Founded by Dana Lyons, Finish Strong Coaching is one of the premier coaching services for endurance athletes.
Training programs are tailored to each individual to ensure optimum performance and proper balance. Utilizing the periodization model Dana takes great satisfaction in helping athletes train smart, achieve their goals and stay healthy.
Head Coach Dana Lyons is certified by both USAT and Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) Certified Coach. Dana is one of the area’s elite coaches who has achieved the distinction of USAT Level II certification.
Training programs are tailored to each individual to ensure optimum performance and proper balance. Utilizing the periodization model Dana takes great satisfaction in helping athletes train smart, achieve their goals and stay healthy.
Head Coach Dana Lyons is certified by both USAT and Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) Certified Coach. Dana is one of the area’s elite coaches who has achieved the distinction of USAT Level II certification.
Youth Summer Triathlon Camps
Youth Summer Triathlon Camps
Finish Strong Coaching will be host three Youth Summer Triathlon Camps for young athletes (ages 8-12) in The Woodlands. Each camp is a 5 day, Monday to Friday program designed to introduce kids to the sport of triathlon. The camps will be offered the weeks of June 10, June 17, and June 24 from 8:15-9:45 am. Head Coach Kim Mac Namee (USAT Youth & Junior Certified Coach) and her team of coaches will provide instruction on basic swimming, cycling and running techniques, bicycle safety and maintenance, transition and nutrition. The camps are designed to introduce young athletes to triathlon through skill development in a fun and safe environment.
Participants receive a water bottle, swim cap, and string backpack. Cost is $155 per camp. Click here for more information.
8th Annual Youth Summer Run Program
8th Annual Youth Summer Run Program
The 8th Annual Youth Summer Cross Country program for rising 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th graders will be held once again during summer break at McCullough Junior High School. Finish Strong Coach Dana Lyons and McCullough Junior High Girls Head Cross-Country Coach Kristin Collins join forces to offer a program designed to help girls and boys get ready for the fall cross country season. The workouts will help improve your endurance, strength, speed and run technique.
The 10-week program begins on Monday, June 10 and runs through August 23rd with one week off for the 4th of July holiday (July 1-5.) We will meet every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7 to 8am at McCullough Junior High School track. Monday and Wednesday workouts will consist of longer, easy runs of 30 to 45 minutes with focus on form and technique. Friday workouts will be structured, high intensity sessions to prepare the boys and girls for fall races.
Runners are grouped by ability. All abilities welcome. All participants receive a t-shirt and a weekly training plan. Cost is only $125. Click here to sign up today.
The 8th Annual Youth Summer Cross Country program for rising 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th graders will be held once again during summer break at McCullough Junior High School. Finish Strong Coach Dana Lyons and McCullough Junior High Girls Head Cross-Country Coach Kristin Collins join forces to offer a program designed to help girls and boys get ready for the fall cross country season. The workouts will help improve your endurance, strength, speed and run technique.
The 10-week program begins on Monday, June 10 and runs through August 23rd with one week off for the 4th of July holiday (July 1-5.) We will meet every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7 to 8am at McCullough Junior High School track. Monday and Wednesday workouts will consist of longer, easy runs of 30 to 45 minutes with focus on form and technique. Friday workouts will be structured, high intensity sessions to prepare the boys and girls for fall races.
Runners are grouped by ability. All abilities welcome. All participants receive a t-shirt and a weekly training plan. Cost is only $125. Click here to sign up today.
Galveston 5150 Training Program
Finish Strong Coaching invites you to join our 2013 Galveston 5150 (Olympic distance triathlon) group training program beginning July 8. The 11-week program leads up to Galveston 5150 held on September 22. The training program will prepare you for the race’s 1.5K swim, 40K bike, and 10K run.
The program includes detailed daily workouts, your own online training log, and many opportunities for you to directly interact with coaches at special workout sessions and classes, including:
• Monday & Wednesday tri specific coached swim workouts (7– 8 pm)
• Tuesday night track workouts (7-8 pm)
• Open water swims in Lake Conroe
• Seminar on nutrition, hydration and race strategy
• Group rides and runs available
Our coaches have years of experience coaching and competing in Olympic, half-Ironman, and Ironman distance races to help you succeed at Galveston 5150. Our coaches have helped many athletes successfully complete their first Olympic distance race or achieve personal bests.
Training begins Monday, July 8, 2013 and culminates with Galveston 5150 on September 22. Cost is only $225. Tech shirt included. (Price does not include race registration.)
Click here to sign up
Oilman Texas Training Program
Finish Strong Coaching invites you to join our 2013 Oilman Texas (half Ironman distance triathlon) group training program beginning July 29. The 14-week program leads up to Oilman Half Ironman held on November 3. (The program can be modified for those competing in Austin 70.3 race on October 27.)
The program includes detailed daily workouts, your online training log, and many opportunities for you to directly interact with coaches at special workout sessions and classes, including:
• Monday & Wednesday tri specific coached swim workouts (7– 8 pm)
• Tuesday night track workouts (7-8 pm)
• Open water swims in Lake Conroe
• Seminar on nutrition, hydration and race strategy
• Group rides and runs available
Our coaches have years of experience coaching and competing in half Ironman distance and full-Ironman distance races to help you succeed at Oilman or Austin 70.3. Last year, Finish Strong Coaching had 25 athletes competing at Oilman. All 25 finished the race – for some it was their first half Ironman distance race, many enjoyed personal bests, and some even had podium finishes.
Training begins Monday, July 29, 2013 and culminates with Oilman Half Ironman on November 3. Cost is only $275. Tech shirt included. (Price does not include race registration.)
Click here to sign up
Ten for Texas Training
The group meets Saturday mornings at 7am and your choice of Tuesday morning or evening at 7pm. You get great coaching from a certified and experienced coach, a supported weekly workout, a training schedule with 4 different training programs (beginner through advanced), informational e-mails, technical running shirt, and more. The training program is only $100 before May 1. $120 After May 1st. (Price does not include race registration.) Find out how expert coaching can help you run to the best of your ability! Click here to sign up!
Tri-Specific Swim Workouts
Effective this coming Monday, April 29th, the Finish Strong Coaching tri specific masters swim venue changes to the Alden Bridge Park Pool located on Alden Bridge Dr. about a half a mile north of Research Forest Dr. in The Woodlands. Times remain the same, 7 to 8pm. Consult the calendar for time and location changes. Rest room and outdoor shower facilities are also available. There are no swim “toys” so please bring your own kick board, paddles and pull buoy. Coached athletes may attend free of charge. Non-coached athletes may attend for $8 per session or purchase a 10 session punch card for $60.
Tuesday Night Track
Join us every Tuesday at McCullough Jr High School starting at 7:00 PM for a weekly track session to help improve your endurance, strength, speed and technique. All abilities are welcome. Track is lit. Please consult the calendar for time and location changes.
Train with Power
The fastest and most efficient way to improve your cycling is to learn how to train and race with power. Finish Strong coaching can provide training plans and power meter rentals.
To try a power meter or discuss training plans using power, email Dana at dana@coachlyons.com
For more information on Power Training, click here.
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Klean Athlete™ Nutritional Supplements
Bike Fit for Triathletes
Finish Strong Coach Dana Lyons is F.I.S.T. certified to offer you expert Tri Specific bike fitting. If you bought a new tri bike or don’t feel 100% comfortable with your current triathlon riding position, Dana can help evaluate and adjust your position, including the cleat/pedal interface, to give you the individual fit you need.
To make an appointment, email Dana at dana@coachlyons.com
For more information on Bike Fit, click here.
Dana Lyons, founder of Finish Strong Coaching, has been an avid competitive athlete for over 25 years in local, national and world multisport events. Dana is the 2009 USAT SMW Regional Duathlon Champion, top ranked duatlete and top ranked master’s triathlete. Dana also competed in the 2008 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. Motivated by his passion for multisport and his desire to help others, Dana launched a coaching service and for the past five years has been helping athletes of all abilities to train while maintaining balance in their family life and career. Dana’s winning strategy is to train smarter not longer.
