The Mission
The Problem
With years of experience across various sports and a professional background in fitness training, we noticed a critical gap in traditional approaches to running training. Running is a high-impact sport, and generic training plans fail to address the fundamental need for strength training. Too often, we’ve seen runners sidelined by injuries caused by inadequate strength training or stuck in frustrating cycles of inconsistency, burnout, leading to careers being cut short.
The Path
Runners often hesitate to incorporate strength training into their routines—some aren’t sure where to start, while others worry it might take away from their performance. But through countless hours of research and hands-on experience, we’ve learned that when strength training is done right, it’s transformative. It prevents injuries, builds resilience for long endurance feats, and enhances overall performance in ways that traditional training plans often overlook.
That's where Hybrid Athletics Club come in, a resource designed specifically for runners, especially trail and ultra athletes, who face unique challenges in their sport.
The Goal
Our ultimate goal at Hybrid Athletics Club is to advance the sport of running by filling the missing cornerstone: strength training tailored specifically to runners. We want to optimize athletic potential, and ensure that runners can keep doing what they love for years to come.
Resetting the Standard
By resetting the standard for how runners train, we aim to create a future where injury rates are lower, performance gains are higher, and longevity in the sport becomes the norm—not the exception. Whether you’re chasing a personal best, conquering ultras, or just running for the joy of it, Hybrid Athletics Club is dedicated to making strength training an essential part of every runner’s journey.
Meet Dylan
Dylan believes that everyone is an athlete and that physical fitness is key to leading a healthy, fulfilling life. He's passionate about exploring the world around him and pushing his own limits, and brings this same energy and enthusiasm to his coaching. He is passionate about the research that no matter your sport, true athletic potential is unlocked through a comprehensive approach that seamlessly integrates strength training and cardio vascular training.
Experience
Dylan has extensive experience coaching a variety of athletes, including ultra runners, rock climbers, mountain bikers, snowboarders, surfers, and more. He has mastered the craft of designing strength plans that seamlessly align with each athlete’s primary sport and support their individual goals. Through this experience, he discovered his passion for enhancing running performance through strength training. He recognized a significant gap in how most runners approach it, and his mission is to reset the standard in the running community for what strength training can really do.
CANADIAN SOCIETY FOR EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER (CSEP-CPT) - BIOFORCE CERTIFIED CONDITIONING COACH (CCC) -EDUCATION IN HUMAN ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, AND EXERCISE SCIENCE (UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY) - CSEP ADVANCED LEARNING MODULES: HIGH PERFORMANCE ATHLETES - DOTFIT CERTIFIED - CURRENT AED/CPR AND EMERGENCY FIRST AID CERTIFICATI
Training Philosophy
If you're a human, you’re already a hybrid athlete.
It's rooted in the science of human physiology – our bodies are designed for adaptability and thrive when exposed to diverse training stimuli.
It is this science that forms the core of our training philosophy. Whether you're an experienced athlete or just beginning your running journey, your body is already equipped with the incredible ability to respond and adapt to different types of training, and it's through this adaptability that individuals can unlock their full potential. This isn't just a training philosophy, it's a scientifically informed approach.