So many of you have mentioned having a coach. Is this someone you see regularly? Is it on line? What do you think has been the biggest benefit to having a coach?

I wonder sometimes about hiring a coach for myself. I worry that it would take the fun out of training. "Now that I've paid someone to lay out a plan, if I don't follow through, it's a waste of money."

My swimming and biking are exactly where they were when I started 5 years ago. I've put zero focus into training those areas. My running has improved, but I wonder what I could I do if I had someone knowledgeable helping out.

Veronica