Danny Suter
Certified Personal Trainer and
Licensed Endurance Coach
[Read Client Testimonials]
My unique background, including family life, adventure & extreme sports, and as a competitive endurance athlete, allows me to truly understand each client's individual situation and therefore implement very effective, comprehensive functional strength training and endurance training programs. I've competed in Ironman, Eco Challenge, Raid Gauloises, as well as hundreds of triathlons, road/mountain bike races, and running events around the world.
In addition to competitive endurance sports events, I've spent nearly twenty years climbing (rock, ice, alpine), kayaking (white water, ocean), sailing, skiing, golfing, surfing, snowboarding, sky diving, and even spent several years training in ballet and martial arts. Chances are that I have first hand experience in your sport or hobby.
I live in Boulder with my daughter. I am a Certified Personal Trainer with the National Academy of Sports Medicine, a USA Cycling Expert Level Coach and a USA Triathlon Level I Coach.
Health and Fitness Strength Training
I believe in an integrated fitness approach and that each health and fitness strength training program must be specifically tailored for each individual and their goals. Whether your goals include extreme sports, endurance events, local races, functional strength training or keeping up with your kids (the ultimate endurance event), my experience with so many activities & sports, intimate knowledge of the most current & effective training methods, and my passion for teaching will allow you to avoid injury and reach your goals with strength, confidence and endurance.
One-on-One Trainer
In a private training studio/gym, I offer one-on-one personal training & small group personal training. This is functional strength training at its best. I use the latest techniques in a state-of-the art facility. This makes strength training fun, safe and effective. If you want to gain strength, agility, improve range of motion, increase power, improve your fitness for a specific sport, or simply have more energy for your active life, schedule an introductory/evaluation session in the gym! E-mail me at: dannys@boulderperformance.net or call 303-818-8374 or 303-818-8374.
Virtual Fitness Trainer
I provide online individual coaching (triathlon, cycling, running, adventure race training), and adventure race team coaching, using a comprehensive web tool. With this Web-based coaching program, your training is structured for an entire season based on your goals and experience. Using this tool, you will be able to see a basic outline of the whole season's training in a periodized format. Detailed training sessions are created and are viewed by each day, week or month. Workouts are planned and updated as often as necessary. Additionally, the Web tool contains a log program so both coach and athlete can monitor training volume and track results. In addition to online programs, many athletes also take advantage of face-to-face skills & technique sessions to address any critical performance limiters. While I coach athletes in many sports, adventure race training is an area of special interest to me. With a long, varied background and extensive adventure race experience, I offer adventure race training programs with a level of sophistication, knowledge and experience that other coaches can't. Set up a phone consultation to learn more about how I can help you as your Virtual Fitness Trainer.
Contact me at dannys@boulderperformance.net or call 303-818-8374.
Athletic accomplishments and experience:
- Running PR's: 10K 36:00, 5K 16:58.
- Triathlon PR's: Ironman: 10:34, Olympic: 1:58:32.
- Road Cycling: Cat 3 -- ABR Master's National Crit Championships 3rd place.
- Adventure Racing: 7th Eco Challenge Canada 2003, 12 international expedition length races, numerous top 10 finishes and several wins in regional and national adventure races.
- Climbing: 5.11 rock, Grade 5 ice and Grade V alpine.
- Kayaking: Class IV white water, Thousands of mile of Sea Kayaking
- Sky diving: 248 jumps including a 24 point 4 way.
- Sailing: Boston - Halifax Ocean Race, Bermuda -- Boston passage & thousands of coastal miles.
- Open Water scuba certification 50 dives.
- Down hill & telemark skiing and snowboarding.
- Surfing, golfing, tennis, wrestling, yoga, martial arts, ballet and even underwater basket weaving!!!
Client Testimonials
"Danny Suter is one of the most experienced and skilled endurance coaches in the multi-sport business. I highly recommend his training programs for adventure athletes of any level or for people wanting to hone their skills or fitness."
- Ian Adamson, Adventure Racer - Team Nike ACG, Author of Runner's World guide to Adventure Racing , Boulder, CO.
"Danny Suter has an extraordinary combination of world class race experience of all sorts, advanced skills in each individual discipline and solid fitness & coaching credentials. I would recommend him to any adventure athlete looking to improve their performance."
Barry Siff, Adventure Racer, Triathlete, Author of The Ultimate Guide to Adventure Racing and CEO of 5430 Sports, Boulder, CO
"Danny's positive attitude and realistic expectations of my abilities make him a pleasure to work with. He enabled me to access the mindset and skills to accomplish MY athletic goals."
Megan Woelk, Surgical Equipment Sales Manager, Ironman Finisher. Boulder Colorado
"I got remarkable results from my workouts with Danny - my core muscles became so strong, my low back injury disappeared, and my running endurance increased significantly. Danny's workouts were always fun and challenging, based on his vast knowledge of training techniques, and he designed each session to meet my individual needs. Thank You !"
Genevieve Breben, Registered Nurse, Elite Armature Marathoner, Adventure Racer and Ironman Triathlete - Cuppertino California.
"Before Danny, I was training 15-20 hours/week and felt like I was gaining little progress. Danny created a plan to help squeeze every ounce out of my training hours. Now my peak weeks max out at about 15 hours and not only am I in the best shape ever, Danny's plan taught me to improve all of the other aspects of my adventure racing, i.e. gear, transitions, food and hydration."
Eric Ervin, Market Analyst, Adventure Racer, San Diego, CA.
"Working with Danny Suter has been an awesome experience. As a result of working with Danny my fitness level has gone through the roof, and my skill and confidence on the bike have reached a level I never would have thought possible. At age 44 I competed in my first MTB race, the Ultra 100 at Beaver Creek, and had the ride of my life! Thanks Danny!"
Dr. David Boynton, Chiropractor, Mtn. Biker, Boulder CO
"I have been consistently working out with Danny for the past year and my body feels/looks better and stronger than ever, my posture has greatly improved, I have lost 15 pounds, and my low back problems have almost disappeared. I feel totally spoiled working out with Danny. I love his humor, his positive attitude, and his focus and direction has helped keeps me on track so that I keep progressing. Working out with Danny has been one of the best things I have done for myself in years!"
Maria Hassett, Massage Therapist, skier, Mtn. biker, Boulder CO
"Danny's approach to endurance training and coaching is different than any other coach I have talked to or worked with. Danny integrates his background in endurance sports, cutting edge sports science and unique approach to personal training into a complete package. He has been able to address core-strength imbalances in the gym, continually adjust my workouts to allow for a 50 hour + work week and get me physically and mentally ready for grueling 24 hour solo mountain bike races, all while keeping training and racing in perspective and fun. Danny has been able to help me reach my goals of winning a solo endurance race, staying injury free and keeping late season burn-out at bay. The season is not over yet, and I'm still going strong and feeling motivated! Thanks."
Fred Marmsater PHD, Research Scientist, Ultra Distance Mtn. Biker (3rd National 24 Hour Mtn. Biker Championships 2004), Longmont, CO.
"Danny Suter is an incredibly motivating, progressive trainer using state of the art training technique. He is truly a pleasure to work with and his core focused training has improved my biking, skiing, yoga and all around athletic ability."
Shelby Downs, Realtor, Mtn. Biker, Skier, Boulder, CO.
"I have only been working with Danny for a few weeks, but already I have noticed a significant improvement. Certainly my body is getting stronger (and I expect to only see more improvement in the future), however where I've noticed the biggest change is in my attitude and how I feel about my body. Danny's energy and enthusiasm inspire me (and I am not one who is easily inspired). He makes me believe not only that my goals are within reach, but also that I'm worthy of aspiring to them. I look forward to continuing to work with Danny to achieve new levels of fitness and (more importantly) new levels of belief in myself and my body."
Kristen Meador, Marketing Assistant, Triathlete, Boulder, CO.
"Working with Danny has been enjoyable and has exceeded all my expectations. We have worked on many aspects for optimal performance from goal setting, developing a custom training plan, nutrition, recovery, visualization, etc. I have reach my season's goals with regular podium finish, a win and a podium spot on the Mountain States Cup series!"
Rachel Ouwinga, Bakery Manager, Expert Class Mountain Biker, Boulder, CO.
Danny's strength training class has allowed me to stay injury free and produce more power on the bike. He uses exercise and strength routines that are interesting, fun and challenging so that you often forget you are working so hard. I would highly recommend Danny as a trainer to any athlete since his emphasis on core strength and neuromuscular techniques benefits all types of activities.
Eric Ray, Senior Scientist, NOAA, Cat 2 Road Cyclist, Boulder Colorado
