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LifeSport at Ironman Canada
Coach Dan and Michelle Ball going to Kona
Congratulations to the 30 LifeSport athletes that competed in Ironman Canada! Leading the way were coach Dan Smith with his impressive 9:50 clocking in the 45-49 Division good for second place, and Michelle Ball who just came off a stress fracture this spring to set a personal... |
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Stretching for Better Performance
By LifeSport Coach Bjoern Ossenbrink |
The winter is over and the spring has arrived. It is time to get off the sofa and get our stiff bodies... |
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At LifeSport our mission is to enrich the lives of motivated individuals who strive for athletic and personal development, by delivering personalized coaching programs that create fitness, performance, and inspiration. We are a team of certified and highly experienced coaches and athletes. Whether you are looking to complete your first event, set a personal best, or qualify for an event, we will help you achieve your goals! |
Lance Watson
LifeSport Coach
Lance Watson has been coaching triathlon
and distance running since 1987. Over the years, Lance has coached
some of the most successful athletes in the sport of triathlon
and duathlon, including:
- Lisa Bentley (10 Ironman wins)
- Simon Whitfield (Olympic and Commonwealth Games Gold)
- Greg Bennett (World No. 1, Olympian)
- Laura Reback (3 Time World's Medallist)
- Brent McMahon (Olympian, Xterra Champion, Pan Am Games Silver)
- Steve Larsen (Pro Cyclist, Ironman Champ)
- Lucy Smith (2 x World Duathlon Silver Medallist)
- Melissa Spooner (Ironman Champ)
- Tereza Macel (Canadian Champion)
- Sarah Howell (National Running and Duathlon Champ)
- Lauren Groves (National Team)
- Mark Bates (Multiple National Champion)
- Cheryl Murphy (National Runner and Duathlon Champ)
- Andrew Noble (World Duathlon Champ, US Triathlon Series Champ)
- Sharon Donnelly (Olympian)
- Peter Reid (Technical Coach, Hawaii Ironman Champ)
- Jamie Cleveland (Ironman Florida Champ)
- Leandro Macedo (Olympian)
- Jasper Blake (National Team, Ironman Champ)
- Andrea Fisher (Multiple Top 5 Ironmans)
- Brigitte McMahon (Olympic Gold Medallist)
- Kim Loeffler (US Ironman Champion)
- Chris Lieto (Multiple Ironman Champs)
A Human Kinetics graduate (sport psychology minor), Lance has had the
opportunity to work with and be mentored by numerous world-class swim,
bike, run and triathlon coaches and liaise with many top sport
professionals (scientists, psychologists, nutritionists, therapists,
etc.) Lance has coached at
the 2000 Olympics, 2002 Commonwealth Games and 2003 Pan American Games,
and 2004 Olympics. He has been head coach at several national-team
events and coached at various Ironman, ITU World Cup and world
championship events. As well, he was an award recipient as Triathlon
Canada Elite Coach Of The Year five times from 2000-2003, and 2005.
Testimonials:
Lisa Bentley, Ontario, Multiple Ironman champ
Lance has taught me everything that I know. He has been a tremendous
coach and teacher. I totally look to Lance for guidance in my training
and in balancing training and life. He truly understands the
physiological aspects of training. He explains to me why the training
is a certain way and what the benefit is; he explains the purpose. He
explains how these aspects fit into the macrocycle and then I
understand. As long as I am a professional triathlete, Lance will be my
coach. I still have an awful lot to learn, and he is the perfect
mentor.
Kim Loeffler, Vermont, US Long Course Triathlon Champ, 8th in Kona.
"When
I saw the schedule I was like, "that man is crazy". But once I got
going I was like "that man is genius!" How did you make me so fast so
soon?"
Dan, Seattle, Washington
"Working
with Lance Watson for the last 2.5 years has been invaluable to my
progress as an athlete. I have achieved new PR's at every distance
while still maintaining an extremely busy work and home life. His
knowledge of training and the process of physical adaptation allows me
to get the utmost out of my limited time. Lance is a tremendous
resource and the best investment I have made in my personal
development."
Errol, Boca Raton, Florida
Lance's genius lies in his unique ability to create a complete athlete
out of an ordinary guy like me by preparing them emotionally, mentally,
physically and tactically for the races where they compete. By
preparing me mentally and structuring training that constantly pushes
my limits, I have improved from a middle of a packer to a consistent
podium placer. Further, his infectious positive attitude has
influenced all aspects of my life. If you want to win races while
growing as a person, Lance is the coach to seek.
Lance's Blog
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Lance Watson
LifeSport Coach
Lance Watson has been coaching triathlon
and distance running since 1987. Over the years, Lance has coached
some of the most successful athletes in the sport of triathlon
and duathlon.
A Human Kinetics graduate (sport psychology minor), Lance has had the
opportunity to work with and be mentored by numerous world-class...
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Paul Regensburg
LifeSport Coach
Paul
Regensburg is currently a senior coach and partner with LifeSport
Coaching, an organization that he leads with Olympic Gold Medal Coach
Lance Watson. LifeSport, recently named the Official Coaches of
Ironman, is an industry-leading coaching company that helps amateur
and professional athletes from around the world develop to the next
level and achieve their goals. Paul has the distinction of being
the Triathlon Canada High Performance Director/Team Coach of gold medal
winning teams through a full cycle of major multisport games including
the 1999 Pan Am Games, 2000 Olympic Games, 2002 Commonwealth Games, and
2003 Pan Am Games, a feat unmatched by any other Canadian sport.
In 2000, he also provided the color commentary for the Canadian
Broadcasting Corporation's Olympic Triathlon coverage of Simon
Whitfield's historic sprint finish in front of the Sydney Opera House
that brought Canada the gold medal in the Olympic debut of Triathlon.
Paul
holds the highest possible level of coaching certification in
triathlon; a National Coaching Institute Diploma and Triathlon Master
Coach designation. Paul was the Director and Coach of the
National Triathlon Centre in Victoria at the PacificSport Canadian
Sport Centre from 2000-2005 and during this time was instrumental in
building the Centre and the development of Triathlon Canada's high
performance programs. Paul holds a BPHE degree from the
University of Toronto and a NCCP Level 3 Certification in
Cycling. His coaching specialty lies in developing emerging
athletes into internationally competitive athletes and has helped a
number of athletes achieve their dreams of going to Olympic Games,
World Championships, and other major multisport games.
Paul's Coaching History:
- LifeSport Senior Triathlon Coach, Olympic Distance through Ironman, Current
- 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, Coach/Advisor, Netherlands Triathlon Team
- Hawaii Ironman & 70.3 World Championships Coach, Pro/Amateur, 2005-current
- ITU World Triathlon Championship Coach, Elite and Age Group, 1996 - 2008
- Director and Coach of the Canadian National Triathlon Centre, 2000-2005
- 2004 Olympic Games, Athens, Canadian Triathlon Team Leader
- 2003 Pan American Games, Santa Domingo, Triathlon Team Coach
- 2002 Commonwealth Games, Manchester, Triathlon Coach
- 2000 Olympic Games, Sydney, Team Camp Leader / CBC Color Commentator
- BPHE
Degree, NCI Diploma, NCI Triathlon Master Coach, NCCP Certifications in
Cycling/Swimming, Level 3 Triathlon Official, Bronze Cross/RLSS/First
Aid
- Triathlon Canada High Performance and Coaching Committee, 1997, 2005
- Head Coach,Commonwealth Triathlon Club, 2000-2007
- Head Coach, Keyano College Cross Country Running Team, 1999
- Head Coach, 98 World University Triathlon Championship, Germany
- Club Coach, Jasper Tri Club, Northern Lights Triathlon Club, St. Albert Tri Club
- Alberta Provincial Junior Coach, 1996 & 1997
- Alberta Summer Games Coach, 1993, 1995 & 1997
Paul's Philosophy:
- Assisting the athlete in achieving their full athletic potential
- A Belief in the athletes ability to achieve
- The athlete gaining an education on how their body responds physically and mentally to training, adaptation, and competition
- Focus on the process goals to achieve the outcome
- Focus on details outside of training that promote athletic development
- Enjoying the opportunities of sport through international cultural experiences
- Professional athletes gaining the ability to receive financial success to earn a living through sport
- The athlete gaining experience and success at national and international competition
Testimonials:
Carolyn, Victoria, Canada
I have worked with Paul for the last 5 years. Since moving to Victoria
in 2001 I have improved from a development athlete to National Team and
2008 Beijing Olympic hopeful. I credit a huge part of this to the
motivation, positive reinforcement and challenging program that Paul
has provided. He has been an amazing supporter throughout my career and
I definitely share my successes with him. It is not easy to find the
right coach and I feel lucky to have the opportunity to work with Paul
now and in the future.
Michelle, Vancouver
"I knew next to nothing about swimming and biking and not much more
about running when I called LifeSport in the spring of 2006.
However, Paul obviously knew the sports from the basics to the advanced
techniques. Since becoming my coach, he has talked, e-mailed,
swam, peddled, and run me through drills, techniques, gadgets, and
purpose with incredible patience and persistence. He helped me
define my objectives which included training for Ironman Canada in 2006
while holding down a full time demanding job as Crown counsel. At
the outset, he taught me it was all about process, not
outcome. He focused my regimen on quality over quantity.
The few times I got down on myself, or questioned why others were
training harder and longer, he always pumped me up and put me back on
the road of positive thoughts about my personal performance and
goals. Paul is clearly committed to helping his athletes do their
best. I'm a perfect example. I went from getting a bike, racing
in my first half marathon, and having a swim lesson all in the spring of
2006, to qualifying for a coveted Kona slot at the end of the
summer. I have no doubt that my faith and trust in Paul's
coaching got me to the World Championships. And the best part is
that I had an enormous amount of fun on my journey. It's obvious
to me that Paul's a great coach because he loves it."
Paul's Blog
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Paul Regensburg
LifeSport Coach
Paul
Regensburg is currently a senior coach and partner with LifeSport
Coaching, an organization that he leads with Olympic Gold Medal Coach
Lance Watson. LifeSport, recently named the Official Coaches of
Ironman, is an industry-leading coaching company that helps amateur
and professional athletes from around the...
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Dan Smith
LifeSport Coach
Dan
Smith is a NCCP educated triathlon coach who has been around endurance
sport and high-performance sport his entire life, and started coaching
over twenty years ago. Beginning with sailing, where he was certified
at the highest level nationally, he later was recognized as the
regional expert in windsurfing, and then went on to instruct
snowboarding. For the past several years he has been coaching
triathlon, cycling, mountain bike and running on the East coast. He is
an expert level mountain bike racer, racing MTB since 1985, a category
one rider, and has podium finishes at numerous triathlons.
Complementing Dan's extensive sport experience is his technical
knowledge. Dan has managed/owned bike and sport shops and was the Norco
Canada rep. He is LifeSport's technical equipment expert and is at the
leading edge of bicycle industry knowledge for performance, bike fit
and aerodynamics.
Testimonials:
Bill of Tucson, Arizona after Ironman New Zealand.
"I got a spot to KONA!!!!! Man, what a sweet surprise...I cannot believe I am headed to KONA this fall.
I owe a lot of this accomplishment to you for taking the task of
figuring out when and what to do for training away from me so I could
just focus on doing what you had planned."
Christina of Madison, Alabama after finishing Pikes Peak marathon
"To sum it up, it was an AWESOME day. All of my visualization came true
with me running the last mile feeling strong, great and with a huge
smile on my face enjoying the accomplishment. Best piece was to
have the experience of feeling stronger as the race went on,
especially the last eight miles when so many others were visibly
struggling. Bottom line, had a great time and am glad that I
"checked the box. THANKS for everything."
Nicole of Calgary, Alberta after Cranbrook Half Ironman
"I'm just back from the race and it was the best Triathlon experience
I've ever had. Thanks so much for your support leading up to this
race. All the advice you gave me about effort, hydration and
nutrition really prepared me well!"
Scott of Decatur, Alabama after Atomicman Half Ironman
"After 1 year and 3 months of training and 6 crappy triathlons I
finally had a good one! Heck - I HAD A GREAT ONE! Never had to
walk in the run. I am extremely pleased and grateful for your help. I
needed a good race and am so motivated to have a good winters of
training."
Dan's Blog
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Dan Smith
LifeSport Coach
Dan
Smith is a NCCP educated triathlon coach who has been around endurance
sport and high-performance sport his entire life, and started coaching
over twenty years ago. Beginning with sailing, where he was certified
at the highest level nationally, he later was recognized as the
regional expert in windsurfing, and then...
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Lucy Smith
LifeSport Coach
Long time coach and accomplished athlete, Lucy Smith
is a 15 time Canadian Champion and Internationally ranked athlete in
triathlon, duathlon, and distance running. She is a versatile
competitor having achieved success over a range of events from 5000m on
the track to the Ironman distance in triathlon. Since participating in
her first fun run at age eleven, Lucy has developed her athletic career
into a passionate full-time pursuit of excellence that has been
rewarded with a Silver Medal at the World Duathlon Championships, Gold
Medals at the Canada Games and Canadian University Championships, and
countless podium finishes at international triathlon, duathlon and
running competitions. Her accomplishments have been recognized with
many National and Provincial "Athlete of the Year" Honours, and she was
twice Athlete of the Year while a student at Dalhousie University
in Halifax.
Lucy has coached athletes to
podium finishes in Ironman (elite and age group), Olympic distance,
Triathlon, Duathlon and distance running.
-Coach since 1988
-Level III certified
-World Champion Coach
-National team athlete in triathlon, duathlon and distance running
-Coach of national champions and international athletes
-Degrees in Education and English Literature
Philosophy
"I take a holistic approach to developing athletes over the mid and
long term. I will help you find a balance between meeting your
performance goals and striving for your dreams, while balancing family,
career and life. I will share 25 years of racing and coaching
experience to help you find out what you are truly capable of
achieving, through support, encouragement and training expertise."
Testimonials:
Kirsten Sweetland, World Junior Triathlon Champion
"She
has so much knowledge and so many insights about everything a young
athlete would need to know that conversations between her and I can
just go on forever! There is so much to learn from her that I
definitely became a different athlete in just a year being coached by
her."
Gerard Vroomen, Founder and Owner of Cervelo
Lucy coached me for the year leading up to my first Ironman. I've
always found Lucy's workouts to be easy to follow, and if anything was
unclear it was always explained quickly and clearly. If it's the
journey that counts I can say it was a success."
Byron, Vancouver, Canada
Lucy often speaks of personal excellence and over the couple of years
while Lucy coached me, I ran personal best times almost every time I
toed the start line. As coach and athlete, we worked as a team, setting
short and long term goals, and developing periodized training cycles in
order to continue to improve fitness, and maximize performance at
specific times of the year. Lucy has a wealth of information in
sport and was always sharing it with me and if she came across
something new, she always passed it on to me. After competing in her
own races, Lucy would often pass on insights she had gained from the
experience. I have observed that Lucy applies her quest for excellence
not only to her own athletic career and coaching, but to all aspects of
life. Lucy has been an inspiration to me as both an athlete and a
person.
Sherri, Nanaimo, Canada
For
me you were really a life coach. You helped me see past my limitations,
you made me take responsibility for my training and you helped me to
look at events in a much larger sense than just a clock or a time.
Lucy's Blog
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Lucy Smith
LifeSport Coach
Long time coach and accomplished athlete, Lucy Smith
is a 15 time Canadian Champion and Internationally ranked athlete in
triathlon, duathlon, and distance running. She is a versatile
competitor having achieved success over a range of events from 5000m on
the track to the Ironman distance in triathlon. Since participating...
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Mark Overton
LifeSport Coach
Mark Overton has
been involved in triathlon and endurance sport as a coach and athlete
for 18 years. Following an active youth that included playing
competitive ice hockey at the college level, he started competing in
multisport purely to stay fit. Over the years Mark achieved coaching
certifications in triathlon while spending time doing his practical
educational component at the National Triathlon Centre in Victoria,
B.C. He also has completed education at Malaspina University-College in
Physical Education and Psychology. Mark has coached swimming, soccer
and ice hockey in addition to triathlon. He has been a licensed
competitive bike racer and won several podiums at regional triathlon
events. He was formerly the head coach of the Nanaimo Triathlon Club,
and has extensive experience helping athletes at the beginner to
intermediate level in taking the next step to achieving their goals and
dreams.
Mark has been mentored by National and Olympic coach Lance Watson for the past 10 years.
Mark currently works with athletes at the Performance and Premier level.
- NCCP Certified Triathlon Coach
- University Education in Physical Education and Psychology
- Mentored for 10 years by International Coach Lance Watson
- Professional Firefighter
- Counselor
- Level Three First Aid
- Head Coach, Nanaimo Triathlon Coach
- Swim Coach, Nanaimo Triathlon Club
- Former high-level ice hockey player and triathlete
Philosophy:
"Sport is a life long endeavor. I believe it helps with every aspect of
your personal development including building character, discipline, and
a newfound respect and understanding of what your body is capable of.
Coaching is a tool to help individuals attain their goals, whether to
become an accomplished athlete, or pursuing fitness for health and life
longevity. My strength lies in my determination to provide guidance
through my knowledge and education of how the body and athlete mind
works. I motivate athletes by drawing from my experience as a
competitive athlete and my leadership skills as a certified coach. My
career as a professional fire fighter along with my educational
background in psychology and counseling contribute to my effectiveness
as a coach in turn helping athletes to get the best out of themselves."
Testimonials:
Octavio, Brazil:
Hi Mark, I'm sending you my time results, I enjoyed all the race, it
was very hot 40 degrees C and in the bike a little windy, but I had a lot of
fun! Thank Lance W. and Team and you (especially) for being
so professionals. I will always be pleased for all the work you did
with me, thanks again.
Mark's Blog
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Mark Overton
LifeSport Coach
Mark Overton has
been involved in triathlon and endurance sport as a coach and athlete
for 18 years. Following an active youth that included playing
competitive ice hockey at the college level, he started competing in
multisport purely to stay fit. Over the years Mark achieved coaching
certifications in triathlon while...
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Bruce Regensburg
LifeSport Coach
Bruce Regensburg
started coaching triathlon over ten years ago and has had several of his athletes qualify for Hawaii. He has also represented Canada at the World Long Course ITU Age Group Championships. He has been involved with the ITU as Race Director for the Canadian Triathlon Championships in 1995 and held the position of Canadian Age Group Team Manager.
He is certified in Triathlon, cycling and swimming.
Bruce has been involved in triathlon as a coach and athlete for almost 20 years. Bruce took up triathlon in his 40’s to provide a better life style. Since that time he has completed numerous short and long course triathlons. He has completed 8 Ironman including 2 times in Hawaii.
Bruce currently works with athletes at the Premier Level.
- NCCP Certified Triathlon Coach in Triathlon, Cycling and Swimming
- B.Sc. in Engineering
- Mentored for 10 years by International Coach Paul Regensburg
- Head Coach, SwimFit, Commonwealth Pool, Victoria, BC, Canada,
– Participant and past Manager of Triathlon Canada Age Group Team
- Race Director of the Canadian National Triathlon Championships, 1995
Philosophy
Bruce believes that part of being a healthy individual is to have a good level of fitness. Triathlon is one of the best ways to develop and maintain fitness without overstressing the body. Staying healthy, and following a well thought out training program, while being supported by an experienced coach, is also the best way to improve your performance.
Testimonials
Michael, Canada
Bruce's encouragement helped me to complete two Ironmans and one half Ironman since then, including the New Zealand and Arizona events this year, and St Croix last May. Your program is a great asset for people who are considering the sometimes intimidating but wonderful sport of triathlon.
Robin, Canada
Through the first session and the second and now suddenly I can swim! Thank you for getting me to this lovely place. For all your patience, persistence and fine coaching, Cheers!!
Bill, Canada
Up Yellow Lake Pass and heading back to Penticton. Still feeling really strong. All the coaching and advice from Coach Bruce has left me feeling pretty good. I have probably taken in over 3,000 calories during my 6 1/2 hours on the bike. Nutrition is the key to this event and Bruce trained me well.
Bruce's Blog
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Bruce Regensburg
LifeSport Coach
Bruce Regensburg
started coaching triathlon over ten years ago and has had several of his athletes qualify for Hawaii. He has also represented Canada at the World Long Course ITU Age Group Championships. He has been involved with the ITU as Race Director for the Canadian Triathlon Championships in 1995 and held the position...
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Jessica Adam
LifeSport Coach
Jessica Adam has been a triathlon club coach in both cities of
Vancouver and Victoria, sharing her nearly 10 years of experience with
aspiring triathletes. Over the years, she has collaborated on training
projects and clinics with several top coaches, including Lance Watson
and Paul Regensburg. Jessica has a high level of technical expertise
and positive, can-do attitude about training and racing. To complement
her coaching repertoire, Jessica is university educated in nutrition
and sciences, and is a recipient
of the "Langara Faculty Association Scholarship for Academic Excellence
in Science". Jessica is also an active triathlete, and 3 time national
age group team member.
-NCCP Educated Coach
-NCAC Trained Triathlon Coach
-University studies in nutrition, award winning student.
-LifeSport mentored coach
-Club coach, Vancouver, Victoria.
-Experienced triathlete and national age group team member.
Philosophy
Every athlete is an individual, with different needs. Programs
need to be tailored to suit the athlete's abilities and goals. My
job is to understand what these are, and design a program to guide them
to success. My coaching philosophy will consist of a balance
between positive reinforcement, motivation, and a strict focus on
technique and form. Quality over quantity is my mantra.
Testimonials:
Barbara, Idaho USA
When I started with LifeSport, my goal for the season was kind of unusual; I wanted to train for an Ironman that I would do on my own, not as part of an organized event. I admit I felt a little vulnerable when I told her what I wanted to do. Throughout the season I always felt that my goals were respected and were taken seriously. Jess guided me through the months of training, incorporating the other races that I wanted to do during the season; letting me know how much would be too much based on my other objectives.
As I start into my second year of working with Jessica, I again appreciate how great it is to have someone supporting and guiding my efforts who has the bigger picture in mind. With work, family and training things can and do get pretty hectic; having Jess decide what I should be doing frees up my time and energy so I can apply that to my training. I don't have to wonder if I should be running, biking, swimming or resting; an easy or hard day etc. The workouts are much more varied than I would ever do on my own, which helps keep things fresh. I'm looking forward to another great season! Thanks Jess!
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Jessica Adam
LifeSport Coach
Jessica Adam has been a triathlon club coach in both cities of
Vancouver and Victoria, sharing her nearly 10 years of experience with
aspiring triathletes. Over the years, she has collaborated on training
projects and clinics with several top coaches, including Lance Watson
and Paul Regensburg. Jessica has a high level...
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Mark Shorter
LifeSport Coach
Mark Shorter has completed over 75 marathons to date with a p.r. of 2:38. He began doing triathlons in 1982 and has completed over 24 Ironman races with a PR of 10:02. In 2008 he competed in world championships in Olympic distance, Half-Iron distance and Iron distance races.
He was an NCCP Gymnastics coach and coached in Lower mainland Community Centres in the 1970’s and 1980’s and was assistant coach of the U.B.C. women’s gymnastics team in the late 1970’s. He has been coaching and assisting athletes in running and triathlon for many years and a number of his athletes have attended the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii.
Mark graduated from U.B.C. with a Bachelor in Physical Education and began working in the recreation/run/triathlon world when he attended UBC in 1974-1978. When he graduated university he worked in recreation as Assistant Sports & Fitness Coordinator for Richmond Leisure Services for 2 years, then he moved to Vancouver Parks Board and worked as a Recreation Programmer at Dunbar and Kerrisdale Community Centers until 1985. Mark has since then coached many local programs and assisted as a coach at LifeSport camps.
Philosophy
I believe that triathlon is a great testing ground for all of us, it gives us a chance to measure ourselves against the clock and other athletes in a safe, fun enviroment. We get to meet people from all walks of life that share a common bond. With proper training, coaching and hard work we can all become the best athletes that we want to be.
Testimonials:
Hance, Kentucky USA
I first had the chance to work with Mark last summer at LifeSport's Louisville IM weekend camp. His advice has been great. Having an experienced coach custom build a plan around my schedule and goals enables me to utilize my limited time more effectively. I can train rather than figure out what to do next. I'm certain I've progressed faster then I could have otherwise and will be well prepared for this years Boston Marathon and Louisville IM.
Mark's Blog
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Mark Shorter
LifeSport Coach
Mark Shorter has completed over 75 marathons to date with a p.r. of 2:38. He began doing triathlons in 1982 and has completed over 24 Ironman races with a PR of 10:02. In 2008 he competed in world championships in Olympic distance, Half-Iron distance and Iron distance races.
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D'arcey Musselman
LifeSport Coach
D’arcey Musselman has been involved in sport all of her life. She spent the majority of her youth as a high performance competitive swimmer before getting hooked on triathlon. D’arcey has been racing and coaching endurance triathlon for several years. Her passion of helping others has driven her to complete multiple university degrees. This education has given her the best combination in assisting athletes reach their ultimate potential. Still active in the sport, D’arcey has completed 6 Ironman triathlons and also works as a sports chiropractor.
- Master’s of Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Bachelor of Physical and Health Education
- Doctorate of Chiropractic
- NCCP Certified coach
- Certified Exercise Physiologist
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- International level swim coach
Philosophy
Through my personal experiences as an athlete and sport science education, I recognize the importance of a carefully thought out training program. Every athlete’s needs are unique and require a program designed to specifically meet these needs. My goal as a coach is to provide my athletes with an individual, balanced training and racing program while motivating and empowering them to reach their maximum potential.
Testimonials:
Joey-Lynn, Hong Kong
D'arcey has coached me masters and open water swimming which resulted in personal best swim times from Olympic to Ironman distance races. Her experience, education, passion and patience are obvious - I would highly recommend D'arcey to anyone who needs to improve thier stroke technique or just wants to swim faster!
D'arcey's Blog
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D'arcey Musselman
LifeSport Coach
D’arcey Musselman has been involved in sport all of her life. She spent the majority of her youth as a high performance competitive swimmer before getting hooked on triathlon. D’arcey has been racing and coaching endurance triathlon for several years. Her passion of helping others has driven her to complete multiple...
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Chris Thomas
LifeSport Coach
Chris Thomas
is currently one of the best age group athletes in the world. As a father of three and former New York trader on wall street, Chris knows firsthand the challenges of balancing family and work while still achieving his triathlon goals. In addition to being an accomplished athlete, Chris has had a strong coaching background in hockey and triathlon which will be well utilized in sharing his knowledge with the athletes.
- USA Triathlon - Level 1 Coaching
- AFFA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America) - Personal Fitness Trainer Certification
- ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association) - Youth Fitness Trainer Certification
- ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association) - Specialist in Fitness For Older Adults Certification
- Fitness Anywhere - TRX Suspension Trainer Certification
Philosophy
I’ve seen and experienced my share of mistakes in multi-sport training and racing. I spent my early years in the sport reading every article possible, which was interesting but lacked any focus. This approach sent me training in several different directions, which was not training smart. Then I started a more focused training approach for the next several years as I self-coached. I found, however, I hit a plateau in 2007 and I knew that I was either going to stay at that level or proceed to make mistakes that would cause a decline in performance. My schedule was extremely limited as I’m married with three children. Further, I was commuting into NYC daily for work. My schedule demanded that I was out of bed by 4am and I would not return home until 7.30 at night. I was in need of some serious time management coaching skills. I saw the opportunity to work with a knowledgeable, talented, experienced coach and I have not looked back since. I continue to constantly learn and improve.
Chris's Blog
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Chris Thomas
LifeSport Coach
Chris Thomas
is currently one of the best age group athletes in the world. As a father of three and former New York trader on wall street, Chris knows firsthand the challenges of balancing family and work while still achieving his triathlon goals. In addition to being an accomplished athlete, Chris has had a strong coaching...
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Bjoern Ossenbrink
LifeSport Coach
Bjoern Ossenbrink has extensive international experience in coaching, sport science, and sports administration. He holds a Masters of Science Degree in Exercise Physiology and has a very successful track record with testing and training of amateur and professional athletes. He has had coached a number of triathlon, cycling, and swim club programs. He has served as a coach for various sport organizations around the world; and in Vancouver he has worked with the Vancouver Pacific Swim Club/UBC Dolphins.
Bjoern has competed as a World Cup professional cyclist and in long distance triathlon events. Most recently he owned and built MultiSportScience; a coaching and research business which was responsible for creating high performance training plans, analyzing of biomechanics for endurance sport athletes of all levels and ages, educating endurance sport coaches through seminars and clinics, organizing sport specific clinics and camps, and conducting research in the Exercise Physiology field for various companies and universities.
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Bjoern Ossenbrink
LifeSport Coach
Bjoern Ossenbrink has extensive international experience in coaching, sport science, and sports administration. He holds a Masters of Science Degree in Exercise Physiology and has a very successful track record with testing and training of amateur and professional athletes. He has had coached a number of triathlon, cycling,...
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David Gillam
LifeSport Coach
David Gillam is a certified kinesiologist, coach and personal trainer with experience ranging from high performance athletics to post-operative rehabilitation. David has been coaching multisport athletes for over ten year and has worked with youth and U23 triathlon teams in Atlantic Canada, Ontario, and the US. Having raced triathlon and duathlon as both an age group and elite athlete he has seen personally the positive effects structured and progressive training can have on performance. He’s philosophy is to not just to coach athletes, but educate, allowing his athletes to gain a greater appreciation and understanding with their training.
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David Gillam
LifeSport Coach
David Gillam is a certified kinesiologist, coach and personal trainer with experience ranging from high performance athletics to post-operative rehabilitation. David has been coaching multisport athletes for over ten year and has worked with youth and U23 triathlon teams in Atlantic Canada, Ontario, and the US. Having raced...
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