Triathlon Coaching

Empowering Triathletes to overcome injury, recharge their potential, refine skills, and achieve results, one race at a time.

Recharge Refine Results

I believe in appropriate recovery so you can recharge before tackling difficult workouts or events to promote injury prevention. As a specialist in rehabilitation, I know how to tailor training to your physiologic needs to get the most out of your training sessions.

As a movement specialist, I understand technique and strategy is key to success in triathlon. Refine your technique with proper instruction of swim, bike, run, and strength to promote efficiency. Let me refine your training plans to create the best strategy for your success.

My training plans are specialized to focus on your weaknesses and turn them into strengths. Whether you are new to triathlon or you are an experienced athlete ready to take your racing to the next level, my goal is to help you achieve exceptional results.

Coach Stephanie

I have been a competitive triathlete for almost 20 years competing in Junior Elite races as a teenager and at Age Group National and World Championship events. As the Founder of the University of Pittsburgh Triathlon club, I helped many athletes compete in their first triathlon. About 15 years later, the club now has over 40 college athletes participating in various triathlons across the East Coast. As a Doctor of Physical Therapy, I coach patients through their recovery journey to reach their full potential. By assessing their individual needs, developing personalized treatment plans, and providing ongoing support and guidance, I empower patients to regain their function, overcome challenges, and achieve optimal outcomes. Blending the professions of Physical therapy and Triathlon Coaching, I provide training plans which promote health, recovery, injury prevention, nutrition, and technique for best performance. I enjoy helping beginners and experienced triathletes and I have a particular interest in helping new moms navigate the challenges of returning to triathlon.

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Coaching Services

20% discount to military and students

  • Swim, Bike, Run

  • two sports, for example duathlon or aquathlon

  • One sport, either swim, bike, or run

  • Analysis of your run gait to improve performance and decrease risk of injury.

  • Analysis and instruction on proper swim form with drills to incorporate into your swim program

FAQ

  • A triathlon coach can provide great value to beginners. There is so much to learn in all 3 sports, transition, nutrition, equipment to be successful in your first triathlon.

  • I coach from age 18+. I had a triathlon coach in my teens and greatly benefited from the education I was given for successful racing. It is important to build a good foundation with proper guidance to growth within the sport. As a physical therapist, I am very comfortable working with older athletes who are faced with the challenges of aging and who might have a history of multiple injuries and rehab.

  • I love working with new moms to navigate the challenges of postnatal return to sport. It is so important to keep the body strong during pregnancy to prepare for delivery and postpartum period. Follow the guidance of your OBGYN and follow up with a pelvic floor physical therapist to optimize recovery in those first few weeks. I provide specific strength programs for the postpartum period (given clearance by OBGYN) to help support your goals of gradually returning to triathlon. I will provide some ideas on how to get creative with training plans to fit them in between breastfeeding, bottle feeding, pumping, work, and time with your family to provide a well rounded program.

  • The short answer is yes. A lot of times self training can lead to overtraining and injuries. Given proper HIPAA approval to review your current progress and goals with your physical therapist, I can help assist from the coaching side to help you return to triathlon safely. This may include more cross-training and strengthening along with a slower progression back than what you anticipate to decrease the risk of re-injury. Open communication between myself and your medical team, specifically your PT, is instrumental in your success.

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