WindSpeed Endurance Training was started by Thys
Wind. Thys has many years of experience within
the health and fitness industry. Most recently he served as the Director of
Fitness at a Fortune 100 corporation based in Richmond, VA. Throughout his
career, Thys has helped people of all ages and backgrounds achieve their health
and fitness goals. Thys has been a lifetime athlete. He has competed
as a swimmer, NCAA rower, distance runner, and triathlete for the past 20
years. As a result, his career has become a natural extension of what he
loves doing the most. When it comes to training his athletes, Thys’
approach is comprehensive, goal-oriented, reasonable, and focused on long-term
adherence and fun!
Coach Wind’s Credentials
- USA Triathlon Coach-Level I
- National Strength & Conditioning Association Certified Personal
Trainer
- American Red Cross Sport Safety Training certification
- American Red Cross AED Essentials certification
- American Heart Association CPR certification
- Master of Science Health Fitness Management
- Bachelor of Science Biology & Bachelor of Science Psychology
Coach Wind’s Athletic Highlights
- 2003 Ironman Lake Placid finisher
- X-Terra Nationals Qualifier (2005, 2006) and Competitor (2006)
- 5 years experience competing in on- and off-road triathlons of all
distances
- 5-time marathon finisher, including the 2006 Boston Marathon
- 13 years experience competing in road races of all distances
- 1995 YMCA National Swimming and Diving Championships competitor
- 8 years experience as a competitive swimmer
- 3 years experience as a NCAA Division I Rower
