I’m a coach, runner, and triathlete living in Northern Virginia (suburbs of Washington, D.C.) with my husband, five year old daughter, and our two rescue dogs.

I discovered my love of sports as an adult. I ran my first race – a half marathon – in the spring of 2009 (at age 28) and was hooked. My second race was a marathon in November 2009. I’ve since finished numerous marathons and ultramarathons, including a 100K.

I started taking swimming lessons in November of 2010, in the hopes of someday being able to complete a triathlon. My first triathlon was in 2012 and I completed my first Ironman in 2015. 

After having a baby at age 39 in 2019, I returned to ultrarunning and triathlon. When my daughter was two, I qualified for the 2023 Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. 

A former attorney, I now work full-time as an endurance sports coach. I am a USA Triathlon certified coach and I provide 1:1 coaching services through Biscay Coaching. We are a team of seven coaches with a wide range of skill sets. If I’m not the right coach for you, I can connect you with another coach on our team who might be a better fit!

Meet Coach Steph

“She’s 110% devoted to being your coach and being there to support, listen, answer questions and make a plan that truly fits with your life and goals.”

In the News

  • Triathlete Magazine: “Mom Guilt” No More

    A New Study on Triathlon Moms is Smashing Old Truths

    "There’s pressure to do it all, to be ‘super mom’ with the perfect house, the perfect life. It’s an unhealthy narrative, but social media, especially, makes it hard to ignore.”

    Triathlete

  • Two Talk Tri Podcast

    Why Have a Triathlon Coach, an interview with Steph Granlund

    Stephanie Granlund is a running and triathlon coach, has competed in 5 Ironmans and the IMWC Kona. Steph has an incredible spirit, and today, we're talking about coaching and Steph's own triathlon journey.

    Podcast

Coaching Services

I’ve been a certified Triathlon Coach since 2016. Learn more about my personalized coaching services.

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Are you racing Ironman Chattanooga this fall? Come ride with us this August at @first.bourn’s all-inclusive “Train for the Course” camp and make one last deposit in the fitness bank before you start your taper! 😎 You’ll e
I love this photo of @everythingamylsmith from Ironman 70.3 Gulf Coast! 🤩 Severe weather led to a cancelled swim and ultimately the suspension of the race while many athletes were still on the run course. Amy was SO tough all day, battling throug
Dress rehearsal for @capitaltheatreonice Wicked on Ice! Come see @graciegsk8s perform next weekend, May 17th and 18th at @ashburnicehouseva! #munchkin #wicked #wickedonice #skating #skater #iceskater
Happy Mother’s Day! 💕
#tbt to racing at a very wet Ironman Mont Tremblant almost a decade ago. Race season is in full swing and I’ve been busy this week having pre-race calls with my athletes as they prepare to race this weekend! Depending on the athlete and thei
Congratulations to Biscay Coaching athlete @janetbyerley who ran the @bloomsdayrun 12k on Sunday, finishing in 7th place out of 686 runners in the female 65-69 age group! 🥳 Janet also bested her time from the same race last year by over 2 minutes!
I’m still processing my thoughts about today’s Ironman news, but I will say that my first thought was that I am just so incredibly grateful that I got to go Kona with these ladies (and others, not pictured) in 2023. It was truly a highlig
When I first started in triathlon, I remember talking to a more seasoned athlete about wanting to get stronger on hills and she said “ride more hills.” If you want to get stronger on the bike, this camp is for you! Click on the link i
@kristengee14 YOU ARE AN IRONMAN! Kristen began working with Biscay Coaching in January of 2023 having never completed a triathlon. She had a sprint tri on her calendar for that season and when she joined us said she would “MAYBE” (all

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