Shannon’s athletic background began in the equestrian sport of Three Day Eventing (like a triathlon on a horse!). She competed nationally and internationally successfully for approximately fifteen years. Shannon has also coached riders of all ages and levels during this time, and gained her NCCP Coaching certification in 2002. 

More recently, Shannon has been focused on running. She has raced distances from the 800m to ultra trail events and almost everything in between. Running continues to be a passion for her.

Originally from Vancouver, BC, Shannon now resides in Flagstaff, Arizona, where she now works with 10 different sports at Northern Arizona University. However, her specialty is with endurance athletes – runners in particular. 

As an athlete and a coach, Shannon has always been fascinated by the psychology of achievement. Her interest regarding the power of the mind to impact an athlete’s performance and overall experience drove Shannon to complete an undergraduate degree in psychology, and more recently a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. 

Positive psychology is the science of human flourishing and high achievement, and offers a wealth of resources from which Shannon draws to help athletes find the performance they are seeking!