Not a coach. Just someone who finished Ironman 70.3 Goa, then Ironman Western Australia, and is training for Ultraman 2027. I'll answer the questions you're hesitant to ask on forums.
The free tier launches with these questions already answered. More added weekly.
"Is this pain normal?" "Should I run through it?" "When to see a doctor?" Beginner-specific answers.
The most intimidating leg. "I'm terrified of open water." "My times are slow." "Is the fear normal?"
"I only have 5 hours/week. Can I finish?" "Am I training too much?" "Recovery vs. overtraining?"
"Is my pacing right?" "What do I eat?" "What happens on race day?" "What if I DNF?"
"How do I deal with doubt?" "What if I panic?" "Is it okay to be scared?" The real stuff.
Training in Indian heat. Cost of races. Finding a community. Local specifics that matter.
Why should I listen to you if you're not a coach?
Because you don't need a coach to understand how scary the swim leg feels, or what it's like to question if you're doing this right. I'm not here to optimize your VO2 max or write you a training plan. I'm here to answer the emotional, practical questions that beginners actually worry about. And I'm close enough to that experience to remember what it felt like.
Is this just a Vivek fan page?
No. The goal is to build a community where beginners help beginners. As it grows, I want other beginners sharing their answers too. Right now it's my voice because I'm the one who started it. But the idea is peer support, not a one-man show.
Will there be training plans?
No. There are dozens of apps for that (Strava, TrainingPeaks, etc.). I'm not trying to compete with them. This is for the mental/emotional side — the part that most training apps don't touch.
How is this connected to the Ultraman fundraise?
Everything I'm building connects to the idea that endurance sport rewires your mind. The questions on the advisor are teaching me what beginners actually need. When the Ultraman fundraise launches, supporters will get priority access to the advisor, weekly training updates, and community access. The tool and the mission are one thing.
When is it actually launching?
May 2026. Free tier first (5 questions/month), then Pro tier ($14.99/month for unlimited access + community). Early access people get 30% off Pro tier for life.