MelRad Coaching · Est. 2004 · Victoria BC
Train For A Rad Life
Train to be fit and fast today – build world class longevity for years to come. Personalized endurance coaching and expertise from five-time World Champion Melanie McQuaid.
“I focus on developing skilled, capable athletes through technical instruction and consistent feedback. Decades of endurance expertise , guided by objective measurement informs my long-term approach to training. In this way we are using sport to build habits, confidence and physical capacity for world-class longevity.”
Melanie McQuaid · Coach + 5× World Champion
Why MelRad athletes get faster
A real coach. Not an algorithm.
Anyone can download a training plan. AI can generate one in seconds. What no plan can give you is a partnership with real expertise beside you, teaching you, adjusting and monitoring your program according to how you adapt.
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Personalized, not generated
Unique planning built around your life, your history, your injuries, and your goals. Customized as required and as your body responds to the training.
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Feedback and teaching
Continuous feedback from a real person with three decades at the top of sport. Every block is a learning opportunity, so you become a smarter athlete, not just a tired one.
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Partnership and relationship
One on one with an experienced coach who knows you and answers you. Accountability, honesty, and someone in your corner on the hard days.
One place to start
Choose your path
Four ways to train with Melanie. One clear signup for each, no loops, no dead ends.
Start here
Free Consult
A conversation about where you are and where you want to go. No obligation, real advice either way.
Flagship
1:1 Coaching
Fully personalized coaching: custom planning, continuous feedback, direct access to Melanie, and the full workout video library included.
Weekly
Monday Mobility
A live weekly mobility class that addresses mobility, builds fundamental athleticism, and rehearses coordination drills endurance athletes need to stay healthy and get fast. Recordings included.
In person
Camps + Events
Winter skill camps, Tri The Dirt off-road camps, and fall indoor strength classes. Train with the squad in person.
Monday Mobility
Mobility isn’t stretching
Every Monday, Melanie leads a live mobility session built on MelRad principles: fundamental athleticism, joint capacity, coordination and movement quality, keeping endurance athletes healthy and supporting technical improvement. Can’t make it live? Every class is recorded and available on-demand.
One signup, everything included. Mobility is also built into all 1:1 coaching.
Coaching On Demand
Your workouts, demonstrated
Behind every MelRad program is a full video library supporting the workouts: strength movements, mobility work, and technique, demonstrated and explained so you always know exactly what quality work looks like.
The library is currently included exclusively with one on one coaching. It is not available as a standalone subscription.
5×
World Champion
50+
Pro wins · 4 sports
2026
Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame
20+
Years coaching since 2004
What athletes say
Coached athletes achieve more
I came to the triathlon scene with little biking and running experience and no prior swim experience. Melanie coached me from the bottom 20% of my age group to standing on the podium in 3 seasons, with a coaching style I actually understand. I live in Ontario with lots of local coaches near me, but I choose to work with Melanie in British Columbia.
Jason Pace · IM Athlete
Melanie has changed me as an athlete. I used to be content to exercise a lot and race by looking around and enjoying the scenery. She taught me to find the fierceness in working hard, the enjoyment in racing hard, and that it is pretty damn fun to get on the podium. She also understands balancing a stressful job with training.
Alison Keple · IM Athlete / Gravel Diva
I have been coached for two seasons of XC mountain biking and XTERRA with Melanie. In that time I went from a middle of the pack XTERRA competitor to placing 6th overall amateur at the XTERRA World Championships, and finally ITU Cross Triathlon World Champion. Melanie built a program that balanced work and home life with my desire to reach the highest level in sport.
Fred Smith · XTERRA Athlete
Having Mel as my coach this season was an incredible experience. She delivered a detailed, tailored training program and was constantly tweaking and updating it to find a healthy, realistic balance between my work and home life, while still pushing me to be my very best in all my athletic endeavors.
Patrick Nesbitt · Mountain Bike / XTERRA Athlete
New from MelRad
The Train for a Rad Life podcast
Get fast and stay fast for decades, not just race seasons. Melanie’s new show on training, strength, mobility, recovery, and mindset for world class longevity. Season One: 12 episodes, on YouTube and everywhere you listen.
Free consultation
Talk to Melanie about your training
A free 30-minute call to look at where you are, what’s in your way, and whether coaching, mobility, or a camp is the right next step.