Patrick Stoddard

Coach

Patrick reluctantly took up running so that I didn't feel lazy while my wife was out pounding the pavement. Since then racing, training and learning everything that I can about the two have become a major part of my everyday life. He had previously been involved in rock climbing after high school and was ranked #1 in the region for my age group in 2001. He was one of those people that believed I couldn't run because I had bad knees. I fell into triathlon by chance when a friend's company was one of the main sponsors for Toyota U.S. Open in 2007 and offered to pay the entry fee if we'd race with their sponsorship. After completing our first triathlon my wife and I were hooked. Ever since then racing and training has become an endeavor that we have been able to enjoy together.

Patrick has been racing triathlon since 2007 and has been a USAT Level I Certified coach since March 2011. He considers himself to be the everyman’s triathlete. He'd rather sit down to a nice crossword puzzle then jump into a cold pool but knows that proper race preparation and execution can give an athlete of any level a sense of accomplishment that many are unable to understand.

He started coaching in order to help novice athletes find their potential and more experienced athletes to break new ground by utilizing proven training methods. Along with helping athletes understand the complications of swim form, his specialty is being adaptable to each athlete’s specific needs. Whether it be time constraints, age or experience I’m able to cater a plan to meet an athlete’s goals based on their life parameters.

A few highlights of his racing experience are:

• 2012 New Years Double Half Marathon (4th AG 30-39, 14th OA)
• 2011 Ironman Texas 70.3
• 2011 Invited to participate in USAT Olympic Distance National Championship
• 2011 Paddle, Pedal & Pound The Pavement Sprint (1st AG 30-34, 5th OA)
• 2011 New Years Day Half Marathon (2nd AG 30-34, 11th OA)
• 2010 Paddle, Pedal & Pound The Pavement Sprint (1st AG 30-34)
• 2010 Ironman St. George
• 2009 Rockledge Rumble 15K Trail Race (2nd AG 30-34, 9th OA)
• 2009 Lonestar Half Iron
• 2008 Rockledge Rumble 15K Trail Race (2nd AG 24-29, 15th OA)
• 2008 Blackland Sprint (3rd AG 25-29)
• 2008 Prairieman Sprint (3rd AG 25-29)
• 2007 Rockledge Rumble 15K Trail Race (2nd AG 24-29)

To contact Patrick for questions or an initial consultation, email him at patrick@trishop.com.