Coach Details

Michelle McKenna Lake
Fiv3 Racing
Reston, VA

Long course triathlon coaching (specializing in Ironman/70.3 World Championships Qualification), race prep, swim lessons, bike training with power, nutrition, run/marathon training, and mentoring new USAT coaches.

Camp Director for several long course training camps, including Blue Ridge Bike Camp.


Triathlon training, swimming, nutrition, specializing in athletes transitioning from short to long course racing, run pacing w/ GPS and bike training w/ power, take the time to listen to athlete needs and build training plans based on busy lives, and having fun! I am looking for athletes looking to take it to the next level. 

I am a former Naval Officer who grew up swimming competitively and finished my swimming career at the United States Naval Academy. I have been competing in triathlons (from Sprint to the IM distance) since '06. Tri Coach (USAT Level II Endurance) since '10, full-time since '13. Head Coach at Fiv3 Racing since '16. Specializing in low client to coach ratio, prepping athletes for big improvements in Long Course Triathlon. Coached all levels from beginner to Ironman AG winners/WC qualifiers.

Qualified 6 athletes for Kona in the last 3 seasons, 9 total times. Numerous 70.3 World Championships Qualifications. Coached 2 2nd OA in Ironman races, a 1st OA, 2nd and 3 3rd OAs (amateur) in 70.3 races in the last 3 seasons.