Dave Erickson, Founder and Coach: I grew up playing soccer, football and basketball. I would go on to play two years of college football followed by a year of college soccer. I even dabbled in natural body building in the early 90’s. I’m kind of a fitness nut! Then in April of 1998, I did my first triathlon indoors at the Fayetteville Athletic Club in Northwest Arkansas. It was a 200 yard swim, 5 mile indoor stationary bike ride followed by an indoor 2 mile track run. I was immediately hooked. I did it twice that day. I’ve since completed more than 100 triathlons/duathlons. I’m now a 5x Ironman finisher and have completed 20+ half iron distance races.
After spending 15 years as a professional television news reporter and anchor, I landed a job with the World Triathlon Corporation as the “On Assignment” reporter and videographer. Soon after I was co-hosting IronmanLIVE with Ironman Legends, Greg Welch and Michellie Jones. I held that position for 6 years. To date, I’ve produced well over 5,000 triathlon race related videos and reports. I also had the privilege of serving as a member of the TIMEX Multisport Team between 2012-2017.
Wendy Mader, Coach: Wendy is the co-founder and owner of T2Coaching and has made a lifelong commitment to fitness, sports, coaching, and triathlon. From her youth as a competitive swimmer to her current career in the fitness industry, her dedication shines. Wendy is a former collegiate swimmer and has 28 years experience in triathlon including 16 Ironman’s. Wendy is also an Ironman Certified Coach, an 9x Kona finisher and author of “How To Swim Faster in 30 Days”.
Some of her accomplishments include:
Overall Female Amateur Winner in Kona 2008
Eight time Hawaii Ironman Triathlete (Winner 2008)
Head Coach and founder of Team Trifecta and t2coaching, LLC
Head Coach Northern Colorado High School Triathlon Team
Head Coach Rocky Mountain High School Swim Team (boys and girls)
Race Director Pelican Fest Triathlon (2009-2013)
Race Director t2coaching Indoor Triathlon Series
Head Coach of City of Fort Collins Multisport Wellness Program
Aquatics Coordinator at the Fort Collins Health Club, 2000-present
Coached Leukemia Lymphoma Society’s “Team in Training”
TRX, Insanity and ACE Certified Personal Trainer
BeachBody coach