Brave Athlete Endurance Running
Tricia McKeown
About
Brave Athlete Endurance Running wants to help you find your brave on the trails. Coach Tricia wants to support you in your trail and ultrarunning goals with a focus on long term athletic growth (so we can continue to improve for years to come) through consistency in a way that is sustainable for you given all your other life commitments! This is done through exploring a sustainable why that supports long term consistency in training and finding the fun/ adventure in training!
Tricia incorporates her formal education and training and personal experiences as a trail and ultrarunner to provide knowledgeable and evidence based endurance coaching. Tricia holds a Master of Education in Adult Learning (UBC), Ultrarunning Coach Certification (United Endurance Sports Coaching Association), and is a previous Weight Trainer and Fitness Theory Instructor (BC Recreation and Parks Association). Tricia has experience racing road and trail races ranging from 10 km to 100 miles, with notable finishes at the Knee Knackering North Shore Trail Run (2023, 3rd Female), Finlayson Arm 100k (2022, 2nd Female) and the Orcas Island 100 Miler (2020, 2nd Female).
Tricia started her athletic career as a competitive swimmer, and signed up for her first marathon in 2017. She soon discovered her love of trail running, and shifted her focus to finding the adventure in consistent training on the trails while continuing to explore her athletic potential. Tricia can be found running the Squamish trails and North Shore mountains with her dog, Mops.
Testimonials
"Based on previous experiences in my two decades of running, I questioned the value of a coach. Yet, after a transformative year under Tricia's guidance at BAER, my perspective has entirely shifted! Right from our first session, Tricia met me where I was, gradually increasing my training load while emphasizing proper fueling, recovery and overall self-awareness. During my setback with a stress fracture, Tricia's compassion stood out. She adeptly guided me towards alternative training methods and reinforced the importance of mental training, prompting me to reflect deeply on my "why" in running. With BAER, not only has my performance seen a marked increase, but my entire relationship with training has improved. For those searching for a comprehensive, personalized running experience, I highly recommend Tricia!"
“Working with BAER has been game changing for my running longevity. Prior to working with Tricia, I was plagued by a cycle of training, overtraining, and injury; the training plan and warm up exercises that Tricia provides have given me the opportunity to increase my mileage and intensity while keeping me healthy and strong as a runner. Tricia has absolutely exceeded my expectations, and most specifically in her flexibility; despite travelling and having to move things around, we have been able to hit every single workout and I was able to crush a 50 mile finish with a level of strength and enjoyment that I hadn't experienced prior to working with her. I would recommend that anyone looking for a compassionate, accountable, and professional coach look at working with BAER; you might curse Tricia a little on workout day, but the payoff is unreal!“
"Working with Tricia helped me redefine my relationship with and love of running that had faded since my high school track days. She inspired me to prioritize fun and adventure in my training, while pushing my limits. I learned to fuel, hydrate, and strength train as well. This led me to set my sights on my first 50km, which I completed this July feeling way stronger than I ever thought I could! I would recommend BAER coaching to anyone looking to enter or re-enter the world of long distance running, in a way that is emotionally and physically sustainable."
Services
I offer personalized and flexible endurance trail coaching, including scheduling daily activities in a training log such as running, cross training, strength and mobility training, and rest days. I work collaboratively with you to make training a sustainable part of your life!
Regular communication is a central piece of my approach to coaching. Building a strong relationship with each athlete helps me build a truly customized and supportive training plan that best supports you in working towards your athletic goals. I check in daily (including weekends and holidays) and want your feedback!
I also offer additional resources around mental training in sport, sports nutrition education, and support with racing and event logistics for trail and ultra events in line with with my scope of practice as a UESCA Certified Ultrarunning Coach.
Coaching is done monthly at the rate of $140 CAD/ month. If finances are a barrier to access and you are interested in working with a coach, please let me know.
Customized training plans are available. The cost is dependent on the length of the plan requested.
All services are virtual. You can be coached from anywhere!
For athletes located in the Sea to Sky area, in person runs are available!
