Triathlon Coach in Austin, TXSammy Blackman, triathlete and strength specialist.
One-on-one triathlon coaching from Austin, Texas for first-timers through age-group contenders, from sprint to Ironman. Swim, bike, and run built on a strength foundation, so the fitness you build holds up on race day.
- Credentials
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach · Corrective Exercise Specialist
- Coaching
- 4 years
- Based in
- Austin, TX
Coached by Sammy Blackman
Strength Specialist, Triathlon Coach, Swim Coach
Sammy coaches a wide variety of athletes from top age group competitors to first timers. He has seen his athletes achieve much success such as Boston qualifying, qualifying for 70.3 worlds, and winning their age group. His main drive as a coach is unlocking everyone’s max potential and proving to each of his athletes that they are truly capable of incredible feats. He is so passionate about triathlon and wants to pass that passion on to each of his athletes. His biggest motto is “consistency compounds” … as long as you put in the work consistently your performance will shine come race day. He is super eager to be joining this amazing triathlon community of Real Tri Squad and the coaching team of EndureALL Coaching."
“Consistency compounds.”
Also on the EndureAll team: Dana Eshelman, Jonathan Ockert, Kelsey Barnholt, Nicholas Chase, Parker Gregory, Savanah Eckhardt, Shyanne Mcgregor.
Why train with a strength specialist?
Endurance fitness only pays off if your body holds up long enough to use it. Sammy is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach and Corrective Exercise Specialist, so strength work is written into the plan alongside swim, bike, and run, for durability in training and power on race day.
Who we coach
- Austin-area triathletes
- From Round Rock to San Marcos, long, hot Texas summers shape your training. Your plan works with the heat instead of against it and peaks for your target race.
- Athletes from other sports
- Coming to endurance sport from a team sport? Sammy made the same jump, from college baseball to marathons to triathlon.
- First-time triathletes
- Structure from week one, with swim technique and strength work in place before your first start line.
- Ironman and 70.3 athletes
- Targeted long-course training and strength work for athletes chasing a 70.3 Worlds slot, an Ironman finish, or an age-group podium.
What coaching with Sammy covers
Individualized triathlon coaching, with the strength work most plans leave out.
Triathlon Training Plans
Sprint, Olympic, 70.3, and Ironman training built around your race calendar and schedule, delivered through TrainingPeaks.
Strength & Corrective Exercise
Strength and conditioning programming from a certified coach and corrective exercise specialist, built to support your endurance training.
Swim Coaching
Technique, pool, and open-water training from a coach who also coaches swimming, so the first leg sets up the rest of your race.
Austin triathlon coach FAQ
Do I need to live in Austin to work with Sammy?
No. Sammy is based in Austin, Texas, and coaches athletes remotely, so the coaching works the same wherever you train.
Why does strength training matter for triathletes?
Strength work helps you hold form late in a race and handle a growing training load. As a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach and Corrective Exercise Specialist, Sammy programs it to support your swim, bike, and run instead of competing with them.
Can I train through an Austin summer?
Yes. Your plan accounts for the heat, with key sessions in the cooler parts of the day and hydration and fueling planned in, so summer builds fitness instead of wearing you down.
Where can I train for a triathlon in Austin?
Austin has everything a triathlete needs: pools like Barton Springs and Deep Eddy, open water at Quarry Lake and Lake Pflugerville, the Veloway and Hill Country roads for riding, and the Lady Bird Lake trail for running. Your plan is written around the venues you can actually get to.
Which races can I train for with an Austin triathlon coach?
Any of them. Sammy coaches local sprint and Olympic races, Texas long-course events like IRONMAN 70.3 Waco and IRONMAN Texas, and destination races anywhere else on your calendar.
What kind of athletes does Sammy coach?
A wide range, from first-timers to top age-group competitors. Your plan is built around your target event, your experience, and the time you have each week.
Book a free consult
Tell us your target race, how you're training now, and your weekly schedule. We'll outline what coaching with Sammy looks like for you.
Prefer email? coach@endureallcoaching.com
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