MY STORY
Martin Spierings competed in his first triathlon at 13 years of age in his hometown of Melbourne, Australia. At a time when the sport was still in its infancy, he used what limited resources were available to coach himself to be one of the top juniors in the state of Victoria. He added scientific expertise to his practical experience earning a Bachelor of Science degree with an emphasis in Sports Physiology and Psychology at the University of Melbourne in 1999.
Following graduation he traveled to Europe in 2000 to represent Australia on the national team at two Triathlon World Championship events and accepted an offer to coach the H.A.C. Triathlon Club in Le Havre, France. He coached junior athletes to a national level and led the club to the inter-regional championships for the first time.
Now living in Santa Cruz, California, Martin continues to be actively involved in the sport of triathlon as a coach and competitor. He coaches and co-manages a racing team Santa Cruz Endurance.
2009 Coaching Highlights
• Rohanna McCord – USAT South-West Regional Sprint Triathlon Champion 30-34 Age Group
• Shoshanah Orzech – USAT South-West Regional Sprint Triathlon Champion 35-39 Age Group
• Steve Yatson – 1st 40-44 age group Pacific Grove Sprint Triathlon, Runner-up USAT South-West Regional Sprint Triathlon 40-44 Age Group.
• Johan Schimmel –11:28 2009 Ironman Austria (1st Ironman), 45-49 age group.
2009 Results (overall placing)
• 1st Santa Cruz Sprint Triathlon – 2009 USAT South-West Regional Champion.
• 2nd Scott Tinley's Adventure International Triathlon, San Luis Obispo, CA
• 1st Marine Discovery Run, Santa Cruz, CA – 5K
• 3rd Joe Colton Off-Road Adventure Run, Rollinsville, CO – 15 miles
• 17 years of triathlon race experience with 100+ triathlons on over three continents.
• USAT Certified Level 1 Triathlon Coach
• 7th place in the 2000 Long Distance World Championships in Nice, France (20-24 age group) on the Australian National Team.
• President of the Melbourne University Triathlon Club (1998) , Vic-President of Santa Cruz Triathlon Association (2008-2009) and member of the Australia University Triathlon Team (2000).
• Triathlon coach of H.A.C. Triathlon, Le Havre, France (2000-2002)
• USAT All-American 2006, 2007, 2008.
• Co-manager and founder of Santa Cruz Endurance.
