Vmax Squad

  • Scott Bradley

    Rochester NY, USA

  • Todd Hawkins

    Denver CO, USA

  • Nancy Lynch

    Calgary AB, Canada

  • Abi Potts

    Denver CO, USA

  • Patrick Archambault

    Quebec QC, Canada

  • Stephanie Hinse

    Montreal QC, Canada

  • Avie Hutchinson

    Calgary AB, Canada

  • Leanne Smyth

    Sydney NSW, Australia

  • Laurie Hutchinson

    Calgary AB, Canada

  • Stephanie Hightower

    Bethesda MD, USA

Some of my athletes accomplishments……

2015

1st F60-64 IM Coeur D’Alene (Kona Qual)
2nd F45-49 IM Copenhagen (Kona Qual)
4th M40-44 IM Wisconsin (Kona Qual)
2nd F60-64 IM Kona World Championship

2016

7th F30-34 70.3 Calgary (WC Qual)
1st M50-54 Xterra Canmore (WC Qual)
3rd M50-54 Cdn National Cross Championship
2nd F60-64 Calgary Half Marathon

2017

1st F60-64 Police Half Marathon
5th M50-54 ITU Cross WC Penticton
9th F30-34 IM Whistler
8th F30-34 IM Coeur D'Alene

2018

5th M40-44 IM Sant Rosa (Kona Qual)
5th MPro 70.3 Eagleman
3rd F30-34 70.3 Gulf Coast
6th F30-34 70.3 Mont Tremblant
7th MPro IM Mont Tremblant
9th F30-34 70.3 Steelhead (WC Qual)
2nd M50-54 Woburn Half Ironman
1st F30-34 70.3 New Orleans 2018 (WC Qual)

2019

9th MPro 70.3 Texas
6th M40-44 IM Australia PB 9.43hrs (Kona Qual)
6th MPro 70.3 Eagleman
1st F45-49 Peach Classic
3rd F30-34 70.3 Indian Wells (WC Qual)
1st F45-49 Challenge Daytona (Champ’ Qual)

2020

Forget this one….

2021

1st F35-39 Blue Ridge Half Marathon
15th MPro IM Lake Placid
2nd F50-54 70.3 Calgary 2nd F50-54 IM Cozumel (Kona Qual)

2022

1st F50-54 Challenge Miami
3rd M60-64 Oliver Half Ironman
1st M35-39 70.3 Eagleman
7th M45-49 IM Iowa (Kona Qual) 7th M35-39 IM Arizona

2023

5th F50-54 70.3 Victoria
4th M65-69 70.3 Victoria
1st M40-44 70.3 Western Massachussetts
1st M65-69 Wasa Lake OD 3rd M65-69 70.3 Calgary (WC Qual) 5th F35-39 70.3 Maine (WC Qual) 2nd F50-54 IM Tallinn (Kona Qual) 4th M40-44 IM Chattanooga (Kona Qual) 3rd M60-69 Calgary Police Half Marathon ——————————————

Humbling Words

“Ed is so much more than a coach....he's a motivator, he's a friend, he's got a sense of where you are at, and he can and does get a sense of what you can deal with, and how much to ease or to push.  His adaptability leads to an amazing plan that has produced for me incredible results. I had a massive motorbike accident in the middle of our training, we adapted and I was able to come back strong. He has done a lot of this without me being a brilliant mentee, I have not always been able to keep him up to date, but he's adapted and been patient with me.  I can't tell you how brilliant he is, if you want to do your best, and have someone to help you become better, go no further...he's the man.”

— Matthew Atkinson

 

“Ed is an incredible coach! He worked around my insane schedule and helped me to achieve my 70.3 goal followed by a PR in a half marathon. He is motivating and knew when to give me a kick in the pants to stay consistent. I recommend Ed to any triathlete looking to improve.”

— Matthew Stephens

“Coach Ed is not only an elite coach, but he is also a tier-one human being.  He truly cares about the athlete AND the person, and optimizing balance in personal, professional, and family endeavors is his forte. His services come with my highest regards and recommendations. Coach Ed is not only a fabulous triathlon coach, but his unique life experiences allow him to offer sage wisdom and insight for better living beyond merely swimming, biking, and running. I am honored and privileged to work with and learn from him.” 

— Stephanie Hightower

 

“Ed has been my coach for the past 10 years. In that time he has taken me from 13+ hours Ironman to sub-10 and 3x slots to Kona.  He has not only shown me how to train effectively and efficiently, but has also helped me become a more successful competitor. Squeezing long workouts into a busy life and tricky work schedule is no easy task (I tried self-coaching). Ed covers the big picture all the way down to the intervals to make me a more successful Ironman.” 

— Todd Hawkins

“Ed’s commitment, ability to motivate me, customize a program which suited my fitness levels and lifestyle is the reason I have accomplished so much in such a short period of time. He has an uncanny ability to assess my needs and adjust my program to always get the maximum out of me. Ed has encouraged me, supported me and helped me reach goals I never thought were possible. His genuine belief in me is what gets me over the line during the tough times and he is always there to celebrate my achievements… sometimes even more excited than I am. I was looking for a coach but I have found a mentor, confidante and a true friend.”

— Leanne Smyth

 

“At our first meeting Ed asked me why I wanted coaching support. My response was simply - I want a plan I can trust. With Ed, you certainly get the plan you can trust and so much more. You are a recipient of his deep commitment to your personal success, you benefit directly from his experience (both as a coach and competitor), his continual pursuit of knowledge and professional development and his personal and professional integrity. I have accomplished more than I had ever imagined, from my first IM to an IM World Championship age group podium, to recently dealing with a life curve ball. Ed is able to adapt my training to capture success, to challenge every part of my being, to increase my skill and knowledge, to respect life and love the sport.   Ed's workouts are purposeful - focused.  And in understanding the purpose I find a continual source of inspiration to give my best effort and Ed's feedback always reaffirms the goal. Ed is an inspirational individual and his coaching philosophy encompasses life balance, personal challenge and love of the sport.”

— Dianne Woodward

“Ed’s technical and motivational skills truly impressed me. As a lifetime athlete I have never received so much from a coach. It is rare to find such a broad technical practitioner who also has the passion to help motivate you to achieve your goals. His attention to detail allowed me to collect a meaningful amount of marginal gains beyond the standard training effect.  I give large credit to my success this year to Ed’s coaching (AG finishes - 2 x world championship triathlon slots, 3rd in the Canadian Cross Championships, 1st Canmore Xterra, 1st in Rundle Revenge MTB+Trail Run, Boston marathon qualifier, 4th male 70k xc ski Loppet).”

— Greg Stevenson

 

“Coach Ed is a very athlete focused, results oriented coach with a genuine desire to see his athletes fulfill their goals. I would highly recommend Ed to any athlete of any level of fitness as his approach is targeted and athlete specific.” 

— Faizel Sunderji