Dr. Marcos Ottenhsimer Ms Cs. E.D
Endurate Head Coach

Marcos is the Director of the Univeristy of Andres Bello Chile Faculty of Physical Education. Marcos is a Running, Cycling and Triathlon Sport-Specific Specialist and Exercise Physiologist. He is a Doctor in Human Performance, holds a Masters in Sports Training, and is a former Olympic swimmer and Ironman.

Saul Mishkin
National Head of Training Groups,
East Coast Athlete Coordinator

Surfing and martial arts lead Saul to running and eventually triathlon and Ironman. His passion for endurance sport spurred him to organize Endurate, where he has applied his many years of organizational management experience to help make this lifestyle available to athletes of every level.

Dr. Leslie Wakefield PT, MS, CSCS
Strength and Conditioning Coach

Leslie holds a Masters degree in Human Performance and is a Doctor of Physical Therapy. She is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and has worked with elite athletes in sports ranging from mixed martial arts, soccer, gymnastics, tennis, triathlon, marathon, cycling and swimming.

Craig Cohen MPT, ATC
Lead Physical Therapist

Craig holds a Masters in Physical Therapy as well as degrees in Atheltic Training, Sports Medicine, and Biology. In addition Craig is a Myofascial Release specialist, Certified Pilates Instructor, and Certified Athletic Trainer.

Rafael Reig
Endurate Head Swimming Coach

Rafael is an experienced Coach of Advanced Swim Technics for Open Water and Triathlon. He is a National Age Group Swimming Champion, Open Water National Champion and North West Regional Swimming Championships Coach. He is currently Supervisor and Training Officer for the Miami Beach Ocean Rescue Department. He has been a triathlete since 2004, having won Florida Regional Championships and many triathlons as an Age Grouper and Overall. He is always on the top five swimmers out of the water in most South Florida triathlons.

Kristen Wade
Midwest Athlete Coordinator
Endurate Coach

Kristen is a career firefighter with the experience of more than 20 marathons, ultramarathons, and Ironman races. With her husband Al, she is the co-founder and coach of the Chicago area Midwest Misfits Triathlon and Endurance group, personal trainer, and fitness coordinator for her Fire Department. She brings her love for sport and many years of coaching experience to benefit Endurate athletes of every level.

Al Wade
Midwest Athlete Coordinator
Endurate Coach

Al has been in the fitness industry for nearly a decade, and raced BMX semi professionally for over 20 years before giving it up to pursue his love of triathlons. He competes in sports varying from 5Ks to ultra distance running, Ironman, on and off road triathlons and adventure races. With his wife Kristen, he is the co-founder and coach of the Chicago area Midwest Misfits Triathlon and Endurance group personal trainer, and fitness coordinator for his Fire Department

Massage Therapist since 2001, Physical Education Teacher, and Major in Physical Therapy. 
 Ashel has extensive experience in bodywork with a wide variety of patients. From professional athletes to everyday working people, she has the ability to create custom therapeutic sessions to match each client’s needs.