Don McGrath is a lifelong athlete. Don competed in long-distance and middle distance running throughout highschool and college. During that time Don achieved significant success, running 4:14 for the mile, 9:04 for the 3000m steeplechase, and 30:59 for 10Km. In this period he learned about the importance of consistent training and conditioning.

Don later shifted to rock climbing where he has climbed difficult traditional routes, as well as difficult sport climbs.

Don has extensive training as an electrical engineer receiving his B.S.E.E. from Rochester Institute of Technology, M.S.E.E. from Purdue University, and Ph.D. from Rensselaer Polytechnical Institute. Don's career as an engineer and engineering Director has shown him challenges in finding balance between all his goals. From working through these challenges Don has drawn inspiration and developed the exercises used in his coaching and workshops.

Don continues to push himself in his career as an engineering Director as well as in his climbing. He's sure there is still a gear he hasn't found yet, and hopes for the opportunity to help you find yours.