Nope! You don’t need to be fit to start—you just need a willingness to begin. I’ll meet you where you are and help you build from there.

For most beginners:

IRONMAN 70.3: 16–24 weeks

Full IRONMAN: 24–30+ weeks

It depends on your current fitness, background, and schedule. That’s why personalised planning matters.

I generally recommend giving 12 months to train for a full distance IRONMAN. This allows for time spent not training due to work, family, illness, holiday, weather etc.

Start with what you have—basic swim gear, a functioning bike, running shoes.

I also strongly recommend as a minimum a GPS sports watch - this doesn’t have to be super fancy, a budget Garmin Forerunner 255 or Vivoactivemove 5 will work.

Over time, we can talk about optional upgrades like smart trainers and power meters. If you are a competitive athlete - you will get the best results from training with power, heart rate and pace.

Yes! Many of my athletes feel this way - swimming was my barrier to IRONMAN and my weakest discipline.

I provide swim programming, mindset strategies, and technique resources to help you gain confidence.

If you are in Brisbane, we can chat about in person swim sessions to help you with this.

100%. My job is to help you train smart—not just hard—so your plan works with your lifestyle, not against it. Communication about your life schedule and commitments is all you need for me to adjust your training.

You can self-train, but working with a coach increases your chances of success, reduces injury risk, and helps you train more efficiently around your life.

If you choose to go the non-coached route, I strongly recommend looking at using the TriDot training platform. It is IRONMAN’s official training platform and capable of getting you to a world championship qualification.

Try it for free for 2 months by joining the TriDot project. I am also happy to answer any questions you have about the platform during those two months.

TriDot Project Sign Up: https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/rebeccafear?type=105&sub=63

I work with age-group athletes of all levels—from total beginners to competitive amateurs—across triathlon, running, and cycling. Most of my athletes are juggling work, family, and training, and I help them make it all work.

Email Coach Bec (info@bethefear.com.au), Use the Contact Form, Book a free consult, or start a free trial with RunDot or TriDot through the links on the home/coaching pages. I will work with you from there to get you set up.

I offer coaching for endurance sports via TriDot, RunDot, Trainingpeaks and strength via Trainerize. You choose the platform that suits your needs, and I’ll guide you through it.

Depending on the level and platform, coaching can include personalised daily training plans, strength programming, movement assessments, recovery guidance, nutrition tracking (via Cronometer Gold), and weekly feedback. You can review each option on my Coaching Services Page.

Most athletes will choose based on their budget or ambitions. If you are still unsure, book a free consult! We’ll chat about your goals, preferences, and what support you need, then match you with the best-fit plan and platform.

Yes! Although I specialise in IRONMAN70.3 and IRONMAN distance, I coach athletes training for Sprint, Olympic, and multisport events like duathlon or aquathlon. Often these are stepping stones for athletes looking to complete an IRONMAN.

Whether you're racing for fun, fitness, or a podium, your plan will be tailored to your experience level, goals, and available training time.

Book a free call or email me info@bethefear.com.au. There’s no pressure—we’ll chat about your goals and whether my coaching style aligns with what you’re looking for.

All plans include a weekly check-in via email, and I add in comments to your workouts in the training platform. This is where we adjust your training based on feedback, how you're feeling, and your real-life schedule.

Absolutely - in fact I recommend it. All of the endurance coaching options come with strength training either through TriDot or RunDot or written by me through Trainerize. Depending on the coaching package.

Yes! I offer overall guidance using Cronometer Gold for nutrition tracking, race day nutrition consults in the Complete Athlete package. We are also partnered with and recommend Infinit Nutrition Australia for race-day fueling. Be The Fear athletes receive a 10% discount. Contact Coach Bec to get the discount.

Pricing varies depending on the platform (TriDot, RunDot, Trainingpeaks, Trainerize) and your level of support. Rather than a one-size-fits-all model, I offer options to suit your goals, lifestyle, and budget.

Yes! You can start a free trial with TriDot or RunDot through my coaching links. This gives you a chance to test the platform before committing.

TriDot: https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/rebeccafear

RunDot: https://app.rundot.com/onboard/sign-up/rebeccafear

No. Your coaching package includes both platform access and coaching support. I’ll help set it up for you.