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
7th Annual Jr Hi Summer Cross Country Program
7th Annual Jr Hi Summer Cross Country Program
The 7th Annual Jr Hi 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 4 and runs through August 17 with one week off for the 4th of July holiday (July 2-6.) 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 girls for fall races.
Runners are grouped by ability. All abilities welcome. All participants receive a t-shirt and a weekly training plan. Sign up by May 7 and pay only $110. Cost after May 7 is $125. Click here to sign up today.
Sponsored by Luke’s Locker and Hammer Nutrition
The 7th Annual Jr Hi 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 4 and runs through August 17 with one week off for the 4th of July holiday (July 2-6.) 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 girls for fall races.
Runners are grouped by ability. All abilities welcome. All participants receive a t-shirt and a weekly training plan. Sign up by May 7 and pay only $110. Cost after May 7 is $125. Click here to sign up today.
Sponsored by Luke’s Locker and Hammer Nutrition
New! Summer Youth Tri Camp
Finish Strong Coaching will be hosting its first series of Youth Summer Triathlon Camps for young athletes (ages 9-14) in The Woodlands. Each camp is a 5 day, Monday to Friday program designed to introduce kids to the sport of triathlon. Head Coach Kim Hager (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.
Two camps are offered for 9-10 year olds on the weeks of June 11 and July 9. Three camps are offered for 11-14 year olds on the weeks of June 4, June 18, and July 23. All camps run Monday through Friday from 8 to 9:30am at Windvale Pool located at 7600 Windvale Circle in The Woodlands. Participants receive a water bottle, swim cap, and string backpack. Sign up by May 20th and pay only $135 for each camp. Cost after May 20th is $155. Click here for more information.
Sponsored by Hammer Nutrition
Two camps are offered for 9-10 year olds on the weeks of June 11 and July 9. Three camps are offered for 11-14 year olds on the weeks of June 4, June 18, and July 23. All camps run Monday through Friday from 8 to 9:30am at Windvale Pool located at 7600 Windvale Circle in The Woodlands. Participants receive a water bottle, swim cap, and string backpack. Sign up by May 20th and pay only $135 for each camp. Cost after May 20th is $155. Click here for more information.
Sponsored by Hammer Nutrition
Ten for Texas Training
Choose weekday morning or weekday evening.
Both begin July 21 – Sign up today!
Get the motivation and coaching you need to prepare for the ten-mile Ten for Texas race. The comprehensive 12-week group training programs prepare runners for the Ten for Texas race held on October 13, 2012 in The Woodlands. The program begins on Saturday, July 21st at 7am and is designed for the beginner through advanced runner who is looking to improve their performance. Even if you’ve never run a 10 mile race, but you’ve completed a 5k race or currently run 3 to 4 times per week for 30 minutes or longer – this program is for you! Experienced runners who enjoy training with a group and receiving helpful coaching tips will also benefit from this program.
Pick the time that suits you best. You can choose to run with the group on Tuesday at 7am or at the track at 7pm. Both groups will meet at 7am on Saturdays. The weekday morning group will switch to Tuesday at 9am when school is back in session. 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 plan is only $105. And just $95 for returning members. (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
Coming soon - Additional night of tri-specific swim workouts begins Wednesday, October 5th
Finish Strong Coaching holds group coached swim workouts every Monday at Creekwood Pool, across from McCullough Jr. High School from 7-8pm. Beginning in October, we will meet from 7:30-8:30pm on both Monday and Wednesday evenings. Consult the calendar for time and location changes.
Creekwood features a six-lane pool is heated and lighted. All six lanes are open for Finish Strong Coaching use during this time. 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
Starting at 7:30pm starting September 20 through November 1st at McCullough Jr High School. Join us every Tuesday 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.
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.
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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.
