Train Smart

USAT Level 2 Coach, F.I.S.T. and Serotta Certified Bicycle Fit Technician
2004 Long Course Triathlon World Champion (35-39)

I have 13 years experience as a competitive cyclist and triathlete and 7 years experience coaching endurance sports. I coach triathletes, duathletes, swimmers, cyclists, and runners of all abilities from my home in Louisville, Kentucky. Communicating with my athletes is crucial to having a successful coaching relationship. I stay in close contact with athletes in Kentucky and in other states using the internet, e-mail, and the telephone. I often see my Louisville athletes during one-on-one swim, bike, and run sessions. I spend a lot of time at the pool teaching swimming lessons and at my studio performing bike fits.

I have a master's degree in exercise physiology from the University of Virginia and a law degree from the University of Louisville. After practicing law for 8 years, in 1999, I began Train Smart, LLC, a coaching service for triathletes, cyclists, runners, and swimmers. I prepare individuals to meet their athletic goals - whether that is to finish a sprint triathlon, run a marathon, or complete Ironman Hawaii.

I always have led an active lifestyle. I enjoyed a variety of sports in high school: field hockey, basketball, track, and horseback riding. In college, I continued riding horses, played polo, and taught swimming lessons during summers. While in graduate school studying Exercise Physiology, I became involved in teaching group fitness classes, teaching aerobics classes, and running for fitness.

I believe in volunteering and giving back to the sport that means so much to me. From 1999 to 2005, I served on the Mideast Region USAT board, ending as Vice President. Throughout the winter of 2004, I volunteered at the USAT coaching office in Clermont, Florida. Currently, I am Kentucky’s Athlete Development Coordinator and coached at the USAT youth development camp at Purdue University in July 2006.

In the early 1990’s, I was introduced to competitive cycling. I have been the USCF Kentucky and Indiana District Champion in road racing (1995), criterium racing (1995), and time trialing (2001). In 2001, I competed in tandem events at USCF Masters Nationals. My partner and I took bronze in the mixed tandem time trial and fourth place in the road race. Also in 2001, I completed the grueling Race Across America, winning the women's four person team division and crossing the United States in 6 days 20 hours and 20 minutes. I completed my first triathlon in 1998, and immediately I was hooked. I have enjoyed every step along the way.

Highlights of my triathlon racing include:
All-American in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
National Long Course Age Group Champion (35-39) 2003, 2004
World Long Course Age Group Champion (35-39) 2004
2005 Ironman Hawaii Finisher (10:59:44)
Other great performances include:
1st A.G Gulf Coast Triathlon 2002
1st A.G. Muncie Endurathon 2003
1st A.G. Great Florida Escape 2004
1st A.G. Degray Lake Triathlon 2004
1st Overall Muncie Endurathon 2005
4th A.G. ITU Long Course World Championships 2005, Fredericia, Denmark

Less is more. I understand that the athletes whom I coach are fitting triathlon into busy lives. I design intelligent, effective plans so that you get the most out of your training time. My clients often believe that they need to do more to reach their goals. Often the answer is doing a lesser amount of training, but in a more focused and tailored manner. This also helps to keep athletes injury free. I routinely attend seminars and clinics to improve my coaching abilities. Recently, I attended, The Art and Science of Triathlon Symposium put on by USAT in Portland, OR.

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USAT Level 1 Coach

Barry Stokes has been active in the running and triathlon communities for over 35 years. As an athlete, he has run over 30 marathons including the Chicago Marathon, the New York City Marathon, and the Boston Marathon. Barry has raced triathlons from sprint distance to the Ironman World Championships in 2000, including 5 other Ironman races and several Half-Ironman races.
Involved in coaching since 2000, Barry has worked with the Louisville, Kentucky, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Triathlon Team in Training program on two occasions. His mentorship and coaching led to 100 percent of his athletes completing their respective races. By immersing himself in the goals of each individual, Barry finds a way to transfer his “never quit” attitude to his athletes and draw upon their greatest strengths.

Barry has coached the Louisville KY Leukemia Society Triathlon Team in Training where his teams had a 100% race completion rate. Barry coaches because he enjoys sharing his passion for and knowledge of swimming, biking and running with his clients. Barry wants to help you get moving and stay moving!

Barry’s coaching philosophy embodies his passion and desire to fit multi-sport training into the lives of his athletes. He understands that each individual has different goals and abilities, so he focuses on creating a training environment conducive to improved performance, fun, and a physically fit lifestyle.

Master's in Exercise Phisiology
CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, NSCA)
USA Cycling Level 3 Coach

I have a master’s in physiology of exercise from Ohio University (the diverse hippie hamlet of Athens, OH, not to be confused with Ohio State). During my time as a graduate assistant I gained valuable experience teaching and instructing exercise physiology labs (VO2max, ventilatory threshold, lactate threshold, muscle recruitment, etc.), exercise prescription, resistance training, and analyzed various physiological blood markers (glucose, lactate, insulin, cholesterol). I was an active member of the Ohio University Cycling Club, both leading and organizing rides, and consulted with several members of the Ohio University Triathlon Club.

Wow, what a year 2008 has been! It started off with an overall win at one of the Shelbyville Sprint triathlons, throw in an age group win early in the season at a long distance race and finished it off with a male division overall win at the Cardinal Harbor Long Distance Triathlon. In between, I coached a great group of individuals one-on-one to meet and fulfill multiple goals ranging from first distance finishes at the long distance and ultra long distance triathlons, all the way to PB’s (personal best) at the marathon. It is a great honor to work with dedicated athletes.
Recently, I relocated to Athens, OH, to take upon the position of instructor in the School of Recreation and Sport Sciences at Ohio University, teaching courses in exercise physiology. I will be back in Louisville for the summer training and racing season beginning in June.
I have competed locally and regionally in triathlon since 2002. I became interested in coaching during my continued study of exercise physiology, with the goal of helping individuals meet and exceed their individual athletic goals. Prior to triathlon, I experienced various sports growing up in a competitive and athletic family. I gained various experiences in competitive gymnastics, soccer, and pole vault throughout my youth.

You become faster by training faster, not training through fatigue. That means performing quality workouts, and recovering from those workouts, and following an individualized training program, tailored to your needs. Too often people confuse “training hard” to mean “training more” either volume or distance, when often more rest and recovery is needed. Usually your best workout is when you walk away and you still feel fresh.

ASCA Level 3 (American Swimming Coaches Association) Level 3
USA Swimming certified coach

My swimming career started when I was 5 years old in my native Ecuador. I swam my first 25 meters butterfly (my favorite stroke) at the age of 6. I represented Ecuador in International competitions in Peru (1993), Colombia (1995), and Panama (1996) with a total medal count of 7. I will be graduating from the University of Louisville in 2009 with a focus in exercise physiology.
I have been coaching swimming for eight years at all levels: age group, summer league, masters, and world class level. As an age group coach, I have been a member of the Lakeside Seahawks coaching staff since 2000. We have developed many of the best age group swimmers in Kentucky (State Champions and State Record holders). In international competition, I was Head Coach of the 200? Ecuadorian National Team for FINA World Championship in Indianapolis, IN where most of my swimmers beat national records.

In one-on-one coaching, I have worked with masters swimmers to achieve personal best times, make a national top 10 time, and become a National Champion. I helped Coach Nancy swim better-than-ever times in preparation for her 2004 World Long Distance Championship and 2005 Hawaii Ironman finish. I work one-on-one with young swimmers as well, and enjoy helping them develop their abilities.

Highlights of my master’s (USMS) swimming career include:
Four time age group Kentucky champion (one time state age group record holder)
Three time USMS long distance national champion
13 USMS state records
All-American masters swimmer (1999-2000-2001-2004-2005-2006)
2000 USMS All-Star for having the most first places in top ten rankings
2006 FINA World Championship Meet: fifth in 200 butterfly, seventh in 800 free
2006 FINA top ten world ranking in the 800 free
2008 Team National Champions with Swim Kentucky Masters in the one hour postal swim
2008 Age Group Champion (25-29) for the TYR Grand Prix Series

Discipline, dedication, hard work, and consistency pay off. Following these principles has worked for me in my swimming career. Also, I have learned that you must use your strengths and work harder on your weaknesses. Finally, to be the best that you can be you have to offer the best you have during every training session. Expect to have a coach who is passionate about swimming and a powerful motivator push you to develop to the best of your abilities.

USAT Level 1 Coach

Entering my 7th season as a multisport athlete and an avid runner for over 10 years, I have completed Ironman Louisville, several half iron distance races, marathons, half-marathon and duathlon races. An AFFA certified group exercise leader of over eight years, I have taught a range of high intensity courses from strength training to spin. After suffering a stress fracture during marathon training, a good friend introduced me to cycling and duathlons. Swimming was soon to follow and this year I was able to take my love of multisports to another level; completing my USAT Level I Coaching certification.
Serving as Vice-President and current President of the Louisville Landsharks Triathlon Club has given me a broad exposure to the emerging Louisville triathlon scene.

Specializing in Power Training for the bike and Pace system for the run, I can bring a new dimension to your training. If gains in power and pace are what you are looking for, ask about our off season training program.

It’s not about the mountain, it’s about the climb. Top quality training = top quality fitness. While we are unable to control all around us, the key lies in our action and reaction to those events. We train, condition physically and mentally so race day is simply a practice in execution. If you have the will, I will get you to the destination with a smile!