Faith - based Training: 2 Corinthians 5:7 Physical Fitness Training: Victor Mooney was trained by Marlene Royle of Roylerow Performance Training Programs [Goree Challenge I] which is designed to individually train rowers; designing workouts and communicating via email. Marlene's coaching has produced numerous world masters champions and national champions. She is a registered occupational therapist, as well as, certified in massage therapy and strength training. Her publications include "Skillfull Rowing and Technical Drills for Sculling".  In September '03 at the Craftsbury Sculling Center in Craftsbury Common, Vermont, Mooneys begins his training program. Victor trains in New York with the boat- ZEPHYR. The 'Hull' is designed by Ted Van Dusen to be stable yet lively. With enough performance for an experienced oarsman to have a good workout on flat water or to have a blast in big rough water. Extremely tough, designed to provide years of trouble free use in a school or club environment. At the Concept 2 Headquarters in Vermont, Victor Mooney begins training with the Concept 2 Indoor Rowing Machine. This technological advance machine will surely assist Victor in his training. To help him, Concept 2 provided a unit for him to use throughout his training. With the support of City of New York, Department of Parks and Recreation, Queens Division, Mooney trains at the Worlds Fair Flushing Marina. Mooney takes a break after training and his family joins him for a dip in the pool. Maritime Education: Victor Mooney recieved his "Certificate of Attendance", which certifies him in completing a US Sailing Safety-at-Sea Seminar. This meets all The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) approved offshore personal survival course requirements. This seminar was organized by US Merchant Marine Academy an US Sailing.

Peggy Clark, Mooney's Yoga Teacher, gives him a hand at the beginning of his Yoga training. As part of Victor Mooney's training program for the Goree Challenge, the Tourism Authority of Thailand sponsored a Yoga Training in Bangkok. He also received "Traditional Thai Massages". In Bangkok, his teacher was Justin Herald of lyengar Yoga Studio. Mooney trains in 180 degree temperature. As part of Victor's training regimen,  "Spinning Coach" - Mary Fugle, gives him some technique enhancements to work on. This exercise will increase Mooney's lower body strenght. Secondly, this will also improve his cardivascular rate. Mooney's training also simulates the Tour de France, Europes premier cyclist competion event.