Who’s in your corner?
Surround yourself with people:
-That believe in you.
-That support you.
-That bring out the best in you.
Pictured above: Scott Benerofe enjoys the company of his family and closest friends upon completing the Unsupported Fastest Known Time for the Adirondack 46
Your coach needs to be in your corner
Uphill Coaching is a registered L3C, Low-profit Limited Liability Company with a mission to provide high quality, individualized athletic coaching and support to individuals with disabilities.
I provide high level performance oriented endurance coaching. Athletes with disabilities can receive discounted coaching and apply for scholarships through The Uphill Athlete Fund.
I utilize a relationship-based approach to athletic coaching, combining traditional endurance based training methodologies with proven models of change and human-centered learning and development.
I leverage sophisticated understandings of change including Cognitive Behavior Models, Stoic philosophy, and Theory of Change to help individuals reach the goals they set for themselves. I use my experience as a life coach and educator to help you navigate the process.
Learn more about Lance here.
Coaching for every kind of athlete
Elite endurance coaching meets individualized planning for athletes with and without disabilities.
I take my background in Special Education, Elite Performance Coaching, Life Coaching, and work in mental health settings to create a unique plan to help you meet your goals, no matter how aspirational, or “unrealistic” they may seem.
I have a belief that everyone has a deep, dark, scary goal that will require years of support and commitment to find their way towards. I will help you shine light on that goal and create a pathway towards success, support you through the highs and lows, and work with your family or other support to wrap you in a supportive environment fit for achieving success.
My name is Lance and I am here to support.
Every plan is built around how you learn and how you move. Families and support staff are partners whenever you want them to be. The goal is the same for every athlete: to find out what you're capable of and to help you get there.
Every athlete deserves a coach in their corner. Start with a free needs assessment.
1:1 running, triathlon and endurance coaching for athletes with aspirational goals.
Advanced, supportive, individualized coaching for athletes training for anything from 5k to Ironman or multi-day ultramarathons.
Every plan includes a custom weekly training plan in TrainingPeaks (Premium account included), built around how you learn and how you move, with visual supports and adaptations where they help. You get regular check-ins by call, text or video, nutrition planning for training and race day, race day planning and execution support.
$15 from every coaching plan goes directly to supporting athletes with disabilities through our Uphill Athlete Fund. If you would like to further support these athletes, you may elect to do so through a one time or monthly commitment. Thank you for supporting our mission of helping all athletes access the support they need to pursue aspirational goals.
Lance has in depth experience as an educator and life coach. If you need more comprehensive support, guidance and check ins to reach your potential, Lance offers additional support beyond traditional endurance coaching where needed.
For athletes with disabilities:
Athletes with intellectual or physical disabilities receive discounted coaching rates and access to the Uphill Athlete Fund to help cover the costs of high quality coaching and support. Please reach out to learn more.
We provide the following in addition to our standard coaching to help support these athletes: Updates as needed with parents, caregivers or support staff whenever you want them involved, race-day planning: what to expect, packing lists and a step-by-step race plan. Individualized instruction that may involve use of visuals, audio learning, adaptive learning strategies, or connection with other agency partners as would be helpful given your unique needs. Extensive relationship building, to build trust, community, and a sense of comfort and confidence in your chosen sport.
Performance Endurance Coaching ($225/month): individualized training plan, educational content, check-ins and race support.
Athletic LIFE Coaching
Athletic Life Coaching is for athletes that benefit from weekly 45-60 minute checkins with their coach. Lance is a trained life coach and endurance coach. Athletic routine and athletic goals are a direct path towards personal development, socially, cognitively, professionally, and spiritually. Gain guidance on behavioral activation to move towards the routine you want to have. Receive help uncovering your deeper, scarier goals. And receive compassionate, patient support as you navigate your way towards your goals.
Work with Lance to design an in-person multi-day Coaching Retreat.
Coaching Retreats happen in and around Lance’s home state of Vermont, and can be fully customized to include home visits, wilderness forays in the Green Mountains, White Mountains, and Adirondacks.
Group and individual retreat options exist.
Utilize Lance’s wilderness expertise and participate in an intentional outdoor based experience.
Coaching retreats work as both an excellent start to a coaching relationship and a perfect follow up to refocus on the work you have been engaged in.
Final pricing based upon service provided.
Contact Lance to discuss options.
Invest in your life.
-Assess Goals
-Comprehensive lifestyle assessment
-Kind, compassionate conversations that help you be honest with yourself
-Thorough short-term and long-term plans with integrated accountability and support.
Meet with your coach once or twice a week via phone or zoom. Work through the “Uphill Life” strategy to create goals that are unique to you, evaluate mindset and habits that get in the way, and create lasting change.
Option 1: Meet with your coach once a week for 45-60 minutes.
Option 2: Meet with your coach twice a week for 45-60 minutes.
Cost is per month.
Schedule a free consultation with Lance to discuss which option is best for you.