Coaching Programs for High Altitude Athletes
Joy Rasmussen, USAT Certified Coach

Thanks for visiting a Triathlon Coaching Program meant for busy lifestyles and triathletes who are working to improve fitness for the first time or the seasoned athlete who wants to become a triathlete.  This site will give you information on training in Steamboat Springs, Colorado or any other mountain environment while you are working toward a goal of better fitness, preparing for a race, or just wanting a resource while you are on vacation to have fun and stay in shape. 

About Joy

Joy Rasmussen, USAT Certified Level I Coach, has been competing world-wide in Triathlons since 1998.  She has raced in over 50 sprint and Olympic distance triathlons, having stood on podiums in over 90% of her races, and is a 5-time Ironman Finisher. In 2008 she placed 11^th in her age group at the World Ironman Championships in Kona, Hawaii. She has competed and qualified in Nationals, in World Championships, and in addition to being a certified Triathlon Coach, she is a past board member and President of USA Triathlon, Rocky Mountain Region (2005 – 2008),and is Founder and USAT Certified Race Director for the Steamboat Triathlon. Rasmussen started the sport at the age of 42, and she knows what it takes to realize the dream of being a champion at any age.  Her method and style of training incorporates both online coaching and working directly with clients - in the pool, running trails, or giving athletes the confidence to road bike for the first time.  She loves sharing the sport and continues to compete in her age group today.