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Diets, Training Plans, Endurance

Alex Harrison | PhD, CSCS

Education/Credentials

  • PhD in Sport Physiology and Performance from East Tennessee State University
  • MS in Human Movement and Performance from Western Washington University
  • BS in Kinesiology from Western Washington University
  • Elite Coach, Throwing Events (IAAF/USATF)
  • Level 2 Coach, All other disciplines (USATF)
  • Level 1 Coach (USA Triathlon)
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA)
  • Weightlifting Coach, Level 1, (USAW)

Competitive History

  • Former Olympic Hopeful (USA Bobsled)
  • Team USA Bobsledder (12th & 14th at World Championships)
  • 2x All-American, Decathlon & Javelin Throw, NCAA Divison II Track and Field
  • Collegiate Nationals Qualifier in Weightlifting
  • High School Track & Field, Cross Country, Swim, Baseball, Tennis
  • Currently: Cat 3 Road Cyclist, Cat 4 Track Cyclist, and Avid Recreational Triathlete

Additional Credentials

  • Owner, Excelerate Sport LLC, a sport performance training facility
  • Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, ETSU Track and Field, NCAA Division 1
  • Assistant Track and Field Coach, ETSU, NCAA Division 1
  • Youth and Masters Track and Field Coach, WA State, National & World Champions
  • Triathlon Personal Coach, Age Group World Championship Qualifier

Coaching Experience with RP

  • Diet Coach to:
    • Fitness Enthusiasts and Weight Loss-Interested Exercisers
    • Internationally Competitive Swimmers
    • Professional and Olympic Hopeful Cyclists
    • Professional Triathletes
    • Emerging Elite Track and Field Athletes
    • National Level Weightlifters
    • Regionally and Nationally Competitive Fitness Athletes