Author: David Bidler

Patricia Murtagh

  Pat Murtagh is X-City Athletics alumni, and as tough as they come. Before opening my studio Pat trained with me in the parks and on the trails, occasionally during winter storms, and never missed a beat. We’re really proud to post her bio, and proud to have her on The Distance Project team. “After…

Jen Horton

Jen has brought nothing but heart and soul to every training session. She is a super strong and highly dedicated athlete, and we’re proud to have her on The Distance Project team. “I have done triathlons, half marathons, long distance cycling, skiing, and hiking. But, I truly love competing in obstacle course races like Spartan,…

Courtney Washbourne

  Courtney Washbourne is a seasoned triathlete looking to add increased strength and power to her skillset. She is shaking up her 2015 season with kettlebell training, rowing and barbell training at our studio, Courtney is also interested in exploring trail running this year, and we look forward to working with her as she prepares…

Nicole Senence

  Nicole was one of the first athletes to walk through our doors. She’s brought nothing but heart and soul to every single session. Nicole has completed numerous triathlons, obstacle course challenges and races from the 5k to the 1/2 marathon distance. She is currently focussing on strength development at our training center. She is a Distance…

Are you an athlete?

  The term athlete gets thrown around a lot these days. Most CrossFit gyms use it to refer to their members. Anyone participating in an organized sport is automatically referred to as an athlete. And here at my training center we use the word frequently-and we say it with pride. So, who is an athlete? We are careful with our…

Exercise vs. Training

Exercise vs. Training: As the new year approaches, many of us will pick a new gym, try out a new exercise program or implement a new training plan to improve our fitness. I can’t tell you which plan is right for you, but I can share one universal truth about training to help you weed out…