Intrepid Performance Training

Your taper is for reducing fatigue, not sending your strength gains on an early vacation.
One of the biggest mistakes we see endurance athletes make is dropping strength training completely in the weeks leading up to a race. The goal isn't to keep pushing for new PRs in the gym, but it isn't to become one with the couch either.
A good taper means keeping the intensity, cutting back the volume, and maintaining the strength, tendon health, and resilience that got you to this point in the first place.
We've had the chance to work with plenty of long-distance runners, cyclists, and mountain athletes tackling some pretty big goals, and we love helping people navigate the balance between training hard and arriving at the start line feeling ready to perform. We're here to help tinker with the game plan behind the scenes so you can show up confident and ready to push your limits.
Training for some biggies? Let us help!

The smile in the second photo says it all! So proud of this legend for crushing her goals and taking the ice representing Canada. Carol is a dedicated athlete, sticking to both her training plan and her shoulder rehab. She's a busy professional, a caring mother, incredible friend, and really honestly just does it all with a smile. We want to be more like Carol!

"Oberstorf, Germany, where I was able to skate and achieve my goal of figure skating in an international setting. All I can say is that I am grateful to have had this experience.
The entire process of developing a program, training both on and off the ice, and working with my coaches, skating and strength, to learn how to put everything I have learned into a performance.
Being in the small town of Oberstorf, where there were over 600 adult skaters from around the world, was nothing less than inspiring.

We skate because we love this sport, to grow, to stay fit.

I am so grateful to have found this amazing community of people and so many friendships. I can hardly wait until the next event."

"Training with Intrepid has pushed me to perform PR‘s in my racing and in my life. "
Could there be a better feeling as a coach? Working with athletes who have skin in the game and passion for their craft truly lights us up. As a team, we are chasing peak performance IN LIFE, as for many of us, our sport is a huge part of our life and our expression of who we are. Is everyone going to the Olympics? Nah, but does that mean training should take a back seat, and we shouldn't push ourselves to see how much we can improve under the hood (and between the ears)?
Cheers mate, here's to a good off season and even bigger competition season next year!

Not every athlete fits into a template program, we get it. (ICYM I have an arthritic shoulder, I get the infuriating "sub in a movement" struggle, TRUST ME).

Whether you’re training for a race, returning from injury, managing a recurring issue, or just trying to train smarter around your biomechanics and schedule (aka managing those training volumes so you don't blow up) sometimes you need a program that’s actually built around YOU.

At Intrepid, we offer 3 tiers of customized strength programming for athletes in the Bow Valley and beyond. Each option is tailored to your goals, training history, injury considerations, and the realities of your sport and lifestyle. We also take into account what type of equipment you have access to. (Full disclosure, you will need more than a b***y band...)

From self-managed structure to high-touch coaching support, there’s an option depending on how much guidance and accountability you need.

⚡️ Tier 1 — Intrepid Foundations
A 6-week tailored training block for independent athletes who want professional structure without ongoing coaching oversight.

⚡️ Tier 2 — Advanced Strength Coaching
Monthly individualized programming with coach support for athletes navigating performance goals, rehab milestones, or more complex training variables.

⚡️ Tier 3 — Pro Strength Programming
Our most hands-on option with monthly calls, extensive programming adjustments, ongoing communication, and high-level individualization for complex cases or performance-focused athletes.

If you’ve been waiting for the “perfect” time to start… this is probably it. The best time to start was yesterday. The next best time is today.

Reach out via email or book a discovery call and we can chat about which coaching option makes the most sense for you.

Working with Connie has been an honour. She is dedicated, passionate, and is an absolute weapon. Thanks for the kind words, you continue to inspire us!

"From day one, Intrepid took the time to understand my goals, my sport-specific needs, and the injuries I was working through. Every session is thoughtfully designed, combining strength, balance, and power work that’s directly relevant to my performance outdoors.Thanks to Intrepid Performance expertise and guidance, I’ve not only overcome previous injuries but also built a stronger, more resilient body. My performance on the mountain, trail, and bike has improved noticeably and I feel more balanced and confident than ever."
C Gaspar. Mountain Athlete - ski, mountaineering, runner + triathlete