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Dalibor SmažinkaTriathlon coach

One-off consultation

One conversation that brings clarity to your training

For self-directed athletes who do not need ongoing supervision but want an experienced second opinion, better priorities and a concrete next step.

Triathlete during an independent off-road cycling session

When you do not want to guess

Sometimes motivation is not the problem. The right decision is.

The internet offers hundreds of plans, zones, tests and equipment opinions. Without context, it is hard to know what matters for your race, experience and available time.

A consultation focuses on one concrete question. You receive an explanation, recommendation and realistic priorities you can use while continuing to train independently.

What a consultation can solve

Structure your season

We align races, training blocks and recovery so the important weeks have a clear direction.

Solve a specific problem

We can examine a plateau, pacing, nutrition, technique, equipment or a move to a longer distance.

Set priorities

We separate what can genuinely help from details that can wait and only consume attention.

Dalibor Smažinka with an athlete after a shared race

When a one-off consultation makes sense

It is a focused, no-commitment format for moments when you have your own plan but want to review or improve it.

  • You plan your own training and want an expert review before the season starts.
  • You face a first race or a new distance and do not know what to expect.
  • Progress has stalled and you need help identifying the likely reason.
  • You are deciding about pacing, nutrition, equipment or technique and want to avoid blind experiments.

01—04

Arrive with a question, leave with a decision

To keep the consultation practical rather than general, we agree on the main topic and useful materials in advance.

01

Describe the situation

Tell me your goal, experience and the question you need to answer.

02

Prepare useful context

Depending on the topic, that may be a plan, training data, video, results or a race list.

03

Compare the options

I explain the reasoning, flag risks and help you compare realistic alternatives.

04

Choose the next step

You finish knowing what to change now, what to monitor and what can wait.

Pricing

What is included

Price on request

  • Training structure and how to build your season
  • Race preparation, pacing and strategy
  • Technique questions and equipment
  • No commitment to individual coaching

FAQ

Common questions about a consultation

What topics can we cover?

Training structure, season planning, race preparation, pacing, nutrition, technique, equipment or moving to a longer distance. We agree on the main topic in advance.

What should I prepare?

Start with a short description of your goal, experience and problem. If data, a plan or video would help, I will tell you what to send beforehand.

Is a consultation useful for a beginner?

Yes. It can help you choose a first race, avoid unnecessary purchases and set a realistic starting point for training.

Do I have to move into individual coaching afterwards?

No. The consultation is a standalone service without further commitment. If you later want ongoing guidance, we can discuss it separately.

One-off consultation

Save weeks of trial and error with one useful conversation

Tell me what you are working through and the goal you are moving towards. I will suggest a suitable scope and we will confirm the price in advance.