<p>Thomas and Nicole Benge are the owners of Breakthrough Strength and performance in Redmond Oregon A Strength and conditioning gym specializing in group, semi-private (individual design) and personal coaching. They have been there for 13 years.</p> <p><br></p> <p>They are SFG 1’s and Nicole is also an SFB. They have been married for 21 years (this October) and have 2 growing up daughters.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Nicole was a competitive High school athlete playing volleyball and softball. Thomas competed in basketball and track in HS and played basketball in college (all 4 years).</p> <p><br></p> <p>Through their gym, they have coached competitive athletes in powerlifting, Crossfit and Strongman. They have coached national level competitors in Crossfit having the 50th fittest female age 40-44 in 2018 a national level middleweight strongwoman also in 2018, Heavyweight national qualifier in 2019 and the middleweight champ (160lb) - female in 2014 who also went on to place 10th at the Arnold 2 consecutive years. In addition to competitors they have helped many achieve body composition and strength goals as well as helping 6 people prepare and pass SFG 1,2 as well as SFB.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Thomas is a retired police officer (Sgt) as well as a nationally recognized police and military trainer. They are both active in their local church where Thomas is co-teaching pastor.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Thomas is a lifelong martial artist and an active USPSA competitor. Nicole is starting to enjoy shooting. They love adventuring together.</p> <p><br></p>