Level 1 Certified coaches have passed the TrainingPeaks Certification course and have shown that they have the knowledge and skill to help you reach your goals.
Karl Riecken
Becoming the athlete you want to be encompasses much more than the training alone. This is why I incorporate much more into my coaching than only triathlon, swim, bike, run, strength training, and injury prevention sessions. Athletes who work with me will tackle their nutrition, sleep, and stress. We will work to solve issues that you never thought you would master.
Whether you are an executive, a professional athlete, a beginner, or somewhere in between, we will create your best plan together.
Bio
My goal is to turn my athletes into the best people they can possibly be. I have a far-reaching education and experience that allows me to have insights into performance that few other experts have. I have worked myself up to the top levels of academic study, athletics, and musical pursuits. I integrate the lessons I've learned along the way with the latest protocols from thought leaders in the fields of nutrition, sleep, strength training, hormone optimization, expert performance, functional medicine, psychology, and of course swimming, cycling, running, Olympic weightlifting, CrossFit, rowing, and corrective exercise to devise your optimal program.
My experience:
- Coordinator of the National Training Center's Human Performance Lab
- Adjunct faculty for the University of Central Florida in Sport and Exercise Science
- Continuing education provider for USA Triathlon and the College Swimming Coaches' Association of America
- National Team Performance Assistant for USA Triathlon at the US Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs
- National Team Performance Intern for USA Swimming at the US Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs
My Education and Certifications
- Master's in Exercise Physiology
- USA Triathlon Level II and Youth/Junior Specialist
- Certified Sports Nutritionist (International Society of Sports Nutrition)
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (National Strength and Conditioning Association)
- USA Weightlifting Sports Performance
- USATF-I
- RRCA
Location
Clermont, FL
United States
Preferred Athlete Levels
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Professional
Services
1-on-1 Coaching, Consultations, Local Coaching, Remote Coaching, Strength Training, Nutrition, Mental Skills, Run Analysis, Swim Analysis, Biochemical Analysis
Sport Types
Triathlon, Road Cycling, Running, Duathlon, IRONMAN, Swimming, Personal Training, Rowing, Adventure Racing, High School Cross Country, Collegiate Cross Country, Corporate Wellness
Languages
English
Clermont, FL
United States