Coach Maria Simone

Head Coach Maria Simone, head shot

Coach Maria Simone is the founder and head coach for No Limits Endurance Coaching. 

Maria is an enthusiastic ambassador for endurance sport. Triathlon and ultra running have revolutionized her life, teaching her to fear less and live more. She loves the competition and camaraderie that the endurance sport community provides.

Coach Maria takes a holistic approach to training that considers physical athletic ability, history and goals, mental fitness trainingnutritional habits, and life-work-training balance.

Maria coaches athletes of all levels – from beginners who are learning to swim, bike and run effectively, to elite competitive athletes. In all cases, she teaches her athletes that they must believe before they achieve. She helps her athletes develop short and long terms goals that emphasize process over outcome.

She has extensive experience in long course triathlon (including 140.6, double (281.2) and triple (421.8) anvils) and ultra-running (up to 200 miles). She works with athletes who set big dreams, and do the hard work to make those dreams a reality. She holds her athletes accountable, and believes there is no shortcut in the endurance journey. Doing the right work is the only way through!

As an athlete, Maria sets big goals to push herself out of her comfort zone, finding that is the place she feels most alive. She pushes the limits of her body to learn about life. You can see her athlete highlights below.

She resides in Colorado, with her husband, two dogs who relish every moment in the mountains, and the most independent-minded cat that has ever lived.

If you would like to work with Maria, you can book a free consult here. Please note that Maria’s 2024 roster is currently full.

If you’d like to determine which of our other No Limits Coaches are the right fit for you, you may also book a consult with her. She’ll help you find the right fit from our amazing team.

Certifications, Education & Memberships

  • USA Triathlon Level 3
  • UESCA Ultrarunning
  • USA Triathlon Level 1 Paratriathlon, Short Course, & Youth and Junior
  • USA Cycling Level 2 certified coach
  • US Masters Swimming Level 1 certified coach
  • Training Peaks Level 2 accredited coach
  • Stryd Certified Running Coach
  • Member of the USA Triathlon National Coaching Committee
  • PhD, Communication, Temple University

Triathlon Highlights & Awards

    • USA Triathlon Coach Educator of the Year
    • Outspoken Women in Triathlon Coach of the Year
    • Two-time Double Anvil (double iron distance 281.2) champion

    • Ironman World Championship/Kona Qualifier and Finisher
    • Multiple 140.6 AG Podium Finishes
    • Multiple AG and OA podium finishes at the 70.3 distance
    • Multiple-time qualifier for the USAT National Age Group Championships
    • Multiple-time qualifier for USAT All-American
    • 2x Ironman Gold All World Athlete (top 1% of age group)

Running Highlights

 

Sampling of Races Maria Has Coached Athletes To Compete & Complete:

140.6+

IRONMAN Arizona

IRONMAN Coeur d’Alene

IRONMAN Cozumel

IRONMAN Lake Placid

IRONMAN Mont Tremblant

IRONMAN St. George

IRONMAN Wisconsin

IRONMAN World Championships

Mammoth Endurance Double Anvil, Triple Anvil, Quintuple Anvil

ULTRAMAN Florida & Arizona

70.3 & Short Course

IRONMAN 70.3 Atlantic City

IRONMAN 70.3 Boulder

IRONMAN 70.3 Indian Wells

IRONMAN 70.3 Muncie

IRONMAN 70.3 Musselman

IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina

IRONMAN 70.3 Ohio

IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships

USA Triathlon Age Group Nationals

World Triathlon Championships

Running

Leadville 100

Javelina Jundred

Moab 240

Silver Rush 50

Tahoe 200

Trans Pecos

Trans Rockies

Umstead 100

Vermont 100

Western States 100

For inquiries regarding our coaching services (or for general questions about her training and racing), please contact us.

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