The History of HSP

Todd has long envisioned a full service training facility for endurance athletes. For more than a decade, he’s wanted to build a place where all levels of athletes could meet for training, testing, and presentations, a place that embraces the culture of cycling and triathlon and offers world-class services.

When Todd moved to Seattle in December 2005, he was embarking on his last year as a professional cyclist and was planning to devote his time after racing to his own business focusing solely on cyclists and triathletes.

By the end of 2006, the beginnings of HSP were in place. Todd had secured an office, a physiology lab, and a private personal training studio within the Institute of New Medicine’s facility in downtown Seattle. Having known the guys at iNewMed for a while, Todd has a high regard for the health and nutrition guidance they provide to endurance athletes. Working within their facility was a logical choice.

The year progressed well and HSP continued to attract clients throughout the year. During that time a business partner, Scott Zaret, was added. Recognizing limitations when it comes to business management, HSP brought in a partner with a strong business background. Scott — a lawyer, businessman, and avid cyclist — was an immediate asset to the team.

The first year went well but Todd quickly realized he was outgrowing the space in downtown Seattle. Aspirations for group exercise classes were limited and Todd knew that he would be adding to his staff to handle a growing list of coaching clients. The hunt for a larger space began.

Todd signed a lease in August 2007 for a new facility in Fremont and work soon began to remodel it. He wanted it to have it all: A state-of-the-art indoor training facility with indoor triathlon training, a strength and conditioning studio, a comprehensive bike fitting studio, an exercise physiology lab, and a treatment room for massage and physical therapy. Functioning bathrooms and a shower were also on the list!

By the end of 2007, HSP had arrived in Fremont. The new facility was up and running.

Business continues to progress. HSP held its first winter training camps in Tucson with great success. The group exercise classes have been a hit and the HSP staff are really enjoying the new space. The HSP team still works closely with the iNewMed team for health and nutrition. HSP has great clients in cycling and triathlon. Some are preparing for the Olympics in the summer of 2008 and others are getting ready for their first-ever triathlon.

Helping clients at all levels reach their goals makes going to work fun every day. The first 18 months of HSP has been an exciting time. Todd owes this to his clients and his friends who have come out in force to support HSP.

HSP has even bigger plans for the years to come and you’re encouraged to be a part of that future. See you soon.