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.
2014 Ironman Texas Group Training Program
Ironman Texas Group Training
Finish Strong Coaching invites you to join our 2014 Ironman Texas training group.
For the past three Ironman Texas races, Finish Strong Coaching has helped 65 athletes cross the finish line -- 56 who competed in their very first Ironman. We also boasted many returning athletes achieving personal best times.
Our program is much more than your typical on-line training program. The Finish Strong group program will contain many opportunities for direct interaction with coaches at special workout sessions and classes. We have lived and trained on the roads being used in IM Texas and will use our years of coaching experience including multiple finishes at the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii to help you Finish Strong.
Training begins Sunday, January 5, 2014. Sign up before November 1, 2013 and receive a complimentary two-month IM Texas Prep Plan.
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2013 Houston 1/2 and Full Marathon Training Program
Training Program Begins October 19th
Finish Strong Coaching can help prepare you to achieve your best marathon or half marathon. The program includes twice weekly training sessions and weekly training schedules based on your ability.
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2014 Woodlands Full / Half Marathon and 5K Training Program
Offered by Finish Strong Coaching
We are The Official Coach for The Woodlands Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K Races!
19-week plan leading up to The Woodlands Marathon and Half Marathon
Training Program Begins Saturday, October 19th
Finish Strong Coaching, the Official Coach for The Woodlands Marathon and Half Marathon can help prepare you to achieve your first or best marathon and half marathon. The program includes twice weekly training sessions and weekly training schedules based on your ability.
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Galveston 70.3 Training Program
Finish Strong Coaching invites you to join our 2014 Galveston 70.3 (half Ironman distance triathlon) group training program beginning with a kickoff meeting on January 5. The 14-week program leads up to Galveston 70.3 race held on April 6, 2014.
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
- Two supported group rides
Our coaches have years of experience coaching and competing in half Ironman distance and full-Ironman distance races to help you succeed at Galveston 70.3. Last year, Finish Strong Coaching had 20 athletes competing at Galveston 70.3. All 20 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, January 6, 2014 and culminates with Galveston 70.3 on April 6. Cost is only $295. Tech shirt included. (Price does not include race registration.)
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Youth Run Program
Finish Strong Coach Dana Lyons is offering a Youth Run program for 5th-8th graders. The workouts are held on Tuesday and Thursday from 6:15-6:45pm and are designed to help improve your student’s endurance, strength, speed and run technique. Sign up a month at a time. The cost is just $20 per month. The program began September 10 and will continue when school is in session every Tuesday and Thursday. We typically meet Tuesdays from 6:15 -6:45 at McCullough Junior High School track. Location for Thursday sessions will vary. Please check web site calendar for latest info.
All abilities welcome. Sign up today. Minimum of six participants required. Click here to sign up today.
CB & I Group Training Program
Are you planning to do CB&I Tri, the top-rated Woodlands sprint triathlon on May 3, 2014? If so, train with Finish Strong Coaching. We are the official coaching organization for the CB&I Triathlon. Let our experienced coaches prepare you for your best tri.
Our 12-week training program begins on Sunday, February 9. You will enjoy coached group workouts with qualified, certified and experienced coaches. A low coach- to- athlete ratio will ensure that you are right on track to having a great race.
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Tri-Specific Swim Workouts
The Finish Strong Coaching tri specific masters swim venue is now located at the Creekwood Park Pool on S. Panther Creek across from McCullough Jr. High School. Swims begin at 7:15 PM. 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
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Klean Athlete® Nutritional Supplements
Finish Strong is now an official affiliate partner with Klean Athlete® Nutritional Supplements. Click on the link to the left and enter the code FSR15 at check out to receive your 15% team discount!
Karbon Speed Preferred Wheel Supplier
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
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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.
