About

Coach Griffin is an Ironman Certified coach, a 200hr RYT yoga instructor, a Cross Country Coach, a Certified Gait Analyst, and an athlete on a mission to forge a community of athletes that push their limits, laugh often, and strive to make the most out of life through sport.

As a coach, Griffin has worked with all levels of ability from first time runners and triathletes, to State Champions and Division I athletes, and even World Championship and Boston Marathon Qualifiers. While peak performance is always a primary objective, breaking personal records and reaching the next level aren’t the only important factors. Finding gratitude in the daily grind and personal growth on the path to your goals are also vital components of any athlete’s journey. Success in sport is fun, but it’s critical to remember that sport happens within the context of your life.

As an athlete, Griffin has an extensive background ranging from individual and team State Championships in High School Track and Cross Country, to running both Cross Country and Track at the Division I level at Auburn University (and Drake University during graduate school), all the way up to competing at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships.

The thing is, all of these “successes” have been hard-earned and stemmed from a drive to learn more and more about the process of sport.

Each failure, setback, and injury has helped him dive deeper into the intricate puzzle pieces of sports performance, while his yoga teacher training and holistic mindset allow him to keep the big picture in mind. While his athletic journey is still unfolding, Griffin’s primary passion is helping others write new and improved chapters of their own!

Find out how Griffin can help guide you in the process of achieving your goals!

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When he is not coaching or teaching yoga you can find him in the pool, on Zwift, on the trails, on his yoga mat, or sipping coffee with his wife and son somewhere in Des Moines, IA.