Triathlon coach Torsten
Unlock your true potential as a triathlete – join the coaching transformation with training tailored to your unique needs and abilities, leading to peak performances and ultimate success on race day.

Torsten Abel
Head Coach, San Francisco Bay Area
Welcome to my coaching website!
My name is Torsten and I am a seasoned triathlon & running coach with over 30 years of experience, including 13 years as a professional triathlete, representing Germany in ITU World Cup, European Cup, 70.3 and Ironman. I have studied sport science & development, have trained with some of the world’s greatest triathletes and coaches. I am passionate about helping others achieve their athletic goals through smart planning, strategic training and solid communication. I invite you to learn more about my coaching.
Let’s work together to reach your pinnacle!
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Find Your Competitive Edge
Every athlete’s journey is unique.
T3 guides you to unlock your potential and achieve your goals. We do more than just coach, we foster deep Athlete to Coach relationships and mold an approach that fits into your life.
Case Study
Grant Grafentin
- Sex: Male
- Training volume: 11-13h/week (Peak 16-20h)
- Official start: August 2018
- Age: 25 years in 2018
- Work: 40-50h/wk
04/2018
70.3 in 4:35 HRS
08/2018
Start of T3 coaching
2021
70.3 Washington
2022
New 70.3 PR 3:57 hrs
Caleb Porter
- Sex: Male
- Training volume: 8-11h/week
- Official start: January 2015
- Age: 39 years in 2015
- Work: 50-60h/wk
- Job: Executive

10/2014
70.3 Austin in 5:28hrs
1/2015
Start of T3 coaching
2017
70.3 Santa Rosa in 4:34hrs
Vincent D'Onofrio
- Sex: Male
- Training volume: 10-12h/week (peak 15-20h)
- Official start: January 2019
- Age: 32 years in 2019
- Work: 40-50h/wk
05/2018
IM Santa Rosa in 9:36 hrs
1/2019
Start T3 coaching
08/2019
IM Mont-Tremblant in 9:01 HRS
That's how you can improve in 180 days
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Leanda Cave (Ironman Hawaii World Triathlon Champion 2012)

Kyle Williams (Redwood City, California)
