Jonathan Puskas:

Specialties: Triathlon (Ironman and Half Ironman distance), Ultradistance Cycling,
MTB racing, Women's Road Racing, Bike Fit (specializing in Tri bike fit)

Home: Lake Oswego, Oregon (Portland area)

Not currently accepting clients.

Client levels accepted:
Individual, SemiCustom, Custom, Consultation
Available for seminars, camps, clinics, and team direction on a contractual basis.

Jonathan Puskas has spent the past 5 years helping cyclists and triathletes improve. A former co-founder of Body and Mind Coaching, Jonathan chose to join the Wenzel Coaching Team 3 years ago because of their broad-base of outstanding coaches and training philosophy focused on sustainable athlete improvement. Jonathan currently focuses on developing racers and endurance athletes in Oregon and across the Pacific Northwest. He has a passion for racing and training, and currently participates and coaches in nearly every cycling discipline (road, track, cyclocross, and time trial). In addition, he brings a strong triathlon and ultra-endurance running background.

A 7-time Ironman triathlon finisher, Jonathan has qualified for and raced the prestigious Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii and earned USA Triathlon All American status. A former nationally ranked ski racer, Jonathan began cycling as a method of cross training in the early '80s. In the ensuing years, he founded the University of Notre Dame Cycling Team, raced as an amateur in France, manages the Half-Fast Velo Cycling Team (www.halffastvelo.com) and currently sponsors North River Racing Team in Vancouver, Washington. He has been instrumental in the development of the Wenzel Coaching Ironman-distance program.

As a team manager, Jonathan has provided coaching assistance to riders for the past 6 seasons helping many riders reach their personal goals. During that time, he has helped riders lose as much as 30 lbs, earn State Championship Medals, and complete their first Ironman triathlons. He is most proud of his ability to help "everyday athletes" balance personal responsibilities and still accomplish remarkable achievements. With a spouse, two dogs, and a full-time job, Jonathan clearly understands the challenges "everyday life" can place on training. However, he believes he can help anyone train to race or complete their first ultra-endurance event (whether it be a double-century, Ironman triathlon, or ultra-marathon).

Jonathan has a Bachelor of Arts in Romance Languages - French (Cum Laude) as well as a Master of Business Administration (Magna Cum Laude) from the University of Notre Dame. When he is not coaching he works as a Marketing Manager for Intel Corporation. In addition, he is currently an Officer-in-Charge of a Detachment of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Divers and ranks as a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserves. He writes a monthly column for CitySports Northwest Magazine and has been chosen as Clif Bar’s Athlete of the Month (http://www.clifbar.com/play/hotseat.cfm?location=teamclif&id=17).