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Marathon runners racing through a European city, online running coach for races in Europe

Running & Triathlon Coach for Races in Europe

I'm Maxime, a French running and triathlon coach certified by IRONMAN University. I coach runners and triathletes online, from a first 10K to a full IRONMAN, and more than 125 of them have reached the finish line, some all the way to the IRONMAN World Championship. Your plan is 100% personal and built around your life, wherever you live. Racing abroad in Paris, London, Berlin, Rome or at an IRONMAN in Europe? My partner, a travel planner, can book your flights, hotel, restaurants and activities so you can focus on your race.

Races I've run around the world

Maybe it's your first marathon. Maybe it's the IRONMAN you've been thinking about for years, or the race that gets you to Boston. Or maybe you just got your bib for Paris, London or Berlin and want to arrive ready for the course, the jet lag and the race-day nerves.

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You don't need another generic plan from the internet. You need a training plan written for your schedule, adjusted every week by a coach who reads your sessions and answers your questions.

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That's how more than 125 athletes I've coached reached their finish line, from a first half marathon to IRONMAN World Championship qualification.

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Your next race starts with a free consultation.

Online running & triathlon coaching, wherever you live

(with some of the athletes I coached at IRONMAN Les Sables d'Olonne, France)

Running and triathlon coach Maxime Sauvet with the athletes he coached before IRONMAN Les Sables d'Olonne in France

9:17

IRONMAN finish time

2:39

Marathon PR, Chicago 2026

125+

Athletes to the finish line

15

Marathons raced worldwide

REVIEWS

What athletes say

Google review

Translated from French

Google review

Maxime has coached our club members for 3 years. He adapts to every level and builds programs around each runner's personal goals. I recommend him.

Sabrina

Runner, steady 10K progress over several years of coaching

Google review

Maxime has coached my running for several years. I always did strength training, but I wanted to get back to running to build my cardio alongside my weekly sessions. Maxime really listens and takes the time to explain things. What matters most: no injuries at all and real weekly follow-up with personal advice. Highly recommend!

Charline

Triathlete, finished her first long-distance race

Google review

A coach who really listens! His advice is always spot on and relevant. I've followed his training for several years now. The workouts are varied and push me out of my comfort zone. Thank you, Maxime!

Saliha

Runner, half marathon goal reached after 6 months of coaching

Runner training on an athletics track

Your training plan is built around your job, your family and your goal race, using field tests, my race experience and the latest endurance science.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Everything in your coaching plan

One plan, one coach, everything you need to get to the start line ready.

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100% custom plan

Built from your goals, your days off and your current volume. Workouts planned two weeks ahead.

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Field tests & zones

Critical speed, critical power and swim pace tests, repeated through the season.

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Daily feedback

Feedback on every session, moved within 24 hours when work or family gets in the way.

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Nutrition & fueling

Nutrition, hydration and supplement plan from day one, and a race-day fueling strategy.

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AI video analysis

Unlimited video analysis of your running form and posture to run more efficiently.

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Race week abroad

A race-week plan for travel, jet lag and time zones when you race in Europe.

✓  Detailed intake questionnaire

✓  Fitness and fatigue tracking

✓  Monthly video call

✓  Swim, bike, run and strength sessions

✓  Unlimited text, email, WhatsApp or Instagram

✓  Gradual start from your recent volume

HOW IT WORKS

How online coaching works, wherever you live

Four steps from your first call to race day. No contract, month to month.

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Free 30-min call

We talk about your goal race, your schedule and your training history.

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Questionnaire & field tests

Critical speed, power and swim pace tests set your real training zones.

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Your plan on TrainingPeaks

Built around your week, synced to Garmin, COROS, Suunto or Apple Watch.

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Daily feedback

I review every session you upload and adjust the plan as your life changes.

Sample IRONMAN race strategy by coach Maxime Sauvet for the Bayman XXL Mont-Saint-Michel triathlon

BEFORE EVERY RACE

Your personal race strategy

 

A few days before every IRONMAN and every key race, you get a race strategy document like this one, written for you and your course.

 

✓  Pacing for each leg, by power, pace or heart rate

✓  Fueling and hydration plan, hour by hour

✓  Transitions and race-morning timeline

Example: Bayman XXL race strategy

Training for a marathon or an IRONMAN in Europe?

Racing abroad is a different challenge. A new course, a long flight, jet lag, unfamiliar food and a start time that feels like the middle of the night back home.

Paris, London and Berlin are among the most popular marathons in the world. Rome, Amsterdam, Valencia, Vienna or Prague are great choices too, and IRONMAN races in Nice, Barcelona or Mallorca welcome many American triathletes every year.

Your plan prepares you for your race, not a generic one. Hills or flat roads, heat or cold, an early or a late start: every week is built around the course and the conditions you'll face.

During race week, I help you plan your travel, your sleep and your fueling so you arrive fresh on the start line.

Want us to handle the trip too? With our Race + Travel service, my partner, a travel planner, books your flights, a hotel near the start, restaurants and activities anywhere in Europe. You just run.

Maxime Sauvet, running and triathlon coach, celebrating at an IRONMAN finish line in Europe
Maxime Sauvet, online triathlon coach, running the marathon of a full-distance IRONMAN

A coach who knows race day abroad

I've raced international marathons myself, in Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, Amsterdam, Berlin and London, with a 2:39 personal best at the 2026 Chicago Marathon. I've also finished full-distance IRONMAN races in France, Spain and Australia. I know what it takes to fly to a race, deal with the time difference and still perform on race day.

My goal is simple: give every athlete the coaching they need to progress, wherever they live. I help you structure your training, remove what holds you back and race at your best.

With my race experience and an approach based on current sports science, I personalize your training, your race strategy and your recovery.

Looking for an online running coach or an online triathlon coach for your next race in Europe or back home? Let's talk about your goal.

PRICING

Choose your coaching

One coach, one plan built around your life. Start with a free 30-minute call.

Running

10K, half marathon or marathon

 

$130 /month

Month to month, no contract

✓  Personal plan on TrainingPeaks

✓  Daily feedback on every run

✓  Critical speed test & strength work

✓  Race strategy

Race + Travel

Any race in Europe, coaching included

 

Custom quote

Planned by Charline, travel planner

✓  Running or triathlon coaching

✓  Bib guidance & registration help

✓  Flights & hotel near the start

✓  Restaurants & things to do

Triathlon

Sprint to full IRONMAN

 

$200 /month

Month to month, no contract

✓  Swim, bike, run & strength plan

✓  Daily feedback on every session

✓  Critical power & swim pace tests

✓  Nutrition & race-day strategy

★ 125+ finishers coached       ✓ No contract, stop anytime       ✓ Free 30-min consultation

RACE + TRAVEL

Any race in Europe

The races our athletes travel for most. Coaching plus a trip planned around race day.

Eiffel Tower in Paris, home of the Paris Marathon

Paris Marathon

The marathon Americans ask about most. Entry now by ballot.

Tower Bridge in London, on the London Marathon course

London Marathon

A World Marathon Major past Tower Bridge. Ballot and charity places.

Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, finish of the Berlin Marathon

Berlin Marathon

Flat, fast, world-record course to the Brandenburg Gate.

Promenade des Anglais in Nice, IRONMAN France race venue

IRONMAN France, Nice

A Mediterranean swim and the famous climb above the Riviera.

Canal houses in Amsterdam, host city of the Amsterdam Marathon

Amsterdam & Rome

Canals or ancient monuments: two unforgettable race weekends.

ANY RACE IN EUROPE

Your race isn't on the list?

Vienna, Prague, Valencia, Lisbon… Same coaching, same travel service, wherever you race.

Paris street leading to the Pantheon, a classic race trip destination in Europe

RACE + TRAVEL

You run. We take care of the rest.

Months of coaching, then a trip planned day by day by a French coach and Charline, our French travel planner, in Paris, London, Berlin or anywhere in Europe. Big races are now lotteries, like Paris from 2027. We guide you through every way to get your bib.

01 · Free call about your race, your goal and who travels with you

02 · Your training plan and a trip proposal with a clear price

03 · Weekly coaching while we book flights, hotel and restaurants

04 · Race week together, from the shakeout run to the finish line

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