Ascend Human Performance Coaching provides a wide range of professional services for all athletes. As a multisport athlete myself for five decades, I understand the needs of different sports and of the challenges of trying to fit it all into a busy schedule. My clients include mountain, ultra and trail runners, road runners, triathletes, cyclists, golfers, obstacle course racers, alpinists, and general fitness enthusiasts.

Who I Am

I am an Exercise Physiologist with four decades of professional experience in the field. I have also been a competitive athlete during this time having the good fortune to have competed in dozens of different sports from ultradistance racing to golf. As a father, husband, and business owner I understand what it takes to create training-life harmony. I am committed to working with people of all ages and abilities to help them reach their goals. Their success truly is my greatest reward.

My Philosophy

Training and activity plans need to fit around your life, not the other way around. During our initial conversation I’ll learn about your training preferences and design a program uniquely for you. Then, once we have a training plan in place, we utilize the Training Peaks app to share your training updates.

The greatest reward of being a coach is to see your athletes meet their goals. I’ll work with you to help you attain the success you are looking for.

My Educational Background

Wake Forest University, Health & Sports Science, MS (1993)

University of New Hampshire, Zoology, BA (1991)

My Professional Experience-Sports Science

Owner & Founder

Ascend Human Performance Coaching, LLC [2017-present]

Sports Coached: ultra-marathoning, trail racing, mountain racing, stage racing, snowshoe racing, triathlon, road racing, obstacle course racing, adventure racing, mountain bike racing, enduro bike racing, indoor rowing, rock climbing, mountaineering

Owner & Founder

Dunn Fitness Consulting, LLC [2004-2009]

Professional Experience-Clinical

Clinical Exercise Physiologist

Southern Maine Health Care (ME) [1999-2017]

Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Clinical Exercise Physiologist

The Works Health & Fitness Center [1998-1999]

Program Coordinator

Clinical Exercise Physiologist

The Medical Center at Bowling Green (KY) [1993-1998]

Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Director

My Professional Experience-Education

Adjunct Faculty

University of New England [2001-2005]

University of New Hampshire [2001-2005]

Undergraduate Instructor

Wake Forest University [1991-1993]

Winston-Salem State University [1991-1993]

Guest Lecturer

University of Southern Maine [2005]

Professional Recognitions & Certifications*

Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist
American College of Sports Medicine

Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
National Strength & Conditioning Association

Performance Enhancement Specialist
National Academy of Sports Science

Cycling Coach (Level 3)
USA Cycling

*held

My Personal Experience

Sports Participated: trail racing, mountain racing (summer & winter), snowshoe racing, triathlon (on road, off road, winter), road racing (5k-marathon), ultra-marathoning, obstacle course racing, adventure racing (summer & winter), mountain bike racing, road bike racing, cyclocross, wife carrying, and many others.