Benny Smith
Benny Smith Sisu Endurance Lab
Benny Smith
Benny Smith Sisu Endurance Lab
Location

Hale'iwa, HI , United States

Languages

English

Sport Types
  • Triathlon
  • Road Cycling
  • Running
  • Mountain Biking
  • IRONMAN
  • XTERRA
  • High School Cross Country
  • Collegiate Cross Country
Services
  • 1-on-1 Coaching
  • Consultations
  • Remote Coaching
  • Strength Training
  • Nutrition
  • Run Analysis
  • Biochemical Analysis
Meet Your Coach
Benny Smith
Benny Smith Sisu Endurance Lab
https://www.sisuendurancelab.com
Hale'iwa, HI United States 96712
Coach Bio

I’m Benny Smith, founder of Sisu Endurance Lab, professional endurance coach, and professional triathlete.

I started running at six years old and eventually turned pro after high school, competing at the highest levels of endurance sport and racing at World Championship events. My athletic career gave me firsthand experience with high performance, structured training, injury, recovery, performance setbacks, and the process of continually adapting as an athlete.

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My coaching philosophy is built around three principles:

Individualization

No two athletes are the same. Training should account for an athlete’s physiology, training history, lifestyle, goals, strengths, limitations, and ability to recover. A plan should adapt to the athlete rather than forcing the athlete to adapt to the plan.

Evidence and Experience

Good coaching requires both science and practical experience. I use principles from exercise physiology, performance testing, training theory, and current endurance research while recognizing that athletes are not laboratory subjects. Data helps inform decisions, but coaching requires context.

Long Term Development

Performance is not built from one workout or one training block. The goal is to create athletes who can train consistently, absorb training, stay healthy, and continue improving over time.

I want athletes to understand their training rather than blindly follow it. The best athlete is not necessarily the one who trains the hardest. It is the one who can consistently execute the right training, recover from it, and adapt.

Preferred Athlete Levels
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Professional
Have a question? Contact me.

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Address:

pahoe rd
Hale'iwa, HI
United States
96712