I work with athletes that have some race experience + are looking to improve. My specialty is working with menopausal women.
I work with women that are passionate about their sport, whether that's triathlon, running, cycling or a mix of all three. Personal coaching for triathletes and runners looking to improve.
08/21/2026
After doing a duathlon in July, Amalia Maria A Terzaghi was looking at doing one more race this summer. So tomorrow she’s taking on the Toronto Women’s 5 km.
After that the focus is going to be on building some strength before she starts training for the Chilly Half.
Go get it Amalia!
08/13/2026
I didn’t realize how much I missed having a training community until I created one again.
When I first got into triathlon, I trained with my husband and a group of friends. We spent years doing long rides, training weekends, races and coffee together.
Then life changed. Our friends started having kids, and our training group slowly disappeared. Gary and I kept training, but most of the time it was just the two of us.I still loved triathlon. I still loved training. But looking back, I realize something was missing.
It didn’t hit WHAT I was missing until this year. I had seven athletes training for Muskoka 70.3. The Crew group chat took on a life of its own the closer we got to race day. And it continued to do so for weeks afterwards as other ladies took on their A-races over the summer.
Watching these women support each other made me ridiculously happy. Because THIS is what I’d been missing. The training matters. The finish line matters. But the people you meet along the way? They can be just as important.
That’s a big part of why I created Your First 70.3. I don’t just want women to have a training plan that gets them to the start line. I want them to have a group of women who understand the commitment, celebrate the wins, help carry them through the hard days and make the whole experience that much more rewarding.
Because you can train for a 70.3 alone. But you don’t have to.
The waitlist is open (link is in my bio) and if you have any questions or want to know more, DM me.
08/10/2026
It’s never too early to start thinking about next year. After this year’s non existent spring, I’m looking forward to heading somewhere warmer than here for some early season outdoor riding! I’m SUPER excited to be heading back to Girona again with coach Tara Postnikoff Tara Postnikoff | Coach, Nutritionist, Triathlete . I’ve done a lot of riding in Europe and Girona is probably my favourite place to ride a bike. It’s up there with a lot of triathlon + cycling pros as well - they’re not an uncommon sight on the roads.
What’s included?
6 full days of camp with guided rides, bike skill work, coached open water swims (weather permitting) and runs.
Airport transfers from Barcelona airport
There will be training talks (bring your questions!) and post ride mobility.
This year we are staying at the Rocacorba Boutique Cycling Hotel in Banyoles. You’ll be within walking distance of cafes and restaurants and it’s a short bus ride to Girona Old Town.
Rides will be in the 2.5-5 hour range on rolling terrain - there is no such thing as a flat ride here so bring your climbing legs and expect a week of great scenery!
Dates: May 2nd to 9th, 2027
We have THREE double occupancy rooms left.
Want more info? DM me the word GIRONA and I’ll send you all the details.
08/10/2026
Happy Medal Monday!
Yesterday Michelle Michelle Schooley went FULL SEND at the Multisport Canada MultiSport Canada Barrie Triathlon. This was her first time racing a sprint and coming off a 70.3 where she had to keep her effort measured, she was happy to be able to let it rip. I didn’t give her any pacing targets - in short races like this, especially after a goal race, I always say focus on effort, race hard and see what you’re capable of.
I knew she worked hard because I got two threshold heart rate notifications from Training Peaks 😂. That hard work landed her on the podium with a third place in her AG.
Next up Wasaga Beach Olympic Distance at the end of August.
Congrats Michelle!
Most people hear the words “I only have a marathon left” and think you’ve completely lost your mind.
Ironman athletes hear those words and think:
“Perfect. I’m almost there.”
It’s one of the strangest mindset shifts in endurance sports. I’ve said that to myself every time I’ve gotten off the bike.
The marathon doesn’t suddenly become easy. It still hurts. It still demands everything you’ve got.
But after swimming 3.8 km and riding 180 km, your perspective changes. What once seemed impossible becomes the final chapter of a story you’ve been writing all day. In my mind when it comes to the marathon I’m pretty much home free because I’m only relying on my own two feet. I can’t have a mechanical or a flat. As long as I can put one foot in front of the other I’ll get to the finish.
I think that’s the real magic of an Ironman. It doesn’t just make you fitter.
It changes what your mind believes you’re capable of. It changes your perspective.
Have you ever caught yourself saying something during an Ironman that would sound completely ridiculous to anyone outside the sport?
08/08/2026
From 70.3 to a sprint, Michelle Michelle Schooley is switching gears tomorrow and going Full Send at the MultiSport Canada Barrie triathlon.
We chatted yesterday and she told me she’s really looking forward to racing something short and flat 😄
She’s feeling fully recovered after Muskoka and looking forward to testing herself on something short and fast. Not sure if she’ll do a tequila shot post race this time though 😄
Go get it Michelle!