Alan Gulledge - NASM CPT, USAT, and USATF Coach
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Alan was a stand-out track and field athlete at Brigham Young University. During this time he mastered running technique along with strength training, including Olympic lifts and functional movement. He spend the summers of his collegiate career as a track and strength coach for the university, working with high school and collegiate athletes to improve performance through correct running and strength technique. After a successful track career culminating in an Conference Championship, an NCAA top-10 finish and top-50 world ranking, he hung up the track spikes and found his way to the sport of triathlon.
Since 2001, he has competed in over 100 triathlons and running races, from 5k road races to multiple Ironman triathlons. During that process, Alan educated and developed himself as an athlete by reading books, scouring websites, attending clinics, and working with coaches to constantly improve. In addition, he continually honed his skills and progressed in the gym. He learned about nutrition, and the body's need for various nutrients, and when to consume them in both real-world and racing situations. He ultimately went through the process of becoming a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and a NASM Sports Nutrition Specialist. All the while, friends and family members continually asked him for advice on nutrition, developing exercise programs, and some even asked him to compete alongside them in triathlons and other events. He found he really enjoyed helping others achieve their goals, as much as he enjoyed succeeding himself. That was when he first considered making a living as a trainer and coach. His capstone project to complete his MBA involved creating a business plan for a personal training and coaching business. In 2011, Alan walked away from a successful sales career to become a full-time personal trainer, and endurance coach. Through USA Triathlon and USA Track and Field, he obtained his Level 1 coaching certifications along with continuing education around performance nutrition. He has since worked with hundreds of clients to set, achieve, and surpass their goals, both in the gym and on the course. He started working as a full-time personal trainer at Xsport Fitness in Alexandria, VA, and ultimately assumed the role of fitness manager. This leadership role involved overseeing the fitness department and staff of 25 personal trainers. In November of 2014, he stepped down from management to focus more individually on personal training and triathlete clients, and later officially formed TriFit Evolution, LLC in 2015. Currently, Alan works with personal training clients the Avalon at Arlington Square clubhouse fitness facility located in Arlington, Virginia. He also coaches triathletes and runners in 5 different states. |
Certifications
USAT Level 1 Triathlon Coach USATF Level 1 Track and Field Coach NASM Certified Personal Trainer NASM Fitness Nutrition Specialist NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist* CPR/AED American Heart Association FIRST AID American Heart Association USOC SAFESPORT Certified Track and Field Results Top 50 World Track Ranking, 2000 NCAA Division 1 Top 10 Finalist, 2000 MWC Indoor Champion, 2000 Multisport Accomplishments 100+ triathlons and road races 17 podium finishes *projected completion Fall 2018 |
