In their own words
Athletes and families on training with Uphill Coaching.
From first Olympic triathlon to IRONMAN 70.3
“Lance is more than just a coach to me. I first met Lance outside of his coaching work, when he supported me in a non-coaching role. Later, when I decided I wanted to start IRONMAN training, he became my athletic coach and mentor.
Lance was my guide for my big race this year, IRONMAN 70.3 Western Massachusetts. He drove me to the race since I did not have a ride, and on race day he helped me manage the stress of a canceled swim. He helped me along the way through the bike and the run. Lance has the skills to help with my personal needs and can keep up with me during my race.
It is easier to listen to a coach when they understand me, don't put me down and have amazing accomplishments of their own (like Norseman 2026). Lance is unique in that he has a very strong athletic background, communicates directly with his athletes, individualizes the plan to each athlete's needs and is willing to provide support in many different forms.
I raced my first half in April. Lance took the bus with me to the start, then we went our separate ways, and he cheered for me at the finish. Afterward we got ice cream to celebrate, because he understands that I appreciate ice cream over compliments any day. Lance is a great person. There are not many guides who can both keep up with me and meet my sensory needs. Lance can do both.
Lance has helped me achieve tremendous growth in my triathlon career. I started working with him in June 2025 for my first Olympic triathlon, where I placed third in my age group. Now I have completed an IRONMAN 70.3 at paces faster than my Olympic triathlon. Lance knows what he is doing, and putting in the work leads to amazing results. Trust the process, trust Lance Parker.”
— Chloe N. · Triathlon
A parent's perspective
“Lance is wonderful to work with. He spent many months getting to know my son and was patient, caring and full of great ideas for working with young adults. His approach is gentle yet direct, and he takes the time to get to know his clients, figure out the best way to communicate and come up with a detailed plan to work together. I highly recommend Lance!”
— Jodi B. · Parent
Unsupported FKT on the Adirondack 46
“My goal for 2025 was to set the unsupported FKT on the Adirondack 46. In my eight months of working with Lance to train for and set the speed record in the Adirondacks, I found his approach and guidance to be a key part of my progression as an athlete. Lance's knowledge of building fitness, coupled with his ability to guide an athlete through the mental highs and lows of training, left me feeling stronger as an athlete and as a person.
I'm someone who likes to know how each part of the training plan will adapt and change over time. Lance helped me understand how his approach would progress toward my goals, while making sure I kept my passion for other fitness and life activities along the way. When exciting adventures like long hiking days or backpacking trips came up, Lance always helped me build my training plan around them. He also offered specific guidance on how to get the most out of these adventures as training, whether physical, mental or nutritional.
As a coach, mentor and friend, Lance's care and passion for athletics never wavered through our months of working together. If you are, like I was, curious about how to get the best out of yourself as an athlete, Lance is the coach who walks alongside you to make your potential a reality.”
— Scott B. · Trail running, backpacking, skiing, snowshoeing
Training smarter for big mountain days
“I connected with Lance because I needed help getting fit to ski 20,000 vertical feet in the backcountry in 24 hours. I also wanted to get more out of the countless hours (and energy bars) I was putting into my activities week in and week out. From the beginning, I felt heard, and even though I often didn't meet my weekly training goals, Lance was always empathetic and supportive of my circumstances. He helped me train smarter and with intention. My casual runs became focused and structured, and over time I've gained a higher training IQ and more independence. Lance empowered me to be a better version of myself by safely pushing me to do things I had never done before. No matter where you are or where you're going, working with Lance will get you further, faster and funner!”
— Julian K. · Cycling, trail running, ski touring
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