I reviewed numerous coaching businesses in the area and online before meeting with Dai. None of the other businesses offered so much one-on-one time nor so much personalization. I have unlimited contact with my coach and am able to receive answers to questions very quickly. Dai also coordinates with me to make my workouts mesh with my busy lifestyle. My husband and I have been so impressed by the Dai Roberts Group that my husband decided to drop his previous coach and hire Dai. My husband is hoping to qualify for the Olympic marathon trials while I'm just hoping to place in my age group - THE DAI ROBERTS GROUP COACHES ALL LEVELS!!!!! It's not just for elite runners/triathletes! Dai is also flexible in meeting with me, loaning me company equipment (free of charge for clients) and adjusting to complications such as injuries and evolving goals. Dai has kept me in excellent shape and has even improved my fitness (despite a history of weight-gain during injury/non-running time periods!) during a 3 month hiatus from running due to a stress fracture. He has helped me adjust my goals so that I have transitioned from marathon training to half-ironman training, smoothly. Further, during my injury, he made himself available to discuss my physical limitations with health professionals at my request, ensuring a safe and efficient return to running. The injury-risk-management services, primarily massage, have also played a key role in keeping me and my husband in training, safely. The Dai Roberts Group is also prepared to address issues regarding nutrition and lifestyle choices that may impact the client's ability to meet goals. If you've decided to pursue your goals with the guidance of a coach and personalized training plan, The Dai Roberts Group is most definitely able to meet your needs. read more

Must admit I had hesitation in hiring Mr. Roberts to assist with my training for the Westen States 100. What would an avid short distance/marathoner know about Ultras! Well 30 days after a great race and a 24 hour finish I could not be happier. Dai worked "With" me and did not just write a plan. He studied the sport and came to the table well prepared. Our planning included every aspect of the run including nutrition, aid stations, night running, hill climbing and descending, and the implementation of weight training. We met regularly to evaluate all aspects of the race and what was necessary to provide me with the best chance for success. He measured my progress, evaluated my training results and adjusted my training plan to accomodate a very busy work schedule. New to the 100 mile distance, living in the flat lands, running in the mountains and racing one of the most challenging 100 mile races in North America would not be an easy feat. That being said I never felt more confident on race day. Our plan fell into place, arriving at mile 63 I picked up my pacer and was able to run the last 37 miles throughout the night. Crossing the finish line in Auburn I knew I had made the right choice in selecting the Dai Robert's Group to help me achieve my goal! Western States 100 Miler 2012 / 24:12:18!!! read more

This is the second Tri season that I have worked with Dai. I participate in one of the cro-magnon age groups but I am still improving my finish times. Dai has helped me drop 15 minutes from both Sprint and International distance races so far. His weekly training schedules have been hard enough to make me faster but the pace has been gradual enough to remain injury free. Probably more important than his program is the weekly workout with Dai. He really pushes the pace. His persistence and encouragement make a big difference. Robert J read more