If you want to be a better, faster, more well rounded athlete, use Catalyst. More...

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Eric Bailey of Catalyst Coaching and Sportlab knows what he is doing. If you have a goal and are willing to do the work, he is the coach that can help you put all of the pieces together. This includes the physical and mental aspects as well as dealing with hydration, nutrition and rest. I was an endurance athlete who came into the sport of running and triathlon later in life, completing my first marathon at age 45. This evolved into the dream of completing an ironman. I just wanted to cross the finish line of the Louisville race but knew making the bike cutoff would be a huge challenge for me. Eric was confident from the start that he could get me there. I worked with Eric for 10 months to prepare for my race. My daily workouts were challenging and helped me grow in all 3 disciplines but by the time I stood at the starting line I knew I was capable of finishing. There were times when I would question the reasoning behind some aspects of my training and Eric was always able to provide an answer that made me feel confident in his plan for me. My cycling speed and strength had improved immensely especially in the last 6-10 weeks. I was fortunate to start the race injury free and to not encounter any mechanical issues with my bike. I had my first DNF in the half distance earlier in the year due to high winds and I knew similar conditions would challenge both my speed and confidence on race day. Sure enough, it was a windy day. Eric had helped me develop strategies for the race that made me feel pretty confident going in but were hard to hang onto once the wind (and rain) started to have a significant impact on my speed. I did finish the bike and felt unbelievably good on my run. I finished with over an hour to spare. Although I was determined and did the work, the plan Eric prepared and constantly modified for me made me strong enough, fast enough and confident enough to be able to say "I am an ironman!" More...

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