NIC LELAND

he/him

Nic grew up and lived most of his life in Colorado and currently lives in Austin, Texas. He played baseball growing up and stayed active through his early years, but it wasn’t until 2018 that he discovered endurance sports and began to truly appreciate the impact regular movement can have on overall quality of life. What started as a new athletic challenge quickly evolved into a deeper passion for health, fitness, and pushing personal limits.

Nic began working with Black Iron Nutrition as a client in 2019, collaborating with multiple coaches along the way. Through this experience, his perspective on fitness and nutrition shifted away from traditional diet-culture messaging and toward a more sustainable approach rooted in health, performance, and celebrating what the body is capable of. Nutrition and training became less about restriction and more about fueling well, feeling strong, and supporting long-term consistency.

Along the way, Nic fell in love with endurance sports. He has competed in running events at the half marathon and marathon distances, as well as triathlons ranging from sprint and Olympic to 70.3 and Ironman distances. Beyond racing, he enjoys applying his fitness to outdoor adventures, including hiking and exploring new environments where movement and performance meet experience - big fan of Type 2 fun! 

As a coach, Nic enjoys working with a wide range of clients - from those implementing the basics of nutrition and movement for the first time to athletes chasing personal records or qualifying standards. He understands how overwhelming and conflicting nutrition and health advice can be, especially in a world heavily influenced by social media. Nic is passionate about helping clients strip away the noise, focus on fundamentals, and build habits that support their individual goals, whatever those may be.

Outside of coaching, Nic works as the Director of Development for Front Street Equity Partners, where he helps connect aspiring entrepreneurs with business opportunities in their local markets. When he’s not working or training, he enjoys trying out a new coffee shop, eating great food, spending time outdoors, and relaxing with his fiancé and their two dogs.

CERTIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

  • BS, Biology

  • Precision Nutrition Level 1

  • UESCA Endurance Sport Nutrition Coach (in progress)

SPECIALTIES

  • Lifestyle Nutrition

  • Performance Nutrition