Athlete Testimonials

Coach Pete and Julia...

"Thanks so much for the pictures and your great coaching Pete! David said on the way home from the race that he wants to do the next race...he's already planning his training schedule. You've really excited him about this sport!

Thanks again to you and Julia for making this such a great experience for David!"

...Lori & John Tweedy

Coach Pete...

"Well, another successful race, maybe our best one to date from what I am hearing, and I couldn't do it without somebody who has a clue when it comes to this sort of event. What a great feeling it is for me knowing I have somebody in front of the race always on top of things. Your help has made my life so much easier the past 3 years. Thanks again for all your time and willingness to help me out."

...Tim Taylor - Teacher
Physical Education /Adventure Education
Boys & Girls Head Golf Coach
Mountain Vista High School

Coach Pete...

"Just wanted to touch base now that I am feeling human again :). Thanks so much for being at the race, all the fun leading up to the race was great, but really your impact was on the bridge. When I think of some of the high's and lows of the day-they occurred on the that bridge. The first loop was great, me making fun of you and the jacket, the second loop with the lip balm and the third and final time I saw you there I felt like I was on my 5 mile death march. I didn't expect to see you each time, and with every interaction I was so glad you were there with your humor, encouragement & smile.

I'm so glad I did another, and choose Arizona to do it. The whole day was so nostalgic for me-the last time I was there with my Mom, Sean and his parents was the day we graduated from college. Sunday was such a pleasant reminder of all the good that has happened in my life in the last 17 years since our college graduation & it was a really cool feeling of how the circle of life works.

I was a little disappointed in my time at first, now that its been a couple of days, I realize that I really did try my hardest that day and that was what I was looking to do- I know I couldn't have done it better. The irony of the swim was that I actually did enjoy that long time in the lake and despite being crawled over what felt like 500x never did I panic or want to turn and go back-that alone shows my maturity in the water-I may have not improved in my time, but in my head swimming is a much nicer experience.

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, just wanted to let you know how thankful I am for you to have seen me through another Ironman and more importantly I am thankful for the cool friendship we have developed over the last 2 years. It was exactly 2 years go today that we met at Panera, I only remember because I was rushing home to brine my Turkey. Have a great holiday with your family!"

...Courtney R

Coach Scoty...

"It is with the utmost confidence that I would recommend Scoty Graber to anyone searching for a coach to assist in achieving their best results in all disciplines of triathlons.

Scoty has worked with me for the past eight months and all during this time my fitness, results, and outlook has improved drastically. He has been able to tailor, modify, and in general provide personal coaching based on my schedule. In addition, some quantifiable improvements are numerous running event time improvements of around 30% decrease in overall time. A half ironman finish on a difficult course that I was able to finish and save 1 hour and 15 minutes from my previous race.

I would recommend Scoty to friends and family and I will personally utilize Scoty’s professional coaching services again. If results, fitness, and or a combination of both is what you are searching for then Scoty can help you achieve that."

...Alan M

Sydney...

"After completing my first Triathlon I realized I needed some help. I decided to work with Sydney Cornell, and I am very happy I chose her for a coach. After working with Sydney for only seven weeks I attempted my second Tri. I was able to improve my overall time by 17 minutes and knocked 9 minutes off my 10 K run time. Six weeks later I completed my first ˝ Ironman. This was a feat I would not have attempted without Sydney. She gave me the confidence to take it on in my first season. Sydney takes the time to breakdown all aspects of the sport. Not just the swimming, biking and running, but she teaches you the importance of nutrition, rest, and how to listen to your body. Sydney encourages weekly feedback on your training, so she can learn you and keep your training right for you."

...Joe Lopez

Coach Pete...

"Pete, I must thank you many times over. The Ironman is one of the toughest one-day endurance feats a personal can do. However, to finish the Ironman means more than showing up on a particular day to swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles, and run a marathon. A real Ironman is fashioned in the early morning swims, the late night runs, and the long grueling days of forming that bond between man and bike - Pete reminded me of this. When I decided to take that leap of faith to join the ranks of "Ironman", I had finished one sprint and one Olympic distance race. This is where Pete Alfino stepped into the picture. Pete took me under his wing and taught me the necessary aspects of triathlon training. From how to train with a heart rate monitor and what to eat before, during, and after training days, to fixing a flat (something I had sadly never done before), Pete carried me through the entire experience. He provided me with every necessary tool to finish 2008 Ironman Wisconsin in 12:45 and was there to encourage me across that finish line (something I will never forget). Between his training program, personal guidance, and dedication to my success, Pete did it all. There is no possible way I could have heard Mike Reilly tell me that I "am an Ironman" without Pete Alfino. Thanks Pete... I can't wait for another!"

...Jon Gentine

Coach Kathy...

"First off, thanks for everything. I had one of the most amazing experiences of my life at the Ironman Coeur d'Alene in 2008. Having never done more than a duathlon in my life, first off, thanks for even taking the time to train me. Looking back on the experience, there is absolutely no way that I would have been able to prepare myself for this race like I did with your guidance. The routes you chose for me to ride, the distances for the runs, and all the swimming you had me do made me feel like an Ironman before the race even started. Thanks again, and look forward to working with you on my 2nd Ironman (hopefully soon)."

...Sean Reilly

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