Tristar Athletes Interviews🎙, race reports, training and coaching commentary

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Tristar Athletes Coach Megan qualifies for 70.3 Worlds

Coach Megan Tobin qualifies for New Zealand Worlds at Campeche 70.3. We sit down with her to learn more about her race and accomplishment.

3:06 at Chicago marathon and its his first marathon

TriStar Athletes Coach Cliff sits down with Tristar Jay Heller to interview him about his recent Chicago Marathon performance, what he would do if he lived on a deserted island, and his goals towards 2020! “Want to give a special shoutout to my wife, Austin, and my parent-in-laws, Mindy and Art, for being in Chicago to cheer me on and for navigating the city so well to see me at multiple places throughout the race! They had great signs and T-shirts that said “Run Like Heller”

Tom Aaker 2nd in his age at Cabo 70.3 and is heading to the Half Worlds in 2020 (Race report)

First off, I am flat-out excited and happy with my race performance! I feel like everything we’ve been working on over the past 3 years came together on race day. I am especially pleased with two aspects : first, my pacing … I was so pumped to be running strong all the way to the end and to record the fastest Run split in my Age Group - by 6 minutes - and second, how I managed my nutrition and hydration in 85+ degree heat and high humidity….

1st in the age group at IMLV and Kona🌴 bound; an interview with Tristar Athlete "Uncle Fred" Skinner

Tristar Athlete Fred Skinner takes first in his age group at Ironman Louisville. We sit down to interview him about the day, his prep and his goals for Kona in 2020.

Kona 2019 interview with Mitch West and Jean-Francois

This weekend is the World Series of Triathlon, KONA. We sit down to interview “uncle mitch” Kona vet and first time Kona athlete Jean-Francois.

Ironman Chattanooga Pacing

In this podcast interview coach Suzanne and coach Cliff debrief the Ironman Chattanooga course. Covering the swim, bike and run in detail in terms of pacing and nutrition.

Steam boat springs gravel ride - "Ben and Moots" excellent adventure

Epic, amazing… TOUGH. Just a few brief words to describe Ben Schor’s recent 140mile gravel ride in Steamboat Springs Colorado.

Lauren Dahlin is a new Ironman T1D record holder with a 2hr PR at Ironman Mont Tremblant!

Congratulations to Tristar Athlete Lauren Dahlin who this weekend PR’d by two hours and set the second fastest time ever at the distance for a female athlete with type 1 diabetes.

Jeff schleppy - Ironman lake placid and the journey to the 70.3 WOrld championships

In this athletes interview we sit down with Kona Jeff Schleppy to discuss his recent race at Ironman Lake Placid placing 7th in the M40-44 age group, the “Jeff Effect” and his upcoming race at the 70.3 World Championships in NICE France.

Athlete Interview: Tristar Bryan Schleppy qualifies for 70.3 World Championships

Tristar Athletes Bryan Schleppy qualifies for the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in NICE! We interview him about his training, the approach, the race and his superstar mustache.

The Adam Daniels Project - Its "on!"

Coaching discussions between level three coaches Adam Daniels and Cliff Scherb as they kick off a new racing project together for 2019.

Robin Galaskewicz PHY Movement Specialist

Robin Galaskewicz has been healing athletes for 20+ years as an PHY Movement Specialist and as part of our inner circle on Team Tristar Athletes. Learn more about his work in healing injuries.

Interview with top Tristar age grouper Tom Aaker

We interview top Tristar age grouper Tom Aaker as he PR’s and moves his way up the all world athlete ranks. Quietly snagging top 10’s at all Ironman and 70.3 races he has entered in the past two seasons. Not bad considering Tom is 10yrs into the sport and keeps on getting better!

Interview with Tristar Coach Megan Tobin

We sit down with Tristar Coach Megan Tobin and learn more about what it takes to be an athlete and at the same time coach.

Interview Uncle Mitch, pre KONA World Championship

On the eve of the Ironman World Championships we catch up with Tristar Mitch West racing his seventh Ironman World Championships in KONA.

Interview with Chris Graves a new PR at Long Beach Marathon

We sit down with Tristar Christopher graves fresh off his PR at the Long Beach Marathon. If we were to sum it up for Chris - “work hard, play hard and never settle!”

Two Ironmans in one weekend - a race debrief with Julian Summers

It was an epic battle and two Ironman races were on the table. Listen to coach and athlete post race debrief of this epic two day ironman race weekend,

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Interview With Durst Breneiser, a monster PR at Ironman Maryland

Interview wth Tristar Julian Summers, your doing how many Ironman this year?! Two this weekend?!!

Julian Summers, a man on a mission! Coach and athlete interview before his Ironman Maryland and Chattanooga race-s this weekend en route to Ultraman and Kona legacy.

70.3 Ironman World Championships South Africa race Interview with Cody Dolly

Interview with Suzanne Turner 3rd in her Age at Ironman Maine 70.3

We sit down for a race debrief with Tristar Athletes Suzanne turner who places third in her age group at Maine 70.3. She nearly misses 2nd by 15 seconds on a quick day in Old Orchard Beach

KONA bound - Interview with Katherine Nichols qualifying race at IMMT

Tristar Athletes Canada: 🌴🌺1st in her age group and 18th female overall, Katherine Nichols goes 10:51 at Ironman Mont Tremblant to punch her ticket to KONA this year. bravo!

Interview with Samantha Firstenberg post race USAT nationals

Samantha Firstenberg races the USAT Nationals Olympic and Sprint triathlons this weekend. The following is an interview and coaching review of her weekend performances.

Interview with Ryan Ososky who qualifies for 70.3 World Championships in NICE

the coaching staff that helped them get there

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Kyle Halloran, TSA Level III Coach

Kyle is an All-American triathlete looking to shift his focus towards coaching and helping other triathletes realize their potential, physically and mentally. He knows the impact an informed and empathetic coach can have an an individual’s life, and hopes to have a similar impact on the lives of others he will coach.

Suzanne Turner, TSA Level II Coach

As the adage goes, there is no ”I” in team and I want to join your team, helping get you to the start and finish lines of your races. I enjoy creating individualized training plans that reward discipline and consistency as well as providing experienced guidance to achieve your goals." —Coach Suzanne Turner

Attila Kelemen, TSA Level III Coach

"Consistency trumps 'big days'. Continuously making deposits in the fitness bank, as small as they may sometimes seem, will make a big withdrawal on race day that much more manageable. That said, every so often 'life happens' and some course-correction is inevitable - that's where the TriStar coaching approach, backed by science and experience, is guaranteed to make a difference." —Coach Attila Kelemen

Adam Daniels, TSA Level III Coach

Adam Daniels is a coach, ultra runner and triathlete based in Boulder, CO. Adam developed his passion for triathlon after many years as a runner and much encouragement from his peers to give it a “tri”. After suffering an injury, Adam started swimming and biking to satisfy his need for an active lifestyle. “It was a much needed break from the thousands of running miles logged training and racing. I developed a whole new competitive drive”. So Adam set out to take on the triathlon world.

Cliff Scherb, Principal Coach TSA Level III

Cliff Scherb – Internet endurance consultant is an active triathlete and head of the TriStar Athletes North American and Global Teams. As the founder and principal coach of TriStar Athletes LLC, he works with the ELITE and MENTORSHIP teams to help athletes, balance training stress, nutrition, and peak for top performances. Coaching for 15+ years with over 250+ life years of coaching experience, Cliff imparts this knowledge to aspiring athletes and coaches.

Haluk Sarci, TSA Level II Coach

Haluk has been helping elite athletes achieve their maximum potential for over fifteen years. Haluk is excited to be part of the TriStar coaching team, bringing a wealth of racing and coaching experience to all of his athletes.

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