Dr. Justin Ross
Dr Ross is a certified coach (cycling and running) and human performance psychologist. As the Director of Well-being for Colorado’s largest and highest-rated healthcare system, and a dedicated husband and father to 2 growing kids (ages 12 and 10), he understands the challenges athletes face in balancing multiple responsibilities in pursuing big goals.
In the 2024 season, his athletes had a 100% finisher rate for their key events, including the Leadville Trail 100 and Unbound Gravel (all distances).
Whether this is your first event or you’re a seasoned veteran looking to smash a PR, his role as your coach remains the same; to help you create a plan for crushing your goals that fits into your life.
Listen to Dr Ross on the Leadville 100 MTB Podcast:
- Season 5, Episode 8 (2022): Train Your Brain
- Season 7, Episode 8 (2024): How to Dig Deep
Education:
- Performance Psychologist (PsyD, University of Denver)
- UESCA Certified Cycling Coach
- UESCA Certified Running Coach
- USA Cycling Level 3 Coach
- Vetted Provider - NFL, NBA
- SafeSport Certified
Coaching Philosophy:
To educate, motivate, challenge, and inspire athletes of all ability levels to embrace challenge, develop durability, and strive towards their very best.
Notable Athletic History:
- Leadville 100 MTB, 2-Time Finisher (2022, 2024)
- Silver Rush 50 MTB, Finisher (2022)
- Triple Bypass, Finisher (2023)
- 12 time marathoner
- 6 Boston Marathon Qualifier
- 2:57 Marathon PR
- 2 x Ironman 70.3 Finisher
- Too many shorter distance events and races across all disciplines to list!
Specialties:
- Cycling
- Running
- Performance Psychology
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