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)