Ken McLarty competed in his first triathlon at Blue Lake in 1985; on a borrowed bike, and a dare from his dad. Since then, he’s completed races of all distances, from sprint to Ironman, and has earned podium finishes at all standard race distances including several overall and master first place finishes.

His approach has evolved over the past 13 years to embody holistic balance, believing the best trained athletes go outside their sport-specific exercises in order to reach their full potential. “It used to be enough to understand the physiological requirements of endurance training to be an effective coach,” Ken says. “Now, we’ve all taken it up a notch, being able to understand not only the psychological demands, as an athlete, but also the psychological aspects of endurance training.

He prides himself on being not just a teacher of the sport, but a motivator as well, stating “Triathlon performance goals vary. As a coach, mine remain the same for athlete to athlete. I lead them down the path toward the performance they might not have believed they were capable of.”

When Ken is not racing, training, or directing RAC’s Tri Club, you’d most likely find him snowboarding or traveling with his wife and son.

Personal coaching
Cost: $150.00/month members, $209.00/month non-members (includes monthly club membership) Make payments at the front desk.
Scheduling: Contact Ken McClarty directly at (503) 789-8655 ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ) for more information.

• Customized training schedules
• Weekly analysis to ensure progress
• One-on-one testing session to track progress/calibrate training
• Skills and strategies for performance
• All levels of triathletes, from first–time to ITU

Triathlon & Endurance Coaching Policies

Appointments are paid at the time of service or in advance. Rescheduling or canceling an appointment requires 24-hours notice to avoid being charged for that session. No Shows are also charged for a full session. Exceptions are made for medical and family emergencies only. No refunds given for personal training sessions. Unused sessions will expire six (6) months after date of purchase. If you are late to your appointment, please understand that the appointment will end on time and not run over due to lateness of client.