Coach Brianne (Bri) Gaal

Bri has been coaching triathletes since 2006, from first time athletes, to competitive age groupers, to those who want to finish an Ironman. She has an extensive background in the sport, having done her first triathlon at the age of eight back in 1988. Bri continued doing youth and sprint triathlons until she focused on cross country and track in high school - where she won nine 1A-2A individual State Championships (Florida).

While in college, Bri competed on full scholarship at Auburn for one year and then the University of Central Florida in cross country, indoor, and outdoor track for three years. After graduation in 2001, she got back into triathlons and has been going strong since. Bri has been a USAT All-American every year since 2003.

Bri is a USA Triathlon and USA Track & Field certified coach. She also coaches the TAC-OSB Masters swim team in Cary, North Carolina.

Bri's personal training and coaching philosophies can be summed up with just a few thoughts - Training smart; having fun; learning from experience; mental toughness; proper nutrition; and excellent athlete-coach communication. Bri works to bring out the best in her athletes through positive motivation and feedback, intelligent application of training methods, and constant, ongoing support.

You can keep up with Bri's blog here - it is not always about racing!

Brianne's 2009 / 2010 personal racing highlights:

2009 Wilmington YMCA Triathlon - 1st overall
2009 Breezy Point Triathlon - 1st overall
2010 Disney World Half-Marathon - 9th overall, PR 1:25.52
2010 Patriot Sprint, Virginia - 1st overall
2010 Lake Logan International triathlon PR 2:07.03 - 4th overall
2010 Kure Beach double sprint triathlon - 2nd overall
2010 Jordan Lake Women's Only Sprint - 2nd overall

Email Bri today to get started with a great season of training and racing.