The structure, motivation and monitoring provided by MRT is truly priceless!

Carlos Vilchez70.3 Triathlete

Two and a half years ago I decided I wanted to do an Ironman but with no triathlon experience I knew that I needed a coach to get me there. Sara’s programs and advice got me across the finish line in a year but her encouragement, personality and sense of humour have kept me with her. She has been a pleasure to work with and has helped me achieve athletic goals that i didn’t think were possible

Chanel AvarelloIronman Triathlete

3 years ago I decided triathlon was something I wanted to do. Working with Sara from a truly novice level to where I am today has been exciting and a real pleasure due to her positive style of coaching. Sara teaches you to see vitality in yourself.

Chris AvarelloIronman Triathlete

Sara is my coach. I started working with her at the end of 2013, injured (fractured foot) and with a dream of completing my first Ironman. Sara has been nothing but professional and always available if I have any questions. My dream of becoming an Ironman came true this summer AND I also shaved a full 30min off my 70.3 time from the year before! I continue to be coached by Sara and I'm excited to see what the future holds for me as an athlete. Having a coach has been invaluable. She keeps me happy, healthy and recovering properly, not to mention accountable. Knowing that she is watching gives me that extra push.

Kim SimpsonIronman Triathlete

This is my second year training under Sara's coaching and I have realized a dramatic increase in my overall athleticism as well as my general health. More importantly, she makes training fun. Her coaching is very personalized and enjoyable. I highly recommend her to anyone, regardless of their level of fitness. The Tucson Phat Camp with Clint, Julie and Sara is fucking AWESOME.

Rob OhlsonIronman Triathlete

I have been coached by Sara for 6 years. As a busy working mother of two, she consistently provides training plans that allow me to be a competitive athlete in Olympic to Ironman distance races. She is willing to work with my schedule to help me achieve the goals I set for myself.

Kendall PritchardIronman Triathlete

I approached Sara about coaching about 3.5 years ago when I wanted to qualify for age group ITU World championships in London. My fitness improved dramatically that 1st year, so we decided to enter a 1/2 ironman in Calgary. I had always wanted to race an Ironman event and was very excited to qualify for the 70.3 World Championships on my 1st try! Since then my cycling has improved every year even though I am now over 50! Sara is very easy to communicate with and works around my busy schedule. If you would like to get fitter and faster, contact Sara!!

Shelley ThomsonIronman Triathlete

I was coached by Carrie Matsumoto through to completion of the 2013 edition of Challenge Penticton (formerly Ironman Canada). Two years in the making, it would not have been possible without the expert guidance of my coach. She provided customized daily workouts, encouragement when my willpower flagged and instruction when my technique was failing (especially swimming). Best of all I felt that my efforts were important to her; she cared enough to be at the finish line, with her newborn daughter, to welcome me home.

Ken BaganTriathlete

I discovered triathlon and started working with Carrie Matsumoto in 2012. Carrie is an outstanding triathlon coach and an amazing person! She has helped me shape a sustainable active lifestyle that fits with my busy family life and demanding career. Mercury Rising offers more than a triathlon training schedule. Carrie has overhauled my approach to training, race nutrition, injury prevention, tapering, equipment selection as well as my mindset towards competing.

As my coach she designs challenging, progressive training plans that have shaped me into a stronger, more competition-ready athlete. She is also awesome at crafting special workout plans for my crazy travel schedule and has a knack for knowing when to pull back on training load to keep me healthy. Carrie makes a point of personally coming to many of her athlete’s races to cheer us on!

Under Carrie’s coaching I have progressively raced faster at the 70.3 and 140.6 distances. In 2014 I achieved “PB’s” at the Half and Full Ironman distance, as well as the Half-Marathon and Full-Marathon distance (including a BQ time!). Carrie is a trusted mentor and friend and I can’t wait to work with “Coach C” in 2015!

Markus NavikenasIronman Triathlete

Tenille has this great way of providing feedback and coaching on your swim in a way that really made sense to me. She would give me one thing to focus on and then provide coaching right away on how I was doing. It quickly helped improve my stroke

Jamie SawchukTriathlete

Tenille’s Monday bike sessions are a killer. She is a great motivator and always pushes me to new pain thresholds I never knew I had!

Shelley ThomsonIronman Triathlete

I joined what I thought was a swim club but it turned out to be a triathlon club after I lost a bet with Clint. I said I could not run and was too old to start but he proved me wrong. Clint and Sara give me positive encouragement, the training sessions are well organized and hard but fun with the team mates. Great club.

Liz DysonTriathlete

I have been an athlete for many years and have had many coaches, but Clint, Sara and MRT are truly special. They can satisfy the needs of beginners, good age group athlete and also elites. The cost is very reasonable and the coaching is personal. This is not the usual online one size fits all or be charged $1,000 a month coaching. MRT club and coaching provides excellent coaching, camaraderie and support at a very reasonable cost! I could not be more satisfied.

Hillerie Denning Ironman Triathlete

Mercury Rising Triathlon club has found the balance between being fun and inclusive while still keeping a main focus on athletes improvement and performance

Derek FrohloffTriathlete

Following a well laid out MRT program kept me focussed and helped me achieve my goal. Personal best time and crossing the finish line at Ironman Canada in daylight!!! Clint Lien (aka Couch Dude) and the MRT Victoria Team ROCK!!!

Alison DicksonTriathlete

Each Saturday begins with 2-3 hour spin sessions that are not only challenging but definitely prepare me for some very strong cycling once I move to road riding. I know I can always count on the sessions progressing from week to week with purpose and intent. They have definitely made me a stronger rider. Thanks Clint and Team

Daphne DobkoTriathlete

The motivation and support of the members of Mercury Rising are a huge reason, I believe, that track nights, spin workouts, and swim sessions are ever growing and extremely positive. Each member has made me feel at ease and part of the team and I have yet to find a group this pleasant to train with.

Jayne StruchTriathlete

Coaching professionalism breeds athlete excellence. At any race, look around you, chances are high you'll find a MRT athlete/age grouper on the podium.

Dominic BergeronTriathlete

I have improved more in the first 4 months with MRT than I did in the previous 4 years with another group and, as with the running, I am really enjoying it. The availability of work out times and the variability within the workouts allow me to adapt the program as required

Marianna HooperTriathlete