Mark Beckwith (Triathlon)
Current Residence: Chicago, IL

Degree: Marketing, Finance

College: Fairfield University

Specificity: Triathlon, Running, Cycling, Strength, Nutrition

Why do you coach?
Triathlon is such an individual sport so being able to coach other athletes and sharing their goals and accomplishments is very rewarding and takes the triathlon experience to a different level.

Personal Achievements:
2009 Pleasant Prairie Triathlon 2nd Place AG, 6th Overall
2009 Spirit of Racine 1/2 Ironman 2nd Place AG
2009 American TTT 16th Overall
2006 Spirit of Racine 3rd Place AG
7 Time Ironman
Sub 3 hour marathon
2000 D1 Lacrosse North/South All-American Team

Why do you work for Vision Quest Coaching?
Vision Quest offers an incredible platform for athletes at any level. I was able to experience their philosophy first as an athlete before becoming a coach with VQ and have seen huge improvements both from a performance and overall health standpoint. Being able to facilitate the VQ philosophy to my own athletes is an exciting and enjoyable experience. There is also a great camaraderie between everyone at VQ, always providing support for one another whether it be at the training facilities, on the road or at the races.

Favorite pastime when not training or coaching:
Real Estate developer, General Contractor and Broker. I also enjoy dinners with friends/family, fine wine and watching Cubs, Bears and College Football. Board member of Chicago Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Junior Committee.