T-REX Training : About Us

Scientific Approach
Our coaching philosophy is based on a scientific approach. We use state of the art equipment to better understand each athlete's individual needs. Our programs are developed using lactate testing, considered to be the gold standard of endurance sport testing. Lactate testing is an excellent indicator of an athlete's conditioning. It provides a profile of aerobic and anaerobic conditioning levels. This profile tells the coach what has to be trained for a top performance and indicates the type of training to prescribe for next training cycle. Lactate testing shows the training intensity and volume that an athlete can withstand in order to increase aerobic capacity. We use lactate testing combined with the latest sports science to develop training programs tailored specifically for each individual athlete. Our approach is scientific but that does not mean it is not fun or impersonal. Your lactate is personal to you and so is your training plan.

Individualized Plans
We believe that every athlete is different, so no two athletes should be trained the same. Our training programs are individualized to each client/athlete's training needs. You will never see another athlete with your training program--you will not receive a computer generated program. We do not have a specific "Ironman Canada plan". We will design YOUR race plan. We are very hands-on. We won't just send you a program once a month and leave you hanging. For example, Thurs. a.m. a group of athletes leaves out of B&L Bikes for a ride, and on Tues. p.m. we meet at UCSD track for a workout. We also design one-on-one time into most programs. We regularly meet clients at the pool to film them with an underwater to camera to analyze their swim stroke, or go for a trail run, or grab a coffee at B&L. The coach/athlete relationship is an integral part of our clients' success.