Meet Coach Wind
WindSpeed Endurance Training was started by Thys Wind. Thys has many years of experience within the health and fitness industry. Most recently he served as the Director of Fitness at a Fortune 100 corporation based in Richmond, VA. Throughout his career, Thys has helped people of all ages and backgrounds achieve their health and fitness goals. Thys has been a lifetime athlete. He has competed as a swimmer, NCAA rower, distance runner, and triathlete for the past 20 years. As a result, his career has become a natural extension of what he loves doing the most. When it comes to training his athletes, Thys’ approach is comprehensive, goal-oriented, reasonable, and focused on long-term adherence and fun!
Coach Wind’s Credentials
- USA Triathlon Coach-Level I
- National Strength & Conditioning Association Certified Personal Trainer
- American Red Cross Sport Safety Training certification
- American Red Cross AED Essentials certification
- American Heart Association CPR certification
- Master of Science Health Fitness Management
- Bachelor of Science Biology & Bachelor of Science Psychology
Coach Wind’s Athletic Highlights
- 2003 Ironman Lake Placid finisher
- X-Terra Nationals Qualifier (2005, 2006) and Competitor (2006)
- 5 years experience competing in on- and off-road triathlons of all distances
- 5-time marathon finisher, including the 2006 Boston Marathon
- 13 years experience competing in road races of all distances
- 1995 YMCA National Swimming and Diving Championships competitor
- 8 years experience as a competitive swimmer
- 3 years experience as a NCAA Division I Rower
