Running & Triathlon Coaching


About the Team



Rebecca



FOUNDER & COACH





Dr. Rebecca Johansson is a running & triathlon coach & sports scientist. She earned her Master's degree in exercise physiology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and her Ph.D. in exercise science from the University of Cape Town. She specializes in programs designed for runners and triathletes, as well as monitoring training load for all her athletes. Rebecca was a national level swimmer in the USA and was world ranked in the 1500m freestyle. She began coaching in 2008 after retiring from swimming, and began competing in triathlons and running. As a result, she has gained a passion for coaching and getting people involved in sport, as it provides people with a community, healthy lifestyle, and realistic goals that provide life-long benefits. Together with this healthy lifestyle comes a healthy diet, and, as with everything, science is always at the core. For this reason, she takes great pride in helping you push things one step further, by encouraging and helping you with your nutrition management, while training and racing. Aside from her impressive academic background, Rebecca's ability to understand people’s needs and wants first-hand, through various experiences, is what truly makes her stand out. Her work essence is unique in its harmonious balance between friendliness and formalities. Furthermore, although she adopts a serious approach to setting and achieving goals, she continues to make herself approachable, in a way which creates a serious yet nurturing environment for those joining her team.


Some of the races I've done:

Comrades Marathon (89 km) (South Africa)

Two Oceans Marathon (56 km) (South Africa)

PUFFER Trail Ultra Run (75 km) (South Africa)

SOX 3-day stage race (South Africa)

Grand Canyon R2R2R run (Arizona)

Katcina Mosa Trail Race (100 km) (Utah)

Squaw Peak 50 mile trail race (Utah)

Racine Half Ironman Triathlon (Wisconsin)

High Cliff Half Ironman Triathlon (Wisconsin)

Big Shoulders 5km open water swim (Chicago)

MOWS 2.4 mile open water swim (Wisconsin)

Fleet feet aquathon race series (Wisconsin)

Door County Olympic Distance Triathlon (Wisconsin)

Triterium Olympic Distance Triathlon (Wisconsin)

Triterium Sprint Distance Triathlon (Wisconsin)



Sean



Making Magic Behind the Scenes





Sean is an ultrarunner and has an Honour's Degree in Quantity Surveying from the University of Cape Town. Sean grew up as a competitive road cyclist and completed his cycling career racing for the University of Cape Town. He only started running when he turned 40 and discovered a hidden talent. He quickly started winning his age group and placing in the top 10 overall in many of the top ultra running races in South Africa. As a busy professional, Sean has expertise in how to balance a career, family, and high level training. He is also still hitting best times in his upper 40's and has a wealth of knowledge on how to achieve athletic success into your 40's and beyond.

Some of the races I've done:
Comrades Marathon (89 km)
Two Oceans Marathon (56 km) PB of 4:20
Cape Town Marathon: PB 3:03
PUFFER Trail Ultra Run (75 km): PB 9th place finish
Table Mountain Challenge (40 km)
Outeniqua Quest Trail Run (108 km)
African X 3-day Stage Race
Otter Trail Run (42 km)
Ultra Trail Cape Town (100 km): PB 14:24
SOX 3-day stage race
Drylands Traverse 3-day stage race
Three Peaks Challenge (50 km)
Triple Lakes Trail Marathon


Calley



Cheerleader & Fastest Downhill Runner





Calley is a 1.5 year old Australian Shepherd who loves cheering at races and showing off her downhill running technique. Whether you have a good or bad race, she will give you a lot of love and cuddles. Her favorite race nutrition is peanut butter and her favorite type of run is a technical mountain trail run. She is also great at managing her training load - her runs are either short and fast or long hikes. And she is a champ at recovery!


The Performance Project



Rebecca johansson, Phd