Athlete Success Stories
Don't just take my word for it. Here's what athletes I've coached at TRI Endurance have to say about their transformation.
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Silvije Tomac
"With Martin's coaching, I went from a 1:15h half marathoner and non-swimmer to a national elite long-distance triathlon champion in 7 years—while working full-time and training 25 hours a week. This year, I ran 1:08h half, and our next goal is a sub-8h Ironman in my debut Ironman race. With Martin, progress has no limits."
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Sara Vilic
"Martin was my coach for over a decade, guiding me from the early days of my junior career all the way to the world stage. With his structured approach, patience, and belief in my potential, I kept improving year after year. I turned professional, celebrated my first World Cup podium, and ultimately fulfilled a childhood dream—qualifying for the Olympic Games. After eight years of working together, I stood on the podium at the WTCS Series in Abu Dhabi and reached a career-high world ranking of 3rd. None of it would have been possible without Martin's vision, consistency, and unwavering support."
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Lukas Gstaltner
"Coach Martin has been a key figure in my athletic journey—from my first steps as a junior to standing on the podium at the Continental Cup in the elite category. His deep knowledge, unwavering support, and long-term approach helped me build an aerobic foundation that still carries me today. Even years later, I'm able to complete an Ironman in 8:24h—while working full-time as a manager at Palmers—with just 15 hours of training per week. None of this would have been possible without Martin's guidance, vision, and belief in my potential."
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Matija Horvat
"Completing an Ironman had always been a dream of mine—something on my bucket list. I committed to the challenge at the end of my medical studies, with limited time and just 8 hours of training per week. In just eight months, I learned to swim and built the endurance to finish my first Ironman in 11 hours and 11 minutes. Thanks to Martin's expert coaching and structured approach, the entire experience exceeded all my expectations."
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Julian Piller
"For years, I struggled with a compromised immune system. I couldn't handle training loads and was constantly falling ill. Martin's coaching changed everything. Through careful monitoring of my sleep and tailoring my training based on daily heart rate variability, he helped me regain my health. Today, I feel stronger than ever—my HRV is back, my VO₂max is higher, and I'm running 5K in 15 minutes. It's more than just performance; it's health, balance, and long-term progress."