Alyssa Godesky

COACH

“Ever since the finish line of my first 50 mile race in 2005, I’ve known that endurance sports would be an important part of my life. Being able to share the lessons they have taught me about dreaming big and investing in the process — and myself — to achieve those goals, has been so valuable.

Helping athletes realize that through accountability, hard work and consistency, goals they never thought possible are within reach is so rewarding. And helping them find a way to fit their goals into everyday life.…these are the most enriching aspects of coaching, what gets me out of bed in the morning, and is the inspiration I carry into my own adventures!”

Experience

Alyssa has over 18 years experience as an endurance sports athlete, including a decade that she spent racing as a professional triathlete, and has been coaching with Biscay Coaching since 2013. Alyssa has finished 37 iron-distance races, including 2 finishes at the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii and 7 top-five finishes in the Professional field. Alyssa has completed over 50 marathons and ultramarathons and multi-day trail races, as well as several orienteering events, swim-runs, and Adventure Races ranging from 9 hours to 5 days.

Alyssa is also the current record holder for the Female Supported Fastest Known Time (FKT) on Vermont’s 273-mile Long Trail, completing the trail in 5 days, 2 hours and 37 minutes in the summer of 2018. In 2020, she set the current Female Supported FKT for the 46 High Peaks in the Adirondacks, becoming the second fastest human to climb the 46 peaks, in a time of 3 days, 16 hours and 16 minutes. In 2022, Alyssa set the Overall Supported FKT for New Hampshire’s 48 High Peaks, in a time of 3 days, 8 hours and 56 minutes.

Personal Records:

IM: 9:33
100 mile: 21:42
50 mile: 7:38
Marathon: 3:04

Certifications:

Safe Sport Certified
Conscious Coaching 1 Completed
Wilderness First Responder

Athletes

Alyssa works with dedicated athletes of all abilities who have goals and the willingness to put forth consistent effort to work towards them. That hard work is the root of the program: there is no magic formula!

Alyssa’s athletes range from first time triathletes, to seasoned elites, to ultrarunners and adventure racers. She also enjoys working with athletes looking to be healthy and strong to pursue hiking goals, FKTs, and whatever else they can dream up!

ALYSSA’S MOTTO:

“Winning is about struggle and effort and optimism,

and never, ever, ever giving up.”