President & Senior Performance Coach

Coach Emily Torluemke is an accomplished endurance athlete, coach, and mentor with over a decade of experience helping athletes unlock their potential and fall in love with the endurance lifestyle.

Growing up immersed in the endurance world alongside her father — PacWest CEO & Head Coach Jay Ridgeway — Emily developed an early appreciation for the discipline, camaraderie, and personal growth that endurance sports inspire. It wasn’t until her college years at the University of Missouri (Mizzou), however, that she truly found her passion. After joining the Mizzou Triathlon Team as a freshman, she quickly rose to become team president, leading her teammates with enthusiasm and drive while balancing academics and competition.

Emily earned her Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences with a minor in Psychology, followed by a Master’s degree in Sport Psychology, where she deepened her understanding of the mental side of performance — a foundation that now defines her coaching philosophy. Drawing from both science and experience, she empowers her athletes to develop confidence, mental resilience, and a lifelong love of movement.

Today, Emily specializes in coaching beginner to intermediate-level athletes, guiding them through their first races or helping them reach new milestones with personalized, holistic training programs. Her approach blends evidence-based training with practical mindset strategies, helping athletes balance sport, work, and life while still achieving big goals.

Among her proudest achievements, Emily represented Mizzou at the inaugural 2014 and 2015 USA Triathlon Women’s Varsity National Championships in Clermont, Florida — helping pave the way for women’s triathlon as an emerging NCAA-sanctioned varsity sport. Her leadership and participation helped lay the groundwork for future generations of collegiate female triathletes.

Beyond coaching, Emily remains a passionate endurance athlete, lifelong learner, and advocate for growing participation in the sport. She continues to bring energy, empathy, and expertise to every athlete she works with — inspiring others to discover what they’re truly capable of.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) Health Sciences & Psychology Minor, University of Missouri-Columbia (Dec. 2015)
• Master’s Degree (M.Ed) Positive Coaching, University of Missouri-Columbia (May 2018)

Certifications:

• USA Track & Field (USATF) Level I Certified Coach
• USA Triathlon (USAT) Level I Certified Coach
• NCEP-Fitness Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)

Services:

• Endurance Coaching (Triathlon, Swim, Bike, Run)
• Personal Training (PT) – private or semi-private
• Group Fitness Classes (Bootcamp, Cycle Class, etc.)
• Natural Running Form Analysis
• Swim Analysis
• Training Camps & Clinics

Athletic Achievements:

• 2017 Kona Ironman World Championship Finisher
• 2017 Ironman Santa Rosa – Female 20-24 AG (2nd place) – 2017 Kona Ironman World Championship Qualifier
• 2016 ITU Worlds Long Distance World Championship – Female 20-24 AG (4th place) – Representing Team USA
• 2015 Ironman 70.3 Hawaii – Female 20-24 AG (1st place) – 2015 Ironman 70.3 World Championship Qualifier 
• 2014 & 2015 USA Triathlon Women’s Varsity National Championships (NCAA)
• USA Triathlon National Championship – Finisher & Worlds Qualifier (Team USA): Sprint (2014, 2015), Olympic (2014, 2015), and Long Course (2012, 2014, 2015)
• USA Triathlon Collegiate National Championships Qualifier & Finisher (2012, 2014, 2015)
• 2012 USA Triathlon Long Course National Championship – Female 19 & Under AG National Champion