Coach Matt Carnal holds four scientific degrees in biology/chemistry, economics, and exercise physiology that give him the cellular and molecular understanding of what is occurring internally when you train. He has completed all level distance triathlons and raced all types of cycling and running events. He also holds the fastest time across the US on a fixed gear bicycle. While growing up in SE Kansas he played baseball, which allowed him to understand strength and conditioning, nutrition, and power sports (an added bonus for endurance athletes). With a Master's degree in Exercise Physiology and a scientific mindset that understands the numbers indicating your athletic growth, you can't beat working with Coach Carnal. In addition to the experience and knowledge pertaining to sport and endurance, he has also had 9 surgeries, so he understand the needs of recovery and what it takes to balance stress on all levels to ensure one doesn't overreach. Coach Carnal coaches athletes all over the world who have won titles and placed in Ironman, Cape Epic, and many local and domestic races.