John and Alana live with their dogs in California’s High Sierra Mountains near Mammoth and Bishop. They own and operate High Sierra Athletics, Inc. and when not working, they spend their time playing in their backyard. 

 

ALANA GILLMORE

 Alana’s background is racing endurance sports, including triathlon, trail running, Nordic skiing and swimming. As a child she also competed in gymnastics and tennis.

She began strength training athletes in 1998 and coaching individuals and teams in 2000. Alana found the High Sierra Triathlon Club, which she still serves as Executive Director and Coach. She founded and organized two events, June Lake Triathlon and Graniteman Challenge, and served as Race Director for the Tioga Pass Run and June Lake Winter Triathlon.

She currently coaches and strength trains with athletes of all abilities in person and online. Her clientele ranges from healthy individuals and recreational athletes to competitive triathletes, runners, skiers and mountaineers. She and her husband, John own and operate High Sierra Athletics, Inc.

CERTIFICATIONS:

  • National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
    • Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
    • Performance Enhancement Specialization (PES)
  • USA Triathlon Coach Level 1
  • Training Peaks Certified Coach Level 2
  • Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) 
    • Nordic Track Level 3
    • Nordic Downhill Level 1
  • Stryd Running Coach Affiliate

EDUCATION:

University of California at Berkeley, Bachelor of Science