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Balancing science and emotion runs deep in our veins. Our founder, Dr. Eric Abecassis has always personified – in his own ways – the beauty that sits at the intersection of technology and passion.
Eric has achieved the kind of sport-life balance that many of us only dream of. Luckily, he’s brought together a valuable team of like-minded sports and life enthusiasts, experts in training, AI, machine learning, recovery, and more, and we’ve now empowered an app to help everyone do the same – regardless if you’re at the beginning, middle, or peak of your training journey.
DR. ERIC ABECASSIS
Founder & CEO
Why do you train?
Connecting with Nature, connecting with others, connecting with myself
Favorite song to train to
“The Show Must Go On” – Queen
Dream training location
Arrived in my paradise called Boulder three years ago. So happy every morning I get up.
Current goal
Team up with my older son on a 100miles ultra trail.
Guilty pleasure
My glass of Bourgogne Pinot Noir
Gretell OTANO
CHIEF GROWTH OFFICER
Why do you train?
To be better – fitter and healthier and a role model to my son and daughter.
Favorite song to train to
Being Cuban, anything with a Latin beat makes me want to get up and dance
Dream training location
The location is not as important as the people I’m training with. Jogging with my mother and sister is a blast; riding MTB with my husband is always an adventure; road biking with my dad while listening/singing to Latin music is my idea of the perfect MS-150!
Current goal
I want to get back in shape and feel like I did before baby #2. A few years back I did the MS-150 from Houston to Austin and I loved it, so I want to repeat it next year!
Guilty pleasure
I don’t have one, but three: crusty freshly baked bread, cheese, and a good Pinot Noir.
RAELEIGH HARRIS
HEAD COACH
Why do you train?
To prove to myself that age is just a number - to discover what is possible and push my limits. I love to race, and being dedicated to training allows me to really show up to a race ready to push and challenge myself.
Favorite song to train to
“Roar” by Katy Perry – it gets me going every time!
Dream training location
Oahu - or almost anywhere in Hawaii!! Although I live in Lake Tahoe - which is pretty dreamy when it’s not snowing.
Current goal
To win a second 70.3 AG World Championship
Guilty pleasure
A glass of Antique Tawny Port accompanied by my favorite dark chocolate, heaven!
PAV BRYAN
CYCLING COACH
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LANCE WATSON
ADVISOR & OLYMPIC COACH
Why do you train?
A day is not complete without working out – training is about physical and mental health, and getting my daily endorphins. Competition is icing on the cake.
Favorite song to train to
80’s rock. Current Country. R&B. U2. Journey. Calvin Harris. Chris Stapleton. Queen. Love all music. Don’t make me pick one!
Dream training location
Noosa, Australia. Pretty much anywhere with clean water to swim in, trails to run and the climate to ride in shorts.
Current goal
To plan a quarterly sports adventure. New country, new mountain, new ocean, new forest, new urban center, new finish line.
Guilty pleasure
Single Malt Scotch!
TRACE TIDWELL
Data Scientist
Why do you train?
Initially just to get in shape. Then for the challenge of completing certain races. Now it’s almost like therapy, in that it’s often the only time during the day where I can just shut the world out and focus on me.
Favorite song to train to
I pretty much only listen to music when doing hard sessions on the bike trainer, and then it’s something heavy like Avenged Sevenfold!
Dream training location
I'd love to go to the Azores. The climate is great year-round, and it doesn't seem too "touristy." Open-water swimming, mountain biking, and trail running seems like a nice break from "normal" training.
Current goal
Get back into shape! The last year has been pretty wild (finished grad school, started new career, had 2nd child, coronavirus, and more!), so I’ve neglected my training. Long term, I’d love to do one of the Xtri races, particularly Norseman.
Guilty pleasure
Beer. I like beer.
WILL WHITENECK
SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT
Why do you train?
I train to compete in races. Setting goal times and working to achieve them is addictive.
Favorite song to train to
Any song by King Gizzard
Dream training location
Somewhere near Grand Teton National Park
Current goal
Currently working on improving my marathon time
Guilty pleasure
Bad movies
GAELLE ABECASSIS
HOLISTIC NUTRITION THERAPIST
Why do you train?
I love how training regularly makes me feel, both physically and mentally, how challenging myself with a race goal keeps me motivated, and how rewarding achieving that goal can be.
Favorite song to train to
Playing a medley of the last decade’s best pop/rock songs definitely gets me going!
Dream training location
On a mountain trail, as long as it’s not too technical! And I’m lucky enough to live next to the mountains.
Current goal
I just ran my goal race for the season, so I have to settle on my next goal. Most likely a half marathon.
Guilty pleasure
“Flan patissier,” a French custard pie. Luckily, in the US, there are not that many French patisseries around the corner!
ABHIJEET NAVGIRE
UI DEVELOPER
Why do you train?
Training allows me to build up strength and a healthy mind and body. Because of training, I feel confident in my work.
Favorite song to train to
“Get ready to fight” (Baaghi 3)
Dream training location
Mount Kailash, India
Current goal
To stay fit, have a healthy mind, and be happy.
Guilty pleasure
Chocolate cold coffee
RAZVAN TAUTU
VISUAL ARTIST
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CRAIG PIT
HEAD OF MARKETING
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SACHA ABECASSIS
SPORTS PLATFORM SPECIALIST
Why do you train?
I train because when I run in the mountains, I feel like that’s the moment when I’m fulfilling my true nature. So I’m trying to be able to run as much as possible.
Favorite song to train to
“Derecho de admisión” by Ska-P
Dream training location
Up Puy Griou in the Cantal region, but the Valais region does look appealing.
Current goal
Setting a FKT on the Gr400 trail in France.
Guilty pleasure
Gnocchi!
Together, we bring the science, so that you can focus on your art – the art of coaching and the art of living.
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