Our Team

 

Jonathan Garcia

I have been an endurance and strength athlete for over 20 years. Through my wide variety of experiences, I have has gathered knowledge about optimal techniques for training and racing in endurance sports, fitness and health. I found my passion for running at an early age and went on to run cross-country and track for Western Colorado University, a top Division II distance program. Jonathan then turned his focus to cycling and raced for 7 years, both domestically and internationally. He began as a top amateur cyclist riding for Einsteins Bagels Elite Team and then raced 3 years with BMC Professional Cycling Team. He raced many world class races during his time with BMC, including Tour of California, Tour of Utah, Criterium International, Tour of Switzerland, and representing the USA at the Olympic Test Event in Beijing, China. After his cycling career, he has continued to compete in running and triathlon, with highlights of placing 12th overall at the 2012 Los Angeles Marathon 2:32 and 10 overall at Ironman Branson 70.3 

About Jonathan

Coach, CSCS, LMT, NMT

My name is Jonathan Garcia, owner of Elements Training Company. I began my professional coaching career as an endurance and strength coach in 2010 working for Athletic Improvement Center in Fort Collins, CO.  I had the opportunity to work alongside physical therapists and strength coaches to further gain knowledge and help athletes achieve their best in their desired sport while staying strong and pain-free. I believes that a multi-faceted approach to training is the best way to achieve the desired level of physical conditioning and sport performance.

I design workouts to include components of strength, stability, flexibility, and endurance to work towards targeted goals. I have been training clients of all ability for 12+ years and I continue to support my clients and the general public by empower them to create new opportunities for themselves through fitness, health, endurance, nutrition and a stronger mentality. 

Experience: 

  • Collegiate distance runner at Western Colorado University   

  • 8 year professional road cyclist, 3 years with BMC Pro Cycling Team

  • 12 years experience as a personal trainer & Endurance coach

  • Certified strength and conditioning specialist  

  • Level 3 USA Cycling Coach 

  • Licensed massage therapist 

  • Certified neuromuscular therapist 

  • 2011 Physical therapist Aid 

  • 2013: Massage Therapist for BMC Pro Cycling Team

  • 2011-2014: Massage Therapist for Rally Professional Cycling Team

  • 2015- Present: Massage Therapist for Adidas Rocky Mountain Elite Professional Running Team

  • 2019-Present: Massage Therapist for Colorado School of Mines Cross-Country