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Dave Pelletier
●Coach/Founder
●Ironman Triathlete
●Marine Corps Special Forces Instructor |
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Coach Dave is your primary instructor
through your First Tri Experience. He has competed at all triathlon
distances from Sprint to Ironman and is dedicated to making your first
triathlon a life-changing experience. |
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Kurt
Perham ●Coach/Founder:
Personal Best Multisport
●Ironman Triathlete
●Elite Triathlete |
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Coach Kurt is the primary technical
coaching advisor to the 1st Tri curriculum. Kurt as an elite triathlete with over 15 years of multisport experience. He has won
several races in New England and has coached Ironman Champions as well
as Triathlon Newbies. Kurt holds several coaching credentials and is
the only USA Triathlon Level 2 coach in the State of Maine. |
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Ryan Guite
●Strength and Conditioning Specialist
●Adventure Racer |
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Coach Ryan is
the primary strength training contributor the 1st Tri
curriculum. He holds several certifications including National
Academy of Sports Medicine Personal Trainer and APEX Nutrition
Consultant. He believes strongly in concepts of functional training;
using bands, balls, and free-weights, in an attempt to condition the
body in an un-stable environment. Ryan is very approachable and looks
forward to helping you achieve your goals. |
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Erin
Brennan
●Elite Female Triathlete
●Women’s Coach |
| Coach Erin is a well-known elite triathlete who has competed for several years over all triathlon
distances. She 1st Tri’s only sponsored athlete and is the primary
women-specific contributor to the 1st Tri curriculum. She always has
a smile and a word of encouragement for everyone around her. |
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Jeanette Strickland
●Ultra-Distance Swimmer
●Swim Coach Coach J is a well-known swim coach and
athlete who has been active in the Portland Swim and Multisport
Community for Several Years. She holds a degree in Exercise Science
as well as several National Swim Certifications. Coach J is the
primary J is the primary swim instructor for 1st Tri and will hold
several pool and open water sessions to help build your confidence in
the water. |
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Michael J. Foley
●Nutrition Guru
Coach Mike is a nationally renowned nutrition expert. He has
consulted with Professional Sports Teams, Elite Athletes and Average
Joe’s. Coach Mike is the primary nutrition contributor the 1st Tri
Curriculum. |
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Garrett Lewellen, D.C.
●Founder, Cornerstone Chiropractic and
Rehabilitation
●Active Release Therapy (ART) Expert Coach Garrett, once a College Athlete, has
worked with several local athletes overcome the overuse injuries that
seem to go hand-in-hand with endurance sports including plantar fasciitis, patellar tendinitis, and IT Band Syndrome. Coach Garrett
is the only ART Certified practitioner in the state qualified in Upper
Extremity, Lower Extremity, Spine, and Biomechanics. He has worked at
Ironman Lake Placid for the past two years. Coach Garrett is the
primary medical consultant for the 1st Tri Curriculum.
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