Our Team

Our mission is to provide affordable, evidence-based training programs for athletes driven to accomplish their goals while maintaining a holistic approach to life and sport.

 
Dan loves working with people to reach their potential and achieve the goals they set, no matter how ambitious. He did Ironman before it was cool, finishing his first in 1989. He has crossed the Ironman finish line a total of eight times, twice cros…

Dan loves working with people to reach their potential and achieve the goals they set, no matter how ambitious. He did Ironman before it was cool, finishing his first in 1989. He has crossed the Ironman finish line a total of eight times, twice crossed the line at Ultraman Hawaii World Championships, and completed the 825km Race Across Oregon cycling race. In addition to his own race results, Dan has been a Support Crew Chief for Ultraman Hawaii five times, and Race Across America (RAAM) solo Support Crew member on three occasions. Dan has also completed more triathlons, running races and other foolishness of all distances than he cares to admit. 

Dan is a Search and Rescue Specialist (SAR Tech) with the Royal Canadian Air Force, a Registered Massage Therapist and NCCP Level 2 Triathlon Coach. Dan is also proud to be the co-founder of the Wounded Warriors Run BC, a seven day, 600km relay run down the length of Vancouver Island for Wounded Warriors Canada, raising awareness and to honour and support Canada’s ill and injured Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans, First Responders, First Nations and their families.

Dan Bodden

Coach

 
Chris has been racing for 20 years, coaching for ten, and is the 2019 50-54 Long Course BC Champion. As a coach he strives to be a conduit to allow people to be the best version of their true selves by providing knowledge, leadership, insight and su…

Chris has been racing for 20 years, coaching for ten, and is the 2019 50-54 Long Course BC Champion. As a coach he strives to be a conduit to allow people to be the best version of their true selves by providing knowledge, leadership, insight and support while showing a path to success as defined by the athlete.

Chris is a lawyer at Mulroney Siver Law and is the President of RunSport , the non-profit owner and producer of Victoria's TC10K.

Chris Siver

Coach

Eric has been a triathlete since 2002, racing the Olympic distance internationally with the Canadian Armed Forces team from 2008-2016, then transitioning to Ironman distance racing from 2016 onward. Eric began managing the military team in 2016, and is very excited to have joined the RFM Endurance coaching team.

Eric Travis

Coach

Shelby is a fourth-year Kinesiology student at the University of Victoria. He has an in-depth understanding of human anatomy, exercise physiology, exercise prescription and measurement/evaluation of human performance. Working with RFM, he incorporates various aspects of his formal training into his coaching practice. Shelby is also a seasoned competitive athlete. He has been fortunate enough to race Ironman three times, ITU long course twice, and numerous half-irons/standards. He also enjoys a regular bike or running race from time to time, especially if it involves the Okanagan Valley. Shelby uses a data-based approach to training and creates individual training plans using athlete's unique thresholds. He is a NCCP certified coach and loves working with people to achieve their training and racing goals!

Shelby has a BSc in Kinesiology from Uvic, is a member of the Alberta Kinesiology Association and is an NCCP-certified coach.

He uses a data-based approach to training, and creates individualized plans using athlete’s unique thresholds. Using tools such as interval training and heart rate variability, he helps athletes maximize their potential.

Shelby has an in-depth understanding of the science of human performance and the rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Using his formal training, he loves working with people to define and achieve their athletic goals.

Shelby is also a seasoned competitive athlete, having competed at Ironman multiple times, ITU Multisport World Championships and numerous half-iron/standard distance triathlons. He also enjoys cycling or running races from time to time, especially if they involve a visit to the Okanagan Valley.

Shelby MacDonald

Coach

 
Kim is an RFM athlete who loves the challenge of triathlon. She discovered the sport three years ago after accidentally joining a swim group full of triathletes, and being ‘encouraged’ to sign up for her first sprint distance. She got hooked and sin…

Kim is an RFM athlete who loves the challenge of triathlon. She discovered the sport six years ago after accidentally joining a swim group full of triathletes, and being ‘encouraged’ to sign up for her first sprint distance. She got hooked and since then, has completed several sprint and standard distances, an aquabike, half marathons and other running and cycling races. Working with RFM, she now has numerous PBs under her belt, and loves the process, fun and adventure of training. She is passionate about working with new triathletes to push their limits and try things they believe are impossible.

Born and raised on Vancouver Island, Kim is a Registered Nurse and health system leader.

Kim Vaulkhard

Coordinator

 
 

Melanie is a Registered Dietician and Certified Diabetes Educator. She has a special interest in sports nutrition and enjoys helping athletes improve through evidence-based nutrition and fuelling strategies. She is currently completing the International Olympic Committee Diploma in Sports Nutrition. A recreational triathlete, she did her first sprint triathlon in 2019 followed by a 70.3 in 2021. She loves the sense of accomplishment and community that triathlon provides in her life, and knows first hand how critical fuelling is for optimal athletic performance.

Melanie Parrott

Registered Dietician and Nutrition Consultant