True Trail Triathlon

True Trail Triathlon Personalized coaching for all levels of endurance athletes
📍Ottawa
Currently accepting new athletes! Getting into endurance sports can be intimidating. a.

There’s so much information out there on the internet, and everybody you see on social media is so fit and so fast. I make it my business to absorb all that information, as well as newest research on endurance performance topics, and brew it into simple strategies that guarantee my clients’ results. I am a Triathlon Canada registered coach with 10 years of experience racing in triathlon, competing

at the local, regional, and world championship levels. Throughout this time, my family and friends have sought my help in attaining their goals in running and triathlon. Hence, I have decided to begin offering my services to others. My ideal clients fall into two groups:
1) People with any amount of athletic background who are curious about getting into endurance sports.
2) Beginner or intermediate runners or triathletes who want to take their performance to the next level: a new distance/event type, or a personal best. The Athlete-Coach relationship process:
1) We begin with an opening consultation where we cover your athletic background and what you hope to get out of this coaching relationship. Together, we can decide on an event, a goal, or simply target a measurable improvement in fitness. Goal setting is a vital part of the endurance process and an area where I can help. This is the “gig” being sold on Fiverr.com

2) We choose an existing training plan or develop a custom one together. This provides the pathway to get you from where you are, to the results you want. The best training plans are in multiples of 4 weeks. Usually 4-8 weeks for shorter events, 8-12 for medium-length, or 12-20 weeks for longer events (like Ironman). This plan will account for the equipment you have access to, and the number of hours you can train per week.


3) Execute the plan. As a coach, I will be accessible to provide advice and feedback on how to enact the plan, and how to get the most out of your training. If you are local to Ottawa Ontario, we can even train together! If you are remote, I am happy to communicate by video chat. But I am also accessible by phone, email, or text whenever you need it. Life gets in everyone’s way. Any good coach knows that training plans need to be constantly adjusted to fit the adjusting needs of the athlete, while still getting them to their goal. I will provide constant feedback and adjustments to your plan to fit your lifestyle.

First, I would like to thank the city of Ottawa. All my neighbors showed up really hard, bringing the hype and energy fo...
08/03/2026

First, I would like to thank the city of Ottawa. All my neighbors showed up really hard, bringing the hype and energy for this amazing event. I'm proud to live in the triathlon capital of Canada.

Next, I would like to thank all the volunteers who braved the rain and made the race happen. Couldn't do it without you legends. 

Next I would like to thank all of the out of towners who raced. And the tourists who patronized our local businesses. This is part of the reason Iron man made a great choice coming here. 

I would especially like to thank all of the out-of-towners who complained about the bike course design and road quality, for further confirming that Ottawa has the toughest triathletes in the world. 

Next, I would like to thank all the athletes who raced fair. Lots of you didn't. But let's focus on the positives 👍🏻👍🏻

Next, I would like to thank the kind aid station volunteer who helped scoop me up off the pavement. And provided me with tools for bike repairs. Saved my race. And to the fella I crashed into: you have a nice ass. 

Now the special ones: 
The true trail squad. Ryan, Spencer, and Pieter, who scored PRs all around. I'm impressed with all of the hard work you guys put in this season. You all raced with discipline and strategy, but most of all, grit and heart. You embody all the strength of iron. Proud to have you on the squad. 

The extended true trail squad. Everyone who kept the vibes at the party tent going. Your perseverance to keep the energy up despite the conditions helped make the race memorable.

To my wife. Who's perfected the art of sherpa-ing ironman. Thanks for bringing BBQ chips to the party tent and making me grilled cheese when my legs stopped work ing at 12am. I promise to go into ironman retirement for the next # years.

To mom n dad. Thanks for teaching me about the sport of triathlon in 1998 and continuing to support my journey.

To my legs, for their obedience. I whipped you into shape in training and treated you well, and hoping you would return the favor, and you did. Left foot right foot to a 10:29*. An Ironman PR that I can be happy with.

That's all for now. I know this should have been an email.

07/25/2026

Coaching office hours for ironman Ottawa. Normally just for my coaching clients and professional Network, but this time opening to it up to friends and neighbors 😎
Swing by, have an AF b**r, and let's talk it out

07/07/2026

2 new coaching roster spots open!!

The name's MarshallCourse Marshall.Sworn to protect (athletes from road furniture) and serve (race directors). 🫡🫡Another...
05/11/2026

The name's Marshall
Course Marshall.

Sworn to protect (athletes from road furniture) and serve (race directors). 🫡🫡

Another flawless event production from the crew at

Congrats to the athletes that walked/ ran/strolled at the fun run 5k.

Look out for your boy at all of somersaults events this race season.

05/08/2026

Beautiful sunset eh?

05/02/2026

Some news from Run To Empower.
And see you all at tomorrow!

Come say hi and tell me a cycling or triathlon related joke for a free gift 😎😎

04/29/2026

Daily dose of

Fact checking: I am ded after speed work.

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04/12/2026

Teaming up with to provide all your race timing needs. Congrats to all the participants of courses st Laurent today!!

  

03/31/2026

New podcast up!
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