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BASECAMP COACH

Liz Inglese

Cycling is life. Training is a lifelong activity; it can be a burden or fun. I say let’s have FUN!

Solvang, California
BASED IN
50
YEARS TRAINING
25
YEARS COACHING
Road, gravel, time trial, ultra endurance
DISCIPLINES
COACHING PHILOSOPHY

MY APPROACH TO COACHING.

What I believe makes an athlete successful is to create a partnership that states the athlete’s commitments that give direction and goals that are specific and measurable and each of our roles to fulfill on what's possible. I create with the athlete the importance of communication and connection. Data tells a story at a point in time, and the communication from the athlete completes that story. During our time working together, I am committed that the athlete discover something new and surprising about themselves. It's always an honor and privilege to learn together. 

THE FULL STORY

ABOUT ME AS A COACH.

I have been training nonstop since high school. I played tennis for high school and at the collegiate level. From tennis, I began training for triathlons. I have done several Half Ironman Triathlons and two full Ironmans. In the last ten years, I have been concentrating my time on performance cycling. 


I have participated in 24-hour TT championships 2-person team, HOODOO500 2-person team, Race Across The West 4-person 60+ team and Sea Otter Circuit Race and Road Race. I am also an accredited mental performance and transformational coach. 

THE RÉSUMÉ

MY PROUDEST ACHIEVEMENTS.

  • 24 Hour TT Championships 50+ 2-person team champions

  • 24 Hour TT Championships 60+ 2-person team champions

  • HOODOO500 60+ 2-person team champions 

  • Race Across The West 4-person 60+ team champions

  • Sea Otter Circuit Race and Road Race

  • Accredited mental performance and transformational coach

IN THEIR WORDS

ATHLETES ON COACH LIZ

I couldn't ask for a better coach and mentor. Coach Liz knows me and keeps me moving in the right direction even when I doubt myself. Grateful for BaseCamp and Liz Inglese!  - Nancy M.


I have enjoyed working with Liz and feel like she's doing a great job with helping me get stronger and fitter. She has also done an excellent job helping me understand how to take care of my body better and so far, I have not been getting injured or having to take time off to recover, so I hope that continues! She is also helping me work on a goal (ride a 100 miles) that I have wanted to do for some time but couldn't seem to be able to do it on my own (due to my back issues), however, I am feeling more and more confident each week. Thank you, Liz!  - Ashley H.


Working with Liz has been wonderful. She is an experienced athlete and knowledgeable trainer, well-versed in the philosophy and science of BaseCamp training. My cycling abilities have improved, both physically and psychologically. Sometimes the training bloc progression feels slow; Liz's attention to my data and how I feel keeps me training where I am and what I'm aiming for. It's also fun to chat with Liz about pro cycling; from the classics to the tours, she's well-versed.  - Stacey S.


Liz is the absolute BEST!!! A perfect fit for me and I couldn’t be happier.  - Frankie H.


Liz is awesome, feel pretty lucky to be working with her. I'm not winning any races soon, but I am making significant progress. Liz is energetic, knowledgeable and makes me feel like an athlete.  - Greg E.


One of the things I really appreciate is that she frequently looks over my workout execution / notes and provides immediate useful feedback via training peaks. (Sometimes it's observations about the execution, sometimes it's suggestions for upcoming workouts in response to that one...) I really appreciate the feedback and notes. It really helps me learn from the workouts. More than once she's noticed something key that I didn't!  - Jessie D.


Coach Liz is a gem! She's so easy to work with her: she's funny, she's kind, she's empathetic, and she's whip smart. After years of managing my own training with okay results, I finally decided to invest in a coach. In the three short months that we've been working together it's made such a big difference. Whether I have a planned vacation to work around, or a last minute change, Coach Liz is quick to adapt my training schedule. I don't have to worry about the day-to-day details, the data analysis, or the long view. I know that if I do the work she prescribes, I will improve. Coach Liz checks in with me frequently to ensure that I'm doing well. We talk frequently and she's always available by text. We discuss my goals, both big and small, and look at specific actions to achieve those goals. We examine my limiters and how we can make improvements, and we discuss how to capitalize on my strengths....I think my favorite part of our relationship is that I can lean on Liz. I don't have to mange my training, because she's watching over all aspects of the planning and my adaptations. I just have to do the work. I no longer have to second guess myself and wonder if my training is appropriate for me. Liz is quick to intuit if something is off with me. If my internal voice is unhappy with a recent workout performance, she's there to put things in perspective and help me reframe. Cycling can be lonely at times, but knowing Liz has my back makes it less so. 

She’s a terrific coach, and I love that she's also my friend.  - Susan G.


I have been working with Liz Inglese as my coach for almost 4 months now. As a 60-year-old lady who is relatively new to cycling (less than 3 years), my goals have been to increase power, prepare for a series of events (including 2 gran fondos), and try to up my speed a bit. Liz is helping me achieve all of these goals: she has designed spot-on training sessions and has been very interactive via TrainingPeaks and Zoom meetings. I highly recommend her! Looking forward to attending the Mallorca trip next year!  - Stacey P. 


Liz is an amazing coach. She reminds me, and encourages me to be on my best growing edge and she sets up my workouts and our review/check in zoom calls so that I achieve (and adjust as needed) my short and long term goals. She is creative in the way she designs “what’s next.” It’s fun, grounding, and an intelligent coaching experience - and challenges me to grow and succeed.   - Kathy L.

RECENT RESULTS

LIZ'S ATHLETES, ON THE PODIUM.

Nancy Mizak: 10th in F60-69, Lauf Gravel Worlds

Natalie Kempkey: 21st F40-49, Lauf Gravel Worlds

Stacey Perkowski: Finisher, Ride For Mental Health 106 miles / 6200 ft elev

Nancy Mizak: 3rd AG, Black Fly Challenge 38 miles

Stacey Perkowski: Finisher, Highlands Gran Fondo

Greg Espinosa: 24/49 AG, Cascade Gravel 50 miles

Nancy Mizak: 17th AG, Unbound 50 mile course

Greg Espinosa: 39/66 AG, Sisters Stampede CAT 2 Long Course

TRAIN WITH COACH LIZ.

​Want to train with Liz? Click below to get started or schedule a free consult with Coach Kathy: 20 minutes, no card, no pressure, just a conversation about your goals and how a season with Liz could look.

Recent Athlete Achievements

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Nancy Mizak: 10th in F60-69, Lauf Gravel Worlds

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Natalie Kempkey: 21st F40-49, Lauf Gravel Worlds

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Stacey Perkowski: Finisher, Ride For Mental Health 106 miles / 6200 ft elev

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Nancy Mizak: 3rd AG, Black Fly Challenge 38 miles

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Stacey Perkowski: Finisher, Highlands Gran Fondo

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Greg Espinosa: 24/49 AG, Cascade Gravel 50 miles

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Nancy Mizak: 17th AG, Unbound 50 mile course

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Greg Espinosa: 39/66 AG, Sisters Stampede CAT 2 Long Course

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