DUANE FRANKS
San Francisco CA
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ESCI Level 1ESCI Level 1About
A triathlon pioneer, Duane has been involved in the sport since 1981. He organized the nation’s first collegiate triathlon club, was a founding member of the Golden Gate Triathlon Club and is the current triathlon coach at the Olympic Club in San Francisco. He is top age group athlete and a five-time finisher at the Hawaii Ironman World Championship and the Ultraman World Championship. As a full-time endurance coach, he has trained hundreds of athletes of all abilities, from novice to Ironman World Champion age group winners. He holds a Master degree in Exercise Physiology. His training plans and articles have been featured in triathlon publications and used by athletes all around the world. Coach Duane is a Certified Fitness Director by the American College of Sports Medicine, a level 2 coach with USA Triathlon and an Ironman certified coach. He has trained and advised top CEOs and executives, Hollywood celebrities and world politicians. Duane, together with his wife, Dorette Franks MS RD, a Registered Dietitian and sports nutritionist, provide a full spectrum of services under the highly successful and respected Trifiniti brand name. They reside in the San Francisco Bay Area and work remotely with athletes around the globe.
Philosophy
Coach Duane provides individual and customized coaching for athletes of all abilities. He specializes in working with highly motived adults who use sport as a way to balance and enhance their busy lives. He has over 45 years experience as an accomplished athlete and coach with a strong academic background that he uses to help his clients understand their training objectives, race goals and realistic expectations. He guides his athletes under his philosophy that the best training plan isn't the one that you follow; it's the one that follows you. Simply stated, you will only reach your true athletic potential if your daily training is adjusted to how well you are mentally and physically adapting to the workload. He only schedules 7-14 days in advance to assure the plan stays dynamic. He provides daily guidance and reviews each post workout data and comments. This approach has yielded success from hundreds of athletes over the years who have achieved their dream performances. These include first time Ironman finishers as well as elite age group athletes who have won multiple world championships at the Hawaii Ironman, Hawaii Ultraman, ITU and World Masters Games.
Credentials
Over 45 years of experience training, racing and coaching triathletes of all abilities. Holds a Masters of Science in Kinesiology with an emphasis on applied exercise physiology. Ironman University certified coach, USA Triathlon level 2 certified coach, Certified Health Fitness Director from the American College of Sports Medicine since 1986. Coaching experience at the University level.
Accomplishments
Has personally completed over 200 70.3/Half Ironman races, 30 full Ironman events, including 6 World Championships in Kona and St George, and the 3-day Ultraman World Championship in Hawaii. His athletes have won multiple Ironman World Championship age group titles and overall events.
Experience
Over 45 years of experience training, racing and coaching triathletes of all abilities. Has personally completed over 200 70.3/Half Ironman races, 30 full Ironman events, including 6 World Championships in Kona and St George, and the 3-day Ultraman World Championship in Hawaii.