Welcome to Sisu
Coach Joel and Girlfriend

Joel is a USA Triathlon (Level 1) and USA Cycling (Level 2) certified coach and specializes in coaching novice to intermediate triathletes and individuals looking to make the move to long-course racing.  He believes that each athlete is an individual and as such their training should specifically reflect those individual needs.  Joel combines the scientific training principles of periodization and specificity to develop custom training plans based on each athlete's unique requirements and goals that will allow them to train smarter and race faster. 

Joel is currently working towards USA Swimming and NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certifications and plans to begin formal course work in exercise physiology, human performance, exercise testing, and sports nutrition. 

Joel has been active in athletics for over 15 years beginning when he earned varsity letters in track and cross country as a freshman in high school.  He has been a competitive age group triathlete and runner for the past 6 years.   In 2006 Joel competed in the 110th Boston Marathon (setting a PR) and the inaugural Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Clearwater, Florida.  In 2007 Joel focused his energy on Ironman Florida and completed his first IM in 9:34.

 

USAT certifiedUSA Cycling
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First Triathlon:

Breezy Point Sprint Triathlon 2004 - 250/527 OA, 26/48 AG


Career Highlights :

-2008 Long Course Duathlon World Championship qualifier
-USA Triathlon All-American honors - 2006, 2007
-103 place overall at IMFL 2007
-2007 Short Course Duathlon World Championship qualifier
-2007 Halfmax National Triathlon Championship qualifier
-2006 Ironman 70.3 World Championship qualifier/finisher
-Finished top 3% at the 2006 Boston Marathon


Personal Records:
Distance
race
Time
5k
Beach Ford All-American - 2007
17:28
10k
Elizabeth River Run - 2007
36:30
1/2 Marathon
Shamrock Sportsfest - 2007
1:17:18
Marathon
Boston Marathon - 2006
2:53:23
Half-Ironman/70.3
White Lake - 2007
4:26:54
Ironman
IMFL - 2007
9:34:15

Equipment:

Wetsuit: 2XU Elite
Bikes: Cervelo Soloist, Javelin Barolo
Race Wheels: Zipp 808, Zero disc and 50mm composite tubular
Helmets: Bell Sweep R, Giro Advantage 2
Technology: Polar s520, Ergomo Pro
Shoes: Brooks T4 Racer, Nike Free, Nike Marathoner, LG TriAir Carbon


Personal:

Birthdate: September 15, 1974
Hometown: Tobyhanna, PA
Education: BS Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA
Master of Environmental Management, Duke University, Durham, NC
Occupation: Marine Biologist


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