Coach Alex
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Blog Twitter: @superalex_c Current Residence: Guelph, ON Education: BSc in Kinesiology with Honours and Distinction, MSc of Exercise Physiology, and currently pursuing PhD in Exercise Physiology, HFFC CEP, NCCP Community Coach Occupation: LPC Coach, Professional Triathlete |
Triathlon has been a part of Alex's life since she was seven years old, when she participated in her first Kids of Steel Triathlon. When she graduated from high school in 2007, her focus shifted to Triathlon, and she moved to Victoria to train at the National Triathlon Centre, and study Kinesiology at the University of Victoria. Following her graduation in 2014 with a BSc Honours in Kinesiology, Alex moved to Guelph to pursue her high performance goals leading into the 2016 Rio Olympics. Alex has had the opportunity to work with a variety of well renowned coaches and international squads, and brings a wealth of triathlon experience to her coaching position.
Alex has coached various triathlon clinics for kids and adults, as well as technical swim sessions. She has a passion for exercise physiology, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Exercise Physiology at the University of Guelph.
Alex's other interests involve art, reading, climbing, camping, being outside in general, and health and wellness. You can follow her on her website she shares with her twin sister, twitter, and instagram
Alex has coached various triathlon clinics for kids and adults, as well as technical swim sessions. She has a passion for exercise physiology, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Exercise Physiology at the University of Guelph.
Alex's other interests involve art, reading, climbing, camping, being outside in general, and health and wellness. You can follow her on her website she shares with her twin sister, twitter, and instagram
Accomplishments:
Notable Triathlon Results:
- Canadian ITU Elite Triathlete, 2010-2016
- National Centre Athlete, since 2007
- RTC-Guelph Athlete, since 2014
- Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with Honours and Distinction (2014)
- Master of Science in Exercise Physiology (2017)
- Worked as a Lab Assistant for the Behavioural Medicine Lab and the Exercise Physiology Lab at the University of Victoria
- Member of the National Development Team, 2011-2013
- Two-time Triathlon Canada U23 Elite World Championship Team Member, 2011-2012
- Certified Canadian Exercise Physiologist (HFFC), since 2015
- Director and coach of various triathlon clinics for adults and children, since 2012
- Swim Coach, 2009-2011
Notable Triathlon Results:
- National Champion at 2015 CAMTRI Pan American Cup in Magog
- 13th place at 2015 Tiszaujvaros ITU World Cup
- 3rd Canadian at 2014 Triathlon Canada Elite in Magog, 5th overall
- 3rd woman at the 2013 Bazan Bay 5k in a time of 16:58
- 3rd place finish at 2012 ITU Magog Premium Pan American Cup
- 2nd place finish at 2011 ITU Coteau du Lac Pan American Cup
- 10th place finish at 2011 ITU U23 Elite World Championships in Beijing
