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Team Coaches

The following Team Coaches are experienced triathletes who welcome your email questions about equipment, training, races, etc.  If you would like to offer your experience and expertise to the team, please contact Suzanne Duncan.

Karen Buxton email me
Year Started: 1992
Coaching over 18 years
  USAT Level-II Certification
Team USA in Triathlon - 4 years
Team USA in Duathlon - 4 years
2000 U.S. Long Course Championships - 5th overall
Race Across America winner (Four-woman team)

John Dewey email me
Year Started: 1996
Races Completed:
   Sprint 30+
   Olympic 35+
   Half Ironman 6
   Ironman 0
2-time USAT All-American
2-time World Championship Team (short course)

Suzanne Duncan email me
Year Started:  2004
Coaching for 1 year
  USAT Level-I Certification
Races Completed:
   Sprint 25+
   Olympic 5+
   Half Ironman (Currently training)
   Ironman
Education:  CPA, BS in Accounting from Indiana University, AFAA certified Group Exercise Instructor, FitTour Cycling Instructor, Certified Zumba Instructor, YogaSteps Certified Yoga Instructor (currently working on RYT200 certification with the Yoga Alliance) and a YMCA "Get Real" Weight Management Instructor.
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Marisa Pirih email me
Year Started: 1999
Coaching for ___ years
  USAT Level-I Certification
Races Completed:
   Sprint
   Olympic
   Half Ironman
   Ironman
   Marathon
   Endurance Cycling
Education:  B.S. in Kinesiology from the Pennsylvania State University, followed by a M.S. in Sports Medicine and a B.S. in Nursing from the University of North Carolina. She combines her conceptual knowledge of training and racing with her experience as an athlete to assist her clients reach their highest potential.  Kinesiology, Sports Medicine, Nursing

Susan Varga email me
Year Started: 1988
Expertise: 1. Run, 2. Bike
  Races Completed:
  Sprint 45+
  Olympic 20
  Half Ironman 6
  Ironman 3
2002 and 2003 USAT Age Group All American
2002 and 2003 NCTS Age Group Winner