About Para Endurance Coaching

Para Endurance Coaching has the mission to help others achieve their athletic and wellness goals in a safe, purposeful, and healthy manner. “Para” means to “come alongside”. That is the heart of our coaching services: alongside, together, supported, encouraged, and enabled to be successful. Our athletes improve their physical abilities as well as their knowledge base in endurance sports. This fosters confidence to overcome obstacles and exceed boundaries they previously didn’t believe they could in their journey. The culmination of their athletic experience translates positively over into daily life.

Scott Bennefield is the man behind Para Endurance Coaching. He exemplifies what it means to have the ‘essentials’ as well as the ‘credentials’. As it has been said many times about vehicles, running shoes and even Indiana Jones says about himself, “it’s not the years, it’s the mileage”. Scott’s personal journey is comprised of over 40 years as a pastor; over 30 of those years in competitive endurance sport; multiple finishes at Ironman 140.6 and Ironman 70.3 distances; over a decade as a certified coach; he is a 3 time cancer survivor and recent caretaker for his daughter. These and much more authentic life endeavors have provided a rich experience of success and failure in getting to the finish line. With all this mileage of life, it has forged in him a blend of empathy, patience, competency, insight, and a little bit of wisdom needed for a healthy and prosperous coach/athlete relationship. (More info on Scott and his story here)

Scott Bennefield IM finish line

In our current culture, there are many who practice non-personal, quick fix, “one-size fits all” approaches. This might work for some, but is not always in your long term best interest. If you are wanting to capitalize on your time, efforts, and results, which comes from custom training plans and guidance that is specific to your needs and goals, then check us out. We start where you are and help you get where you need to be. Whether you are just starting or a seasoned athlete, we are here for you. Want to make minor improvements, or struggling to overcome serious challenges? Able bodied or adaptive athlete? We finish together.

As part of my coaching services, athletes will receive:

Strategic coaching in balancing athletic goals while navigating life issues
Periodized training program based on your schedule and goals
Weekly training schedule
Phone and email access to coach
Consultation & partnership deals on equipment and nutrition
Mental and physical training tips and techniques
Guidance on recovery
Pre and post race consultation
Appropriate data analysis
Geography is not a hindrance
Relevant insight on racing and endurance events

Frequently Asked Questions

What are all your qualifications and certifications?

USAT – Level 2 Certified Coach (since 2012)
USAT Paratriathlon – Level 2 Certified coach (since 2017)
Paratriathlon & Level 1 Race Director certified (since 2020)
US Masters Swim – Certified coach Level 1 & 2 (since 2017)
USA Cycling – Level 3 – Certfied coach with Distinction (since 2013)
TrainingPeaks Certified – Level 1 (since 2017)
TRX – certified instructor (since 2012)
Journey Paratriathlon Camps – Dallas / Austin / Denver – Founder & Director (since 2018)
Catapult Paratriathlon Camp (Houston, TX) – Initiator, Designer & Head Coach (2019)
- Paratriathlon Representative
- USAT: South Central Region (since 2018)
- Rocky Mountain Region (2014-2017)
National Academy of Sports Medicine –
- Certified Personal Trainer (since 2016)
- Fitness Nutrition Specialist (since 2019)
- Performance Enhancement Specialists (since 2019)