tristar athletes northeast

about

The Tristar Athletes Northeast team has “grit” and depth. Our athletes (see athlete bios below) in the Northeast geography train hard and motivate each other training through four very distinct seasons, riding great hills, and challenging themselves with excellent running terrain to become super fit. New to the group? Join in below on the Facebook group page to see local training sessions, races and current events. Join us, get fast together and learn the best practices in endurance sports.

Meet the Northeast Coaches

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

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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northeast team at the races

The Northeast team meets at many marquis events and local races to cheer each other on. Go Tristar! can be heard often and loudly as our team pushes the boundaries of whats possible. We organize team meet ups prior to races and afterwards for post race celebrations to debrief and share the race experience. Learn more about select team races this year.

Northeast races and coaching

New York City Marathon coaching and training planning

WHAT OUR COACHES SAY ABOUT THE RACE

“Iconic and an absolute bucket list marathon for any runner. Running amongst the NYC skyline and throughout the borough is challenging as is taking on hills from the bridges! The Tristar plan has great pace work sessions to deliver strength so you finish strong in Central Park.”

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Ironman Lake Placid coaching and training planning

What our coaches say about the course

“The beast of the Ironman East Coast! It is one of the top Ironman races on the circuit and we as TSA coaches love it because our training plan and raceday strategies help you achieve your goals. This course takes "artwork" in terms of preparation and pacing.” —Coach Adam Daniels, TSA Level II Coach

New York City Triathlon coaching and training planning

What our coaches say about the race

The New York City Triathlon is an incredible bucket list race that allows you to watch some of the fastest pros in the world go head to head before taking on the course yourself. With a supportive current on the swim, one spectator once noted that a bag of Cheetos made it through the swim course in under 18 minutes :) . The bike course will make you work hard to get you to the run, but it is worth it once you make your way through Central Park. —Coach Kyle Halloran TSA Level I Coach

Connecticut 70.3 coaching and training planning

What our coaches say about the race
Connecticut 70.3 is a fantastic test of early season fitness with 3800 feet of climbing on the bike and an additional 900 feet on the run. With early summer temperatures typically on the cooler side, the most important part of managing this course (besides enjoying the beautiful New England views) is controlling your efforts on the many hills and not burning too many matches early in the race. Do this, and you’re sure to start your season off on the right foot.
— Kyle Halloran, TSA Level I Coach

Westchester Olympic Triathlon

What our coaches say about this course

A favorite local Tristar Athletes Northeast course with just the right amount of technical course challenge. A hard bike on the way out and "easy" on the way back. We prepare you for this course to manage the hills on the bike and the run with hill specific training.

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Atlantic City 70.3 Coaching and Training Plan

What our coaches say about the race
Atlantic City 70.3 begins with a sheltered back bay swim sure to get the waters churning in your direction. From there, athletes will head to the bike course, which is 99% closed, and make their way into Atlantic City via the Atlantic City Expressway, which is appropriate because bike speeds promise to be FAST! Finally, athletes will run their way up and down the boardwalk while enjoying a fantastic ocean view. With just over 1000 feet of elevation between the bike and the run course, times are sure to be fast as long as you can keep your core temperature down and pace yourself well. . — Kyle Halloran TSA Level I Coach.

Boston Marathon Training Plan

WHAT OUR COACHES SAY ABOUT THE RACE

Iconic and bucket list are words we use to describe this race. Simply a must do once in your lifetime. We crafted this training plan to take you through base to build and peak phases that address the unique demands of this course. Your key workouts will be memorable as is the race!

Brooklyn Half Marathon Training Plan

A custom training plan for you and your goals up to the New York City Half Marathon. Includes race specific coaching and sessions geared towards a peak Raceday performance. Plan features, audio and video content from Tristar Athletes coaches on how to best prepare for the event. Follow your custom training plan up to Raceday to achieve your personal best.

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northeast training race camp

Our Northeast race camp is held at the Ironman in Lake Placid, New York. If you are racing Lake Placid camp weekend, your teammates will be cheering you towards an Ironman best with our coaches dialing in your race-day plans and needs.

If you are training at camp you will be inspired to train at your very best with our coaches helping you every step of the way. We will have skills based sessions for swim bike run, race simulations and coaching theory break out sessions for live Q&A. Our rides and runs will be fully supported by Velofix Albany and helping you the entire camp and race weekend.

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Athlete Interviews

Meet the Northeast team members

Our Northeast team works together as a “unit” and often times even when geographies are spread out our athletes meet at races, locally for training sessions, socially and or connect online to motivate and learn from one another. Find a Tristar team member below and find training partners.

Featured

"Uncle Fred" Skinner - athlete bio

“Uncle Fred Skinner” Athlete bio - Fun facts: Kona Bound in 2020 after winning his age group at IMLV in 2019, Fred lives on a high mountain ski slope in New Hampshire with his wife Virginia, with beautiful views of Lake Winnipesaukee. Fred does his long rides around New Hampshire and every time he gets home he has to ride up the mountain one mile with a steady grade of 13%! (You can actually stand leaning into the mountain in front of his driveway.) Talk about a way to end every bike ride with a 1mi time trial treat on the legs! OUCH! Fred swims in open water across Lake Winnipesaukee during the warmer summer months and is a dedicated athlete.

Walter "gun show" Welsh - athlete bio

Tristar Athletes Northeast Team -Walter "gun show" Welsh - Walter has taken on some of the more challenging races in cycling across the country. From Fondo’s to tours, he has improved dramatically in just a few short seasons. Walter came out to our Oceanside race camp in 2019 and wasn’t satisfied with just any long ride, so he blazed his own trail to the top of Palomar Mountain. He wasn’t done there, he helped pull home the entire team on day three from San Diego to Oceanside!

Kurt "Young Jedi" Skalamera- athlete bio

Tristar Athletes Northeast Team -Kurt "Young Jedi" Skalamera - “….Nothing cools me down like a jump in the ocean after a long run. Nothing hydrates me like an ice cold beer after a long ride. I dive into movies like I dive into the pool: full immersion! Recovery days are the best when I can binge a good show or host a movie marathon. NYC is my home and I love all that it offers for food, culture, art and - not least of all - training!”

Peter "mäktig" Ekvall- athlete bio

Tristar Athletes Northeast Team - Peter “mäktig” Ekvall - mäktig adjective powerful, mighty, towering …..in Swedish, this is Peter by definition!

"Iron" Bradford Albus - athlete bio

Tristar Athletes Northeast Team - “iron” Bradford Albus - Brad is the athlete that trains hard, puts his nose the grind stone and gets it done! He has been a top performing Tristar Athlete for the past five years and a long course triathlon vet. Learn more about this great athlete.

"Iron" Mike Place - athlete bio

Tristar Athletes Northeast Team - Iron Mike Place - Mike is one of the nicest guys we know. Funny and good spirited Mike joined our Oceanside Camp this year with the intent of building the arsenal to finish a tough Lake Placid Ironman in July.

Ben-"jammin" Schor - athlete bio

Tristar Athletes Northeast Team - Ben-"jammin" Schor - Rising Tristar Athlete who keeps getting faster with each race and distance he takes on. “Road warrior” for cycling and work! Learn more about this strong athlete.

Andrew "Ace" Reardon - athlete bio

Tristar Athletes Northeast Team - “Andrew Ace” Reardon - Long course athlete, former cyclist turned triathlete, and recent 35min PR at Ironman Lake Placid.

"Kona Jeff" Schleppy - athlete bio

Tristar Athletes Northeast Team - “Kona Jeff” Schleppy - Athlete, father, …top age group athlete