Looking for a coach to help you reach your goals? If personal coaching is something you'd like to pursue in the future, we encourage you to read through their bios and contact any of the coaches listed below.
Josh Adams
Josh came to endurance sports from 4 successful years in college baseball (catcher) and nabbing a BA in Physical Education and Health on the side. Josh progressed quickly as an triathlete and has done every distance very well from sprint to Ironman, including a World Championship finish at both 140.6 and 70.3. In his practice as a personal trainer, he’s coached a variety of multisport athletes and enjoys the challenge of putting the right elements together for anyone to cross the finish line and celebrate their hard work. Josh crossed into the world of competitive cycling and is racing as a category 2 cyclist. When he's not busy training he is a husband and father of four busy kids.
Personal Achievements include: 2017 IRONMAN World Championship qualifier/finisher, 5x Ironman finisher, 2014 Competitor Magazine Trainer of the Year, 2013 Ironman 70.3 qualifier/finisher, 2009 Life Changer of the Year-Seattle Market, 2008 fitness ambassador to Beijing Olympic Games, multiple podium finishes in all triathlon distances.
Personal Achievements include: 2017 IRONMAN World Championship qualifier/finisher, 5x Ironman finisher, 2014 Competitor Magazine Trainer of the Year, 2013 Ironman 70.3 qualifier/finisher, 2009 Life Changer of the Year-Seattle Market, 2008 fitness ambassador to Beijing Olympic Games, multiple podium finishes in all triathlon distances.
Education and Certificates include:
Master Trainer BA-Physical Education and Health NSCA-CSCS, CPT NASM-CPT, CES, PES UESCA-Triathlon Coach Email-[email protected] |
Linda McCandless
I entered into triathlon from a sports background. I played 4 successful years of college soccer, and spent time playing competitively after college. I have coached girl’s high school and select soccer. I transitioned into triathlon at the age of 40 to find a new passion: Boy, did I ever!
I started in 2007 in sprint and Olympic distances. I moved quickly into half ironman, and plunged into the full ironman shortly thereafter. I discovered I still had a lot of fight left in these competitive genes. I won a few sprint and distance overall woman races, many age-group wins, top 5 finishes in several 70.3 distances and two top 10 finishes in full ironman distance. I placed 2nd in my age group at the 2022 IM Arizona and raced in Kona in 2023. I have completed a handful of stand-alone marathons, with two being the Boston Marathon and a 50K.
I have a passion to compete, share my knowledge and more importantly promote the growth of triathlon in my community and beyond! Seeing those around me succeed and achieve is a huge driver to coach. I have a philosophy to “enjoy life to its fullest”! Understanding we have many factors in our life beyond the desire to compete in triathlons. Many of us work full-time jobs, maintain a household, family constraints and participate in this thing called “triathlon” for the fun and camaraderie (that’s my favorite part).
I started in 2007 in sprint and Olympic distances. I moved quickly into half ironman, and plunged into the full ironman shortly thereafter. I discovered I still had a lot of fight left in these competitive genes. I won a few sprint and distance overall woman races, many age-group wins, top 5 finishes in several 70.3 distances and two top 10 finishes in full ironman distance. I placed 2nd in my age group at the 2022 IM Arizona and raced in Kona in 2023. I have completed a handful of stand-alone marathons, with two being the Boston Marathon and a 50K.
I have a passion to compete, share my knowledge and more importantly promote the growth of triathlon in my community and beyond! Seeing those around me succeed and achieve is a huge driver to coach. I have a philosophy to “enjoy life to its fullest”! Understanding we have many factors in our life beyond the desire to compete in triathlons. Many of us work full-time jobs, maintain a household, family constraints and participate in this thing called “triathlon” for the fun and camaraderie (that’s my favorite part).
Also, there are many levels of competing: I want to finish, I have a goal of X, improve my health, be a top finisher in my age-group, and on. All those factors are taken into play when choosing training plans and coaching an athlete. I believe everyone has a great story along their personal journey, which makes this even more FUN.
I have earned my USAT Level 1 coaching cert, and have many years of experience in triathlon and sports to share.
Contact Linda at [email protected].
I have earned my USAT Level 1 coaching cert, and have many years of experience in triathlon and sports to share.
Contact Linda at [email protected].