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 high school cross country coach and 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 have developed training plans and guided athletes to PRs in distances from 5k to marathon.

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

A typical session for a novice to intermediate runner consists of an initial evaluation followed by a sequence of targeted drills, movement sequences, and practice meant to improve running mechanics and efficiency. I also help runners design workouts and season-long or event-specific training plans tailored to their needs and goals.