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Miranda Tomenson is the owner/founder of Tomenson Performance & Wellness. Miranda has been coaching athletes for 21 years. She has worked with athletes of all ages and abilities, from novice young swimmers to adult runners, swimmers and triathletes. She currently enjoys working with adult athletes who want to achieve their own best performances in endurance sports, while not sacrificing their work, family and personal life to do so. Miranda's athletes consistently make personal best times, and a few have qualified for the Ironman 70.3 and ITU Age Group World Championships. Miranda was given an honourable mention for coach of the year from Triathlon Ontario in 2016.
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Miranda grew up in Toronto. She attended Havergal College, then went on to obtain her Honours BSc in Interdepartmental Honours Immunology from McGill University in 2007, her MSc in Medical Biophysics in 2009 and her Diploma of Massage Therapy in 2016. In addition, she has taken many courses in exercise physiology, training for sport performance, human biomechanics, sport psychology and nutrition. She holds her NCCP Swim Skills Certification and is a trained Community Triathlon Coach.
Miranda has experience competing as a professional triathlete focused on the Ironman 70.3 and Ironman distance events. She has raced a lot of the North American long course triathlons, with a personal best of 4:22.37 (Ironman 70.3 Florida) and 9:16:12 (Ironman Cozumel). She has competed in the Ironman 70.3 World Championships where she placed 23nd female pro (2013) and 2nd in her age group (2011). Miranda was named 2021 Female Athlete of the Year (non-professional) by Triathlon Magazine Canada.
Miranda has experience competing as a professional triathlete focused on the Ironman 70.3 and Ironman distance events. She has raced a lot of the North American long course triathlons, with a personal best of 4:22.37 (Ironman 70.3 Florida) and 9:16:12 (Ironman Cozumel). She has competed in the Ironman 70.3 World Championships where she placed 23nd female pro (2013) and 2nd in her age group (2011). Miranda was named 2021 Female Athlete of the Year (non-professional) by Triathlon Magazine Canada.
Education/Certifications:
Experience:
- Certified Swim and Triathlon Coach (National Coaching Certification Program, Canada)
- Registered Massage Therapist (Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy)
- Certified Spin Instructor
- MSc in Medical Biophysics from University of Toronto (2007-2009)
- Honours BSc in Interdepartmental Sciences (Immunology, Physiology & Biochemistry) from McGill University (2003-2007)
- Part-time student in Kinesiology at the University of Toronto (2011- 2012)
- Specific knowledge in the areas of exercise physiology, biomechanics, training for sport performance, sport psychology and nutrition
Experience:
- 21 years swim coaching for both Masters level and competitive junior swimmers
- 12 years coaching and mentoring triathletes (Sprint to Ironman distance) and runners
- 7 years as a cycling instructor and performance testing at WattsUp Cycling
- 3 years as a swim coach for the Toronto Triathlon Club
- 8 years as a Registered Massage Therapist
- Personal experience competing in many of the triathlons offered in Ontario and Toronto-area running races, many Ironman 70.3 races on the North American Ironman circuit and has completed 9 Ironmans, including the Ironman WC in Kona (2022)
Coaching Services:
If you are looking to be the best triathlete you can be either by achieving a personal best or trying a new event for the first time, then Miranda can help. Miranda works with individuals of all levels of ability to help them reach their goals. She will communicate with you thoroughly about your goals and lifestyle in order to determine the best training schedule for you. All her programs are designed based on your fitness level, training availability, and goals. Her training plans are unique to the individual and include a combination of sport specific training (including mobility and strength). She believes that a proper amount of hard work and recovery lead to success. Her workouts are very detailed and include the goal for the session as well as what it should feel like. She loves coaching individuals who are goal oriented, disciplined, patient and want to work smart.
Personal Coaching Includes:
✅ Intake Interview
✅ Personalized training plan delivered weekly or bi-weekly via TrainingPeaks
✅ Pre-season, Mid-season and End of season phone calls for goal setting and season planning
✅ Up to 2 pre-race phone calls if needed (athlete initiated)
✅ Feedback and schedule changes 1-2x per week via TrainingPeaks
✅ Unlimited email, text, short phone call communication (between the hours of 7am-7pm Mon-Sat, except holidays)
✅ General nutrition guidance and feedback
✅ General equipment guidance and feedback
✅ TrainingPeaks Premium
✅ In person coaching for an additional fee ($25+HST plus $50+HST/30min) plus facility fee/travel fee if applicable)
You must have a heart rate monitor, watch that monitors distance/speed/pace (SMART trainer or power meter is recommended)
Monthly fee: $285+HST ($100+HST start up fee)
Additional Services:
+ Performance Coaching: Can add more immediate feedback on workouts (within 48hrs), unlimited schedule changes, a total of up to 10 x athlete initiated ~30min phone calls per year and TPW Club Membership (+ $40+HST/month)
+ Any additional online services requested from Miranda (training plans, phone consultations, etc) will be charged at a rate of $115/hour
✅ Intake Interview
✅ Personalized training plan delivered weekly or bi-weekly via TrainingPeaks
✅ Pre-season, Mid-season and End of season phone calls for goal setting and season planning
✅ Up to 2 pre-race phone calls if needed (athlete initiated)
✅ Feedback and schedule changes 1-2x per week via TrainingPeaks
✅ Unlimited email, text, short phone call communication (between the hours of 7am-7pm Mon-Sat, except holidays)
✅ General nutrition guidance and feedback
✅ General equipment guidance and feedback
✅ TrainingPeaks Premium
✅ In person coaching for an additional fee ($25+HST plus $50+HST/30min) plus facility fee/travel fee if applicable)
You must have a heart rate monitor, watch that monitors distance/speed/pace (SMART trainer or power meter is recommended)
Monthly fee: $285+HST ($100+HST start up fee)
Additional Services:
+ Performance Coaching: Can add more immediate feedback on workouts (within 48hrs), unlimited schedule changes, a total of up to 10 x athlete initiated ~30min phone calls per year and TPW Club Membership (+ $40+HST/month)
+ Any additional online services requested from Miranda (training plans, phone consultations, etc) will be charged at a rate of $115/hour