ABOUT ENDURANCE DIRECTION

The reason matters.

Endurance sports ask a lot of us. If you’re taking on something hard, it helps to know why it matters.

Your reason may be someone you love, a promise, a finish line or the need to discover what you’re capable of.

You bring the reason. My job is to help you find the direction.

WHY THIS EXISTS

Sometimes the reason changes.

Endurance Direction is personal to me. In August 2022, inspired by a friend who survived a brain aneurysm, I committed to running at least one mile every day for a year.

On August 11, 2023, I completed that year. I could have stopped.

Then the reason changed.

Later that month, my daughter Philomena—Mena—passed away.

Running became a place to carry my love for her and the grief of missing her. Continuing the streak gave me time with her memory, one day at a time.

My miles became another way to remember her.

That journey became the beginning of Endurance Direction.

THIS ISN’T JUST MY STORY

Your reason is your own.

You don’t need to have experienced loss to belong here.

Your reason may be a person, a cause, a promise, your first finish line or a challenge you once thought was out of reach.

Once I understand where you’re going and why it matters, we can build training that fits your life.

Drew Rivera at the finish line carrying Mena's photo

ABOUT YOUR COACH

I’ve been on this side of the start line too.

I’m Drew Rivera—an ultrarunner, triathlete, coach and Doctor of Chiropractic.

My background in anatomy, biomechanics and human movement helps me consider how you move, recover and build durability.

I also understand what long training blocks ask of your family, schedule and mind. Training data tells part of the story. How you feel and what life asks of you matter too.

For more than a decade, I’ve helped race-direct a kids triathlon, volunteered at events and supported a program for visually impaired and blind triathletes.

I’ve raced every triathlon distance and continue to pursue ultrarunning goals. I’ve stood on podiums, DNF’d and had days when finishing was the victory. I’m still learning too.

USAT Level I — in progressUESCA Ultrarunning Coach — in progressDoctorate of Chiropractic

Coaching certifications in progress

YOUR DIRECTION

What are you carrying toward the finish line?

Tell me what you’re considering, why it matters and where you are today.

YOU BRING THE REASON.

Together we’ll build the direction.

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