INDIVIDUAL SERVICES WITH ELIZABETH WATERSTRAAT
Work With Coach Liz
Experienced Coaching Perspective, When You Need It
Not every athlete needs a full season of coaching.
Different Needs Call for Different Kinds of Support
Ongoing coaching provides continuity, regular communication, and a training process that develops over time.
But there are situations where a more focused service makes sense.
You may already have a coach or a training plan and simply want help preparing for a particular race. You may be managing your own training and looking for another perspective. Or you may be a coach interested in discussing the decisions and challenges that come with working with athletes.
These services are designed to provide useful, individualized guidance without requiring a long-term coaching commitment.
Event-Specific Race Planning and Recap
Prepare for the Race You’re Going to Race
Good race execution begins well before the starting line.
The demands of a race depend on the course, conditions, distance, and the athlete arriving at the start. A pacing or fueling strategy that works for one athlete may be entirely inappropriate for another.
Our event-specific planning service brings those factors together into a practical strategy built around your preparation, abilities, and goals.
This service is available to athletes preparing for triathlon, running, and off-road events, from shorter local races through IRONMAN.
Your Race Plan Includes
- Course analysis: Understanding the demands of the event and identifying sections that require particular attention.
- Individualized pacing: Establishing an appropriate effort strategy based on your training and current fitness.
- Fueling and hydration: Developing practical targets and considering how to respond when conditions or your stomach don’t cooperate.
- Weather and logistics: Preparing for heat, changing conditions, transitions, and race-morning decisions.
- Mental preparation: Developing a realistic plan for managing effort, uncertainty, and the inevitable challenges of racing.
After the Race
The value of a race doesn’t end at the finish line.
We review your race file and execution to understand what worked, what could have been managed differently, and what the experience tells us about your future training and racing.
The goal is not simply to evaluate the result. It’s to learn from the decisions, preparation, and execution that produced it.
Timing: Contact us at least two weeks before race day whenever possible.
Pricing: Available upon inquiry.
Individual Coaching Consultation
45 Minutes to Work Through Your Training Questions
There are times when a single conversation can provide the perspective you need to move forward.
Our individual coaching consultation is a focused, 45-minute Zoom session built around your questions.
You may want to evaluate your current training, discuss an upcoming goal, or better understand a challenge you’ve encountered. The conversation is guided by what matters most to you.
Common Consultation Topics
- Planning a season and choosing appropriate races.
- Reviewing an existing training plan.
- Preparing for an IRONMAN or other endurance event.
- Swim development and open-water preparation.
- Returning to training after time away.
- Managing training alongside work, family, and other commitments.
- Understanding performance plateaus.
- The mental demands of training and racing.
You’re encouraged to share your questions before the session so we can make productive use of our time together.
The objective is to leave with greater clarity about your situation and practical next steps.
Format: 45-minute Zoom conversation.
Pricing: Available upon inquiry.
Considering Ongoing Coaching?
If you’re primarily interested in finding out whether Multisport Mastery is the right coaching fit, start with our complimentary coaching fit call.
That conversation is different from a paid consultation. It is intended to explore an ongoing coaching relationship rather than provide an individual working session.
Mentorship for Endurance Coaches
Experience, Perspective, and a Place to Work Through the Questions
Coaching requires more than an understanding of training science.
It involves communication, judgment, relationships, business decisions, and the ability to adapt when an athlete’s circumstances don’t match the original plan.
Many of these skills develop through experience, and the learning process can be difficult to navigate alone.
Liz has spent 20 years coaching endurance athletes, leads the coaching team at Multisport Mastery, and has presented on athlete retention at USA Triathlon’s Endurance Exchange.
Her mentorship is intended for both newer coaches developing their approach and experienced coaches looking for another perspective on their work.
Areas We Can Explore
Training Design and Decision-Making
How to build training that reflects the demands of an athlete’s goals while accounting for their experience, capacity, and life outside sport.
Coaching Women in Endurance Sport
Considering the individual needs and circumstances of female athletes throughout their athletic development.
Leadership and Coach Development
Discussing the challenges of leading other coaches, establishing shared standards, and supporting a coaching team.
Athlete Communication and Retention
Developing effective coaching relationships, communicating expectations, and supporting athletes over the long term.
Coaching Business Development
Working through questions about building a coaching practice, creating sustainable systems, and managing professional responsibilities.
Mentorship can be arranged as an individual conversation or an ongoing relationship, depending on your needs.
Pricing: Available upon inquiry.
Media, Speaking, and Educational Events
Conversations About Endurance Sport, Coaching, and the Athlete Experience
Liz contributes to conversations about endurance training through writing, podcasts, presentations, and educational events.
She co-hosts the Miles of Books podcast with Sarah Bowen Shea as part of the Another Mother Runner community and has appeared on numerous podcast episodes discussing coaching, training, and racing.
Her work draws on experience as both an endurance coach and an athlete who continues to train and compete.
She is available for selected media and educational opportunities.
Opportunities Include
- Podcast guest appearances.
- Guest articles and editorial contributions.
- Presentations for clubs, teams, and endurance events.
- Educational sessions for coaches.
- Adult swim clinics.
Potential Topics
- Triathlon and IRONMAN training and racing.
- Training and competing as a masters athlete.
- Learning to swim as an adult.
- Consistency and long-term athletic development.
- The mental demands of endurance sport.
- Coaching women in endurance sport.
- Athlete communication and retention.
- The relationship between reading, learning, and performance.
If you’re planning a podcast, event, clinic, or educational program, please share the audience, proposed topic, and event details.
Experience From Both Sides of the Coaching Relationship
Elizabeth Waterstraat founded Multisport Mastery in 2007 and has spent 20 years coaching endurance athletes.
She also brings 26 years of experience as an endurance athlete, including five finishes at the IRONMAN World Championship, and continues to train and compete as a masters athlete.
Her perspective has been shaped by years of working with athletes of different abilities, goals, and life circumstances, as well as her own experience navigating the demands and uncertainties of endurance sport.
Across coaching, consultation, mentorship, and education, her approach emphasizes thoughtful preparation, practical decision-making, and helping people better understand the process behind their performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be a Multisport Mastery athlete to use these services?
No. Race planning, individual consultations, and coach mentorship are available without an ongoing Multisport Mastery coaching relationship.
What kinds of races can you help me plan for?
Race planning is available for triathlon, running, and off-road racing across a range of distances, from shorter local events through IRONMAN.
How far in advance should I request a race plan?
We recommend contacting us at least two weeks before race day to allow time to review your training, understand the course, and develop your strategy.
What information do you need to prepare a race plan?
We typically need your event details, race date, goals, and recent training information. Access to training data, such as TrainingPeaks, can help make the plan more specific.
Does race planning include a post-race review?
Yes. The service includes reviewing your race file and execution to identify useful lessons for future training and racing.
What happens during a coaching consultation?
A consultation is a 45-minute Zoom conversation focused on your questions. Sharing your topic in advance helps us prepare for a productive discussion.
Can you review a training plan created by another coach?
Yes. Consultations are available to athletes regardless of who currently writes their training. The purpose is to provide a useful perspective on your questions.
How is a consultation different from a complimentary coaching fit call?
A consultation is a paid working session focused on your specific training questions. The complimentary fit call is a shorter conversation to explore whether ongoing coaching with Multisport Mastery is appropriate.
Is coach mentorship only for new coaches?
No. Mentorship can be useful for coaches at different stages, from those building their first coaching practice to experienced professionals navigating more complex decisions.
Can mentorship be ongoing?
Yes. Mentorship may be structured as a single conversation or an ongoing arrangement, depending on your needs and availability.
How do I inquire about speaking or media opportunities?
Email with your proposed topic, audience, event format, and relevant dates. We’ll discuss the opportunity and availability.
How do I find out about pricing?
Email msmtricoach@gmail.com with the service you’re interested in. We’ll provide current pricing and availability.
Start With the Question You Have
Whether you’re preparing for an important race, looking for direction in your training, developing as a coach, or planning an educational event, the first step is a conversation.
Tell us what you’re working toward and where an experienced perspective might be useful.
Email: msmtricoach@gmail.com
