Paul Cross has been involved in elite athletics for the past 25 years. He began the sport of triathlon and shortly was competing at the top level. Paul raced elite from 1993 – 1998, and got into coaching in 1995. He has learned from some of the best in the sport.

Paul realized he has strong natural skill in coaching so established a comprehensive training program for the McGill Triathlon Club in Montreal, serving as head coach from 1995 – 1999. He moved to the west coast of Canada in 1999 and quickly built on his coaching skill establishing Cross Athletic Consulting. Now Paul works full time as an endurance sports specialist in Vancouver, BC.

Cross Athletic Consulting has been providing excellent coaching through camps, individual programs, seminars, and consulting for years. Now let Paul help you achieve your best.

Experience
Triathlon Coach, Cross Athletic Consulting - Program Design & Management 1999-2007
Paul has been designing full programs for triathletes, cyclists, runners, swimmers, and general fitness enthusiasts for several years. Programs are individually tapered and reflect his philosophy in balance. Value is equally placed on actual workouts and the fine tuning, feedback, and less tangible elements.

Cycling Coach, Program Design & Implementation - Speed Theory Vancouver 2006-2007
Paul began working with the Vancouver Triathlon Store (Speed Theory) in the spring of 2006 to run weekly group rides. He has since designed an indoor group bike program for the 2006/2007 season. He coaches himself 1 night per week.

Masters Swim Coach/Fitness Consultant, YWCA Vancouver 2000-2007
Initially there were 2 swim groups of YWCA masters in 2000 started by Paul. There are now 5 different masters swim groups. This success reflects on his competence and ability to relate to athletes of widely different backgrounds.

Coach/Founder, Endurance Specialists - Triathlon Training Camps 2004-2007
Paul began a partnership with 3 time world champion Ironman athlete Peter Reid in 2004. They also engaged Cliff English (current USA national Team head coach in Triathlon) as a partner.

Dryland Coach (Flexibility & Strength Training), Pacific Dolphins Swim Club, Vancouver 2000-2001
Paul engaged athletes with cross training, games, stretching, core strength, mental skills, and active relaxation exercises. Paul engaged athletes with cross training, games, stretching, core strength, mental skills, and active relaxation exercises.

Program Designer, Pacific Spirit Triathlon Club, Vancouver 2002-2003
Paul periodized a seasonal training plan and designing most of the specific workouts for Vancouver’s largest Triathlon Club (PSTC) in seasons 2002/3. Paul periodized a seasonal training plan and designing most of the specific workouts for Vancouver’s largest Triathlon Club (PSTC) in seasons 2002/3.

Founder/Head Coach, McGill Triathlon Club - Montreal 2000-2007
Paul Cross and Dave Armour began the club in 1995 and coached together for 5 years. This club has provided a firm foundation for Olympian Samantha McGlone in addition to dozens of other elite triathletes.

Education
McGill University, Montreal Canada
B.Sc. Physiology
Skills

Paul has a unique coaching philosophy that has garnered success for dozens of clients.

• An ability to communicate complex ideas in a simple fashion
• Quality over quantity (technical skills are the foundation for all sports)
• Race execution is as important as training (nutrition, psychology, tactics)
• Athlete absorption is key; lifestyle must be a factor in training loads
• Every training plan needs proper fine tuning and adjusti
• Monitoring tools for fitness and overall health must be utilized

Athletic summary
Paul is an accomplished and experienced athlete. Some of his endeavors include

• 2nd Place 30-35y Male - 25th Overall Ironman Canada 2004 (9:36)
• Completed over 75 Triathlons from sprint to Half Iron distance
• PR sprint - 53:00, Olympic 1:51, Half Iron 4:22
• Competitive road cyclist 2001 - 2006 (Road Racing, Criterium, Time Trial)
• Runner - trail races, track, cross-country, road from 5km, to several marathons
• PR’s 5km - 15:08, 10km - 31:34, Marathon - 2:42
• Swimming - Age Group record holder and former Jr. National & Varsity swimmer.