MelRad Coaching

04/09/2026

Thursday Melrad SSP Sessions are back💥

Strength Speed Power Sessions are:

👉running skill and mechanics
👉elastic strength/reactivity
👉progressive plyometrics
👉specific run strength
👉mobility and recovery to protect the work

You do not need to be a sprinter for this to be valuable. You need to be willing to learn how to move well and be curious about building athleticism alongside your endurance training.

If you want to run stronger, improve your economy, and stay durable for the long haul send me "SSP" via DM and I'll send you the link to this local session.

Classes start Sept 17th at Lochside Elenentary School in Victoria BC and will run every Thursday nights 6 to 7 PM until Nov 5th.

Stronger today. Faster tomorrow.

Train for a rad life.

02/09/2026

Victoria runners: IThursday Night Classes are back!

’m running an eight-week Strength Speed Power class this fall at Lochside School.

This is practical run training for people who want to move better, build a stronger stride, and stay durable as their mileage builds. We’ll work on run mechanics, mobility, landing control, elastic power, and run-specific strength that carries over to your running.

Thursdays, 6–7 PM
September 17 to November 5
Lochside School, 1145 Royal Oak Drive, Victoria

$320 for all eight weeks, payable by e-transfer. Monday Mobility access is included for the eight-week session.

Bring running shoes, a mat, a dowel, and infinity-loop bands.

Space is limited. Sign up here:

https://melrad.com/register/ssp-run-technical-september-2026/

Stronger today. Faster tomorrow. Train for a rad life.

24/08/2026

The biggest mistake made in race week? Using it to validate the training.

Athletes that perform at big races make a simple decision:

Trust the work, protect the freshness, and keep the head where the body can actually use it.

The work is done. The goal of a taper is to absorb the training, sharpen the system, and arrive fresh enough to express the fitness you already built.

🗡️ "Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe." — Sun Tzu

Preparation. Then savage ex*****on.

Championship racing rewards the athlete who can stay calm, present, and committed when it gets uncomfortable. That's a skill, not a personality trait.

Maybe you need help developing this skill. Or do you simply need more confidence in your preparation? I hope this post helps and if you need more- love to help.

Book a consult https://melrad.com/booking-page/

Loving this photo with baby ❤️

Train for a rad life

25/06/2026

We are at Elk Lake Friday!

*** Thetis Lake Swim Update for this Friday ***

The CRD today announced a Blue/Green Algae advisory for Thetis Lake main beach.

Until we receive additional information, we will move this Friday’s swim to Elk Lake (Hamsterly Beach – south end, access via Patricia Bay Highway/Sayward Road – drive to end of Hamsterly Road).

We will still have a great workout for you at Elk Lake.

Sorry for the inconvenience, and we hope to see you there!

Coaches

📸 Phil McOrmond

20/06/2026

Ready to throw down in the Westcoast World Series?

Fees go up this weekend. Don’t miss out. Register now. www.victoria.com/register

18/06/2026

the US XTERRA Tour

Good memories, tearing up singletrack all over the world for 12 years with these incredible athletes.

This discipline builds versatile, agile, FAST, and strong athletes that often cross over into other disciplines. I love that the new generation is showing up at these races to sharpen their swords.

This photo illustrates of the talent in athletes on and off the course. There's a Certified Mental Performance Consultant/ Chair of the Doctor of Counselling and Psychotherapy program at Yorkville University, another, a World Champion/Academy Award winner, and 2 other phenomenal female coaches.

All making a difference well beyond their race career. I am in such good company in this photo.

I see you ❤️

You'll never regret chasing your dreams, especially when surrounded by people like this.

Train for a rad life 💫

Such a gem of a shot 👌

02/06/2026

Time management struggle 🙈

Train for a rad life 💫

01/06/2026

Coaching can be transformative. It is a collaboration that can unlock potential you may not know you have.

Why MelRad?

It's not the workouts.

If you only have limited time, why not maximize it with an experienced coaching partner who believes in and sees your potential?

Why is MelRad different? Because potential is achieved truly when committed to longevity. The entire philosophy is the long game.

Train for a rad life 💫

29/05/2026

Menefreghismo 🙌 🇮🇹

Amazing word invented by Italians basically meaning couldn't care less.

This philosophy of "not caring" is useful. Because of all the things you could care about, some need to be discarded.

Highlighting this for all who need a reminder to focus on things that matter and let the things that don't.. or things you can't do anything about...go. 🦅

Freedom from judgement because you simply choose not to care is freedom.

Do your thing.

Train for a rad life 💫

🎥

25/05/2026

IM70.3 Victoria 🇨🇦

This was .purzner major goal for the first half of the season as she needed to secure qualification for Nice World Champs.

Mission accomplished ✅

Other goals included first sub 5 half. Accomplished on a hard course ✅

Fastest bike split in her AG ✅ personal bests across all splits were not quite enough to win her AG but 2nd AG fourth overall in a phenomenal AG race. Lisa is literally Super Mom flying across the finishline 🦸‍♀️

Well done Kellie John throwing down a superb run catching Lisa by the line and kudos to on your phenomenal race to 1st OA. on display.

Melrad isn't a huge squad so Jason, Lisa, Jen and Beth all qualifying is so rewarding. I also am cheering for Mallory who came to a squad camp who also is going to Nice. Danielle is starting her IM journey and I was happy to see her do a great job at the race knowing g her progression from out February camp.

Getting faster at this discipline requires some speed and technical proficiency. Get the best coaching you can afford to progress these qualities and you'll get faster.

Train for a rad life 💫

ironmantriathlon