Triathlon coach Torsten
Unlock your true potential as a triathlete – join the coaching transformation with training tailored to your unique needs and abilities, leading to peak performances and ultimate success on race day.
Torsten Abel
Head Coach, San Francisco Bay Area
Welcome to my coaching website!
My name is Torsten and I am a seasoned triathlon & running coach with over 30 years of experience, including 13 years as a professional triathlete, representing Germany in ITU World Cup, European Cup, 70.3 and Ironman. I have studied sport science & development, have trained with some of the world’s greatest triathletes and coaches. I am passionate about helping others achieve their athletic goals through smart planning, strategic training and solid communication.
Find joy in the journey of reaching your full potential. Let my coaching guide you towards your happiest and most fulfilling athletic self.
I invite you to learn more about my coaching.
BEFORE
March 2023
Romeo
nurse, 12 hrs shifts, father of two
AFTER
Nov 2023
Lost 39 lbs in 9 months
PR by 33 min on same 70.3 course compared to 2019
BEFORE
2019
1st Triathlon Lustenau 2019
Steffi
teacher, mother of three
AFTER
now
70.3 World champion 2023
Sprint triathlon European champion 2022
2nd Sprint tri European championships 2023
BEFORE
April 2023
70.3 in 5:35 hrs
Bike performance 2:35 hrs
35-39 AG rank: top 39% OV rank: top 31%
Brian
father of two
AFTER
Dec 2023
70.3 in 4:57 hrs
Bike performance 2:23 hrs
35-39 AG rank: top 18% OV rank: top 16%
BEFORE
April 2023
max run duration: 40-60 min
Jim
76 years of age
AFTER
Nov 2023
max run duration: 4-4.5 hrs
NYC marathon: 6:02 hrs
BEFORE
April 2022
13.1 San Jose in 1:28 hrs
Noah
triathlete & ultrarunner
AFTER
Dec 2023
26.2 CIM in 2:43 hrs
(1:21:58 + 1:21:10 hrs)
50 km Austin, 1st place
100 km, 100 mi completed
BEFORE
Ironman 11:34 hrs
(incl. 4:39 marathon)
Vicky
AFTER
Ironman 10:43 hrs
(incl. 4:02 marathon)
BEFORE
2014
70.3 Boise 5:27 hr incl 13.1 2:05 hrs 10th AG 35-39
Robin
AFTER
2015
70.3 Vineman 4:48 hrs incl 13.1 1:39 hrs 1st AG 35-39
Triathlon Coaching
Running Coaching
Cycling coaching
Lactate testing
Consulting
Start Your Journey Today
Let's chat through your goals and craft a plan to achieve them today!
Find Your Competitive Edge
Every athlete’s journey is unique.
T3 guides you to unlock your potential and achieve your goals. We do more than just coach, we foster deep Athlete to Coach relationships and mold an approach that fits into your life.
Case Study
Grant Grafentin
- Sex: Male
- Training volume: 11-13h/week (Peak 16-20h)
- Official start: August 2018
- Age: 25 years in 2018
- Work: 40-50h/wk
04/2018
70.3 in 4:35 HRS
08/2018
Start of T3 coaching
2021
70.3 Washington
2022
New 70.3 PR 3:57 hrs
Caleb Porter
- Sex: Male
- Training volume: 8-11h/week
- Official start: January 2015
- Age: 39 years in 2015
- Work: 50-60h/wk
- Job: Executive
10/2014
70.3 Austin in 5:28hrs
1/2015
Start of T3 coaching
2017
70.3 Santa Rosa in 4:34hrs
Vincent D'Onofrio
- Sex: Male
- Training volume: 10-12h/week (peak 15-20h)
- Official start: January 2019
- Age: 32 years in 2019
- Work: 40-50h/wk
05/2018
IM Santa Rosa in 9:36 hrs
1/2019
Start T3 coaching
08/2019
IM Mont-Tremblant in 9:01 HRS
That's how you can improve in 180 days
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