As a USA Triathlon Coach, Endurance Coach and Certified Personal Trainer, I am passionate about the personal development of individuals inside and outside of sport. Each of us are on our own unique journey and process of evolving through sport is one through daily effort over time. I place emphasis on an individual's journey of growth than the final outcome as there is far more to gain than a single race result or number. I welcome individuals that are looking to get into triathlon for their first race to those aiming high for National Championships and World Championship racing. I offer a wealth of knowledge through experience, having been apart of triathlon for 10+ years, personal training with an emphasis on sport-specific strength and conditioning for dynamic, multi-plane kinetic movement. I offer a range of racing knowledge, from amateur to elite-level performance, where I have cultivated mindset tools and techniques that help unlock further potential due to the mind-body connection nature of sports. Let's work together on untapping that potential by creating a personalized plan that suits your goals.
Mission Statement
I am committed to helping you achieve your goals and unlocking your potential by teaching you lifelong skills that transcend sport into daily life. Patience, grit, resilience, determination, confidence and mental fortitude are for more than sport. I am committed to a positive and conducive environment that invites diversity, growth, equity, learning, a sense of belonging and community of like-minded individuals.
About
My name is Courtney M. Winterbauer
I am a competitive triathlete ranging from sprint to Ironman distance racing, a USAT Triathlon Level 1 Coach, NFPT Certified Personal Trainer, US Masters Certified Coach, former Team USA Elite Duathlete, distance runner and proud member of Masters Swimming here at Canada College, while training proudly within San Mateo County. On top of teaching the Muscular Endurance Training Class, I launched "SKI FIT Camp" at Canada College. I work 1:1 with runners, cyclists, swimmers and hybrid athletes through endurance lessons.
My approach to personal training is utilizing the whole kinetic chain in ways that maximize muscular engagement through dynamic movement while working on elements of proprioception, stabilization, balance, mobility and flexibility. Strength and conditioning is a critical part to endurance sports as it enhances power, stamina, coordination and ability to properly load muscles for performance. Strength training when part of a triathlon training program when properly integrated addresses weak links, muscular imbalances and even postural weaknesses that has the ability to influence power output, breathing, form and technique. As a personal trainer and coach, I oversee how the fourth discipline, strength training, plays a critical role in leveling up in sport.
I further approach strength training as a major discipline for athletes I train as complimentary to their training, periodization and as an injury mitigation strategy for withstanding day to day training.
Not everyone needs to be a crazy athlete to work with me as the concepts for peak performance and longevity intertwine with everyday individuals looking to improve themselves physically, mentally and in overall wellbeing.
Achievements include Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona 2025, multiple USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships, Duathlon World Championship Qualifier as an elite, 2X Ironman 70.3 World Championship Finisher, Ironman top 19 in debut at the distance, 2X Boston Marathon Finisher, Time Standard Qualifier for several Abbott World Marathon Majors (Chicago, NYC, Boston), overall podiums for various running and triathlon races.
Athlete, PT, USA Triathlon Coach and Endurance Coach
Services
Strength Training Program
Strength training programming-only that is tailored to your needs as an individual, athlete or anyone needing sport-specific exercises to compliment their desired discipline. Includes dynamic warm up, key exercise moves, mobility exercises and stretches. Progressions given as needed.
Certifications and Badges
NCCA Certified, Learning Modules and Industry Badges
Tentative Race Schedule 2026
Distance Running
Kaiser Half Marathon, San Francisco, February 1
Mesa Half Marathon, La Mesa, AZ–February 14
Rock n Roll Series Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV–February 22
Oakland Half Marathon, Oakland, CA–March 22
Mountains2Beach Full Marathon, Ventura, CA–April 18
California International Marathon, Sacramento, December (TBD)
Tentative Race Schedule 2026
Triathlon
Ironman 70.3 Ruidoso, Ruidoso, New Mexico–July 12
Ironman 70.3 Northern California, Redding, CA–August 16
Ironman 70.3 Washington Tri Cities, Richland, WA– September 20
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