TESTAMONIALS

 "Training with Ernie these past 8 years has been fun as well as a learning experience. His background, knowledge, and experience in health and fitness can only produce lasting health benefits for those who use him as a trainer."
Ted Benning -Masters Expert Mountain Bike Racer, Winter Park Series Champion, Top of age group at Bolder Boulder 10k, masters winner at 2008 Sunrise Stampede. 

                                    
                                                        DaveScott   

Over the years Ernie has trained with many distinguished coaches and athletes. He has learned from these experiences, and now uses many of the same training techniques with his clients. 

Ernie has trained with, and was coached by the legendary Dave Scott (6 time Hawaii Ironman World Champion) for several years. Over the years, he’s trained on the trails around Boulder with many local legends including Mark Plaatjes (93' World Marathon Gold Medalist), Frank Shorter (72'  Olympic Marathon Gold Medalist), and Shannon Butler (90', 91' NCAA 5k/10k Champion, 92' US National 10k Champ). 

These, and other important individuals have all contributed to his understanding of what it takes to improve performance and attain maximum fitness.


                                      
                                    Shannon Butler

"If your looking for a solid, commonsense approach to fitness and better personal performance, Ernie Port is a great guide for an athlete at any level. "
Rich Castro -Boulder Road Runners Club-President, former Bolder Boulder 10k Pro Athlete Coordinator, Former US Army Elite Coach.
                                      
               Mark Plaatjes     Johnny Halberstadt


"After training with Ernie this summer, I can see that he would be a great coach. He has a deep history of fitness training, patience, and most importantly, is fun to be around."
Ted Kennedy -CEO Challenge-President, former VP Ironman North America, Ironman Canada finisher


                                  
                                        Frank Shorter


"Ernie's attitude toward coaching, is exemplified by his passion to help others live a healthy lifestyle and his desire to make training fun." 
Michael Larsen -2004 Colorado Masters State Road Racing Champion, #1 ranked elite road racer in Colorado March 05'-Aug 05', 2-time Ironman finisher. 


 Adam Chase

"Ernie is one of those rare types who get better with age and I think that it comes from an organic drive to explore his limitations and his surroundings, whether it be on foot, rope, bike, or any other mode. I'm confident Ernie is able to transfer his passion to his trainees, given that it is practically contagious."
Adam Chase -Elite multi-sport endurance athlete


"Being trained by Ernie has been a rewarding experience. His spirit is infectious!"
Amy Robillard -Expert Mountain Bike Racer, 24 hour at Aspen finisher.
            

 Tonya Riggs

"For the past ten years I have run and climbed with Ernie Port and found him to be a terrific partner both on the track and on the other end of my rope. Ernie has an uncanny ability to create a zone of comfort while at the same time pushing you to go beyond what you deemed possible. I believe Ernie is a very supportive trainer that will encourage you to reach your fullest potential or highest heights."
Tonya Riggs-Director of Business development-Trango, Mt. Everest Summiter May 2006, climber, runner,  Former Colorado Mountain Club-President.




                                                               Kirsten Kindt
"My climbing improved a couple of grades as a result of having climbed regularly with Ernie Port. He is a gentle soul, fun to be with, and easy going. These qualities actually make for an ideal lead climbing partner and teacher. Hanging out on vertical rock for hours on multi-pitch climbs, Ernie taught me to relax and enjoy my surroundings, and yet at the same time, he puts a natural emphasis on taking it easy and making smart decisions."
Kirsten R. Kindt -Accomplished elite distance runner, mountaineer, rock climber, and mother.