Christine Schirtzinger is a dedicated triathlon and cycling coach with over 20 years of experience helping athletes of all abilities achieve their goals—whether it’s completing their first race or setting personal bests at national and world championship levels. As a lifelong cyclist, Ironman competitor, and passionate coach, Christine is committed to helping each athlete reach their full potential through a balance of science, technology, and individualized coaching.
Christine holds certifications from MAF, USAT (Level I), USAC (Level II), USA Masters Swimming (Level II), Swim Speed Secrets, and TrainingPeaks (Level II). She believes in a data-driven approach and integrates advanced tools such as heart rate, power, and metabolic threshold data to create tailored training programs. As Director of Coaching at Tyme Wear, Christine helps athletes apply lab-quality physiological insights directly into their day-to-day training, giving them a competitive edge while avoiding burnout.
With a background as a critical care nurse, Christine brings a unique understanding of health, physiology, and recovery to her coaching. She works with a wide range of athletes—from beginners to elite competitors—and is passionate about building confidence, fostering resilience, and helping athletes break through their perceived limits.
Christine is also the founder of Girls Gone Tri, a free women’s triathlon club that empowers women through education, community, and support, and the co-founder of Valley Velo, a cycling club focused on building camaraderie and performance among road cyclists and triathletes.
Known for making complex performance concepts approachable and fun, Christine creates a welcoming and inclusive coaching environment. She is also a six-time Ironman 70.3 World Championship qualifier, a Boston Marathon finisher, and an advocate for lifelong learning—constantly refining her craft to bring the best coaching and technology to her athletes.