Donna Phelan
“With every athlete I work with, we become a team. We set goals together, and I create individualized programs targeted towards hitting your marks in training, so you achieve the results on race day that you worked towards – and build from there for future races to come.
From planning and understanding the “why” of the process, to injury prevention and management with my background as a physical therapist, I work with you – every step of the way—and engage with you in a personalized one-on-one environment.
To me, every goal is a worthy pursuit. Whether it’s a Kona slot or crossing the finish line, it’s my privilege to help you achieve goals you never thought possible. Hearing from my athletes that they not only met their goals, but achieved a dream is just as rewarding to me as if it were my own achievement. Your goals become my goals. It’s a privilege to be a part of your journey.”
Experience
Donna Phelan is a former Canadian Olympic Trials swimmer who competed as a professional triathlete for 17 years, and has been coaching for nearly as long. Along the way to multiple Ironman podium finishes and Kona qualifications, Donna trained under the top triathlon coaches in the world, including Paula Newby-Fraser, Dave Scott, Brett Sutton and Siri Lindley.
Donna takes these decades of hard-earned experience to create individualized, results-based training programs. Her background in physiotherapy and personal training also add a level of knowledge to help her athletes manage and ward off setbacks.
Certifications:
Physical Therapist
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Olympic Trials Swimmer
Professional Triathlete x 17 years
Athletes
Donna is an extremely conscientious and dedicated coach. Anyone chasing a goal from a PR, to a local podium, to a Kona qualification can benefit from Donna’s steadfast support and expertise in their corner.
DONNA’S MOTTO:
“Regret for the things we did can be tempered by time; it is regret for the things we did not do that is inconsolable”
– Sydney J. Harris
