He is a founder and past Chairman of the USA Triathlon National Coaching Commission.
[1] He has also been active in business as the founder of TrainingPeaks, a web-based software company, and TrainingBible Coaching.
[2] His views on matters related to training for endurance sports have been featured in such publications as VeloNews, Outside, Runner’s World, and The New York Times.
[citation needed] Friel coached Ryan Bolton, an Olympic athlete and the winner of the 2002 Ironman Triathlon at Lake Placid.
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