Meet The Coaches

Michelle's journey seamlessly blends her lifelong athletic passion with her coaching commitment spanning nearly two decades. As the founder of MACH 5 RACING and the former owner of OutRival Racing, she's left an indelible mark on the endurance sports landscape.

Her athletic prowess, highlighted by three NCAA All-American titles and numerous national championships in triathlon, including two appearances at the Kona IRONMAN World Championship, speaks volumes about her dedication and talent.

Transitioning from athlete to coach, Michelle has guided elite athletes to podium finishes at prestigious events such as the Hyvee 5150 Pro World Championship and USAT Collegiate Nationals. She's also nurtured rising stars, leading teams to top rankings, including two-time IRONMAN TriClub World Champions.

With a robust coaching resume and a track record of success, Michelle continues to inspire athletes to reach new heights in their sporting endeavors.

Professional Triathlete 2007-2010
Founder, OutRival Racing and QT2 Pro Coach

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Current/Former certifications: 

USA Triathlon Level 2 Coach and Education Presenter
USA Triathlon Youth and Junior High Performance Coach
USAT Race Director

USAT Official, Cat 3

IRONMAN University Certified
USA Track and Field Level 1
ISSA Certified Sport Nutritionist
F.I.S.T. Bike Fitting Specialist
USA Cycling Level 3

Coach Kate started running at 30 years old as a mom of two young kids with no athletic background, just
a goal to finish a 5k with a group of friends. She was subsequently hooked and has run all distances
from 5k up to 50k, trying a variety of training programs and learning from local coaches along the way.
After also completing a few sprint and olympic triathlons, she moved up to long-course triathlon,
completing her first 70.3 in Galveston in 2016. Since then, she has completed 6 full Ironman races and
many 70.3s both in the States and internationally, including two Ironman age group wins, multiple Kona
qualifiers, and two 2nd overall amateur female finishes at the 70.3 distance.
Coach Kate loves seeing folks change their lives through movement and hard work and understands the
challenge of being an adult athlete balancing work, life, and family in pursuit of those goals.
No matter if you are trying to PR a race, tackle a new distance, or simply get started in running or
triathlon, she is committed to helping you succeed in your goals and have some fun along the way.

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PRs
5k: 19:19
10k: 39:00
Half Marathon: 1:25
Marathon: 3:04
Half Ironman: 4:40
Ironman: 10:14

Ben is another one of our elite triathlete coaches. Not only is he a highly skilled athlete, but he also brings extensive coaching experience to our team. With a background in competitive triathlons, Ben understands the demands of the sport firsthand. He has achieved remarkable success as a competitor and now channels that expertise into guiding athletes of all levels toward their goals. We're excited to have such a talented and dedicated coach on board to inspire and support our clients on their triathlon journey.

PRs:

4:12 for 70.3
8:37 for IM
Completed 5 IM’s
Over a dozen 70.3’s
Kona 2022
St. George 70.3 Worlds 2021

After participating in High School athletics, he took a 25 year “break”, before catching
the running/triathlon bug in 2010. Since then he has completed over 80 races, from
sprint triathlons to full-distance Ironman, and 5k’s to Ultra-marathons. He has achieved
a Boston marathon qualifying-time three times, and has podium finishes at triathlons
and running races. He spends his free time with his family, including his wife and
training partner, Belen Valdovinos.
After learning to swim at age 44, he understands the challenges that come with learning
later in life.
He is a USAT Level I coach and is pursuing his USA Cycling Level I coaching
certification.

Accomplishments and Personal Records:
6x - Ironman finisher
5x - Ultramarathon finisher
16x – Marathon finisher
5k – 19:39
10k – 41:07
Half-Marathon – 1:40:10
Marathon – 3:24:01

Introducing Belen, our experienced triathlon coach with a remarkable track record of success. She's not only a seasoned athlete with 100-mile race completions and Kona Ironman World Championships qualifications under her belt but also an experienced coach dedicated to helping athletes of all levels reach their full potential. With personalized training plans and unwavering support, Belen empowers her clients to surpass their limits and achieve their triathlon goals.