Dr. Rebecca Johansson is a sports scientist who specializes in running and triathlon
coaching. She earned her Master's degree in exercise physiology from the University
of Wisconsin and her Ph.D. in exercise science from the University of Cape Town. She
specializes in programs designed for runners, swimmers, 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 teaching 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, whilst training and racing.
Aside from her impressive academic background, Dr. Rebecca Johansson’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)
