Adrienne Shields (Triathlon)
Current Residence: Chicago, IL
Degree: Bachelor of Science
College: University of Massachusetts at Amherst
Certifications:
CycleOps Power Certification
Specificity: Triathlon and Running
Why do you coach?
If there’s one feeling better than reaching my own goals, it’s helping someone else reach theirs. I feel lucky to have had such knowledgable and motivating coaches over the years; It is rewarding to pay it forward and give my athletes the tools for their athletic success!
Personal Achievements:
2011 7th Place Elite Amateur Female Chicago Triathlon
2011 3rd Place AG Ironman 70.3 Steelhead
2011 3rd Place Overall Female Pleasant Prairie Triathlon
2011 5th Place AG Ironman 70.3 Kansas
2011 2nd Place Overall Female Galena Triathlon
2011 1st Place Overall Amateur Female St. Anthony’s Triathlon
2011 2nd Place Overall Fleet Feet Women’s 10k
Ironman 70.3 World Championships Qualifier and Finisher
USAT All-American
Marathon PR 2:55:38
1/2 Marathon PR 1:23:27
Why do you work for Vision Quest Coaching?
I believe in the Vision Quest Coaching philosophy. Robbie and Dave have created top-of-the-line training facilities with expert coaching where you can learn, grow and find your true athletic potential. The motivating environment will force you to find that extra gear in both training and racing. Most importantly, you will have fun while doing it! There really is a sense of community where you will make long-time friends and memories.
Favorite pastime when not training or coaching:
Working as an Airline Pilot, cooking up healthy meals to fuel (and recover from) workouts, knitting, napping, reading (often about training and coaching 
and almost anything outside!
