Connie Feist joined the Yellow Jackets Triathlon team when it was formed in 2014 and has held the position of Head Coach since 2016.
The BHSU team has contributed to the growth and success of collegiate triathlon over the years, including: multiple individual and team podium finishes at the Collegiate Triathlon National Championships and regularly being recognized with Scholar All American Individual and Team Honors.
Connie has worked in the sports and coaching industry for over three decades. She was the owner/operator of Mile One Running Shop in Minot, ND while coaching the O3 Training Group (Outwork, Outrun, Outlast) which focused on athletes achieving Boston Qualifying times utilizing O3 training programs she designed.
She also founded and directed races from 5K to Marathon distances in North Dakota, including: Trestle Valley Marathon, Burli-Mot Half Marathon and ND State Fair Run the Route (the largest 5K in the state at the time).
Personally, she has competed in over 50 marathons, including: New York, Boston, Chicago, Twin Cities, Grandma’s, Las Vegas, Phoenix and Mickelson Trail.
Connie is a USAT Level II Certified Coach and Certified Race Director.