Alex M.

I am a professional triathlete and endurance sports coach based in Durham, NC. I have over six years of experience as a sports instructor for youth and adults, and am currently working as a private coach with triathletes, distance runners, and masters swimmers.

I enjoy working with amateur endurance athletes at all levels, from newcomers to the sport to experienced age groupers aiming for the podium. I specialize in swimming, race strategy, pacing, bike handling, nutrition consultation, high-intensity bike and run workouts, as well as all aspects of off-road triathlon.

I have a masters degree from Duke University in education, and differentiate my instruction to the specific needs of each athlete. I am available to work with athletes for any level of commitment from single-session tune-ups to full-season coaching.

Triathlon
- Professional Triathlete (2014-present)
- 4th Place Pro in XTERRA USA Pro Series (2015)
- 4th Place Pro at XTERRA USA Championship (2015)
- 5th Place Pro at XTERRA Mountain Championship (2015)
- 5th Place Pro at XTERRA Mountain Championship (2014)

- XTERRA Enve Performer of the Year (2013)
- Five overall amateur victories, two second place finishes (2013)
- Three first-out-of-the-water performances (2013)
- USAT All American, #1 ranked M25-29 (2012)
- Three-time XTERRA Regional Champion
- Former XTERRA under-19 National Champion

Swimming
- Competed in two Iowa High School State Championships
...200 Medley Relay
...100 Butterfly
...500 Freestyle
- Competed in one Cyprus High School National Championship
...100 Butterfly

Sessions for triathletes will vary greatly depending on the needs and interests of the individual. A typical discipline-specific session consists of an initial evaluation followed by a sequence of targeted practice meant to improve specific aspects of swim, bike, or run technique. Other services include season planning, training plan development and ongoing feedback, and guidance on race day strategies for nutrition, hydration, gear selection, transitions, and pacing.