By Andrew Mitchell A combination of swimming, running and cycling are also known as triathlon, it is a very demanding activity physically. Finding a good triathlon coach can be a hard task especially during the days where races are almost due. Before hiring a trainer there is a myriad of factors that need to be considered to ensure that the trainee improves his or her skills. A relationship between the trainee and the trainer should be based on trust. For the trainee to get to his potential, he or she should be able to put his or her trust on the judgment of the trainer. Competitions should be reviewed ahead of time so that the trainer can guide you on what to do or not. Training involves the diet, training schedule among others. Without trust in him or her, conflicts will be unavoidable in the future. An instructor should have a strong mental attitude, this is because the athlete could have mental breakdowns during the competitions and training programs. A mentally strong coac