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TriFREAK Coaching by DC Suiter is triathlon coaching and training for athletes of all ages and abilities, specializing in the beginner triathlete.  

We offer personalized coaching to triathletes, duathletes and swimmers.  Our training programs are designed specifically to meet your needs and goals, and our programs are not template based or computer-generated.  

We also teach triathlon classes at the Lynnwood Pool year-round.  Learn how to design a program with your individual heart rates or learn how to navigate through the transition area.  There are lots of classes to choose from and they range in skill level from beginner to advanced.

Coach Cherilyn Suiter has been coaching triathletes since 1994, and has herself been a triathlete since 1987.  She has a background in swimming and running and has competed and placed on the World level in Duathlon, holds a NJ top-10 in Masters swimming, has over 30 age group wins and 10 overall wins in triathlon alone.

TriFREAK Coaching Programs

E-mail / Phone Coaching

A six-week program includes training in each discipline using your unique heart rates to take the guess work out of over- or under-training.  You will simply test your heart rates every 6 weeks to keep your program accurate.  Our programs are designed specifically to fit your individual schedule and your individual needs.  Our programs are not template-based or computer-generated.  Each program is designed by “hand” and checked carefully for accuracy.  For about $11 a week, you can have a custom program created.  We use a 4-week periodization cycle and go through each of the macro-cycles for an overall annual training program.  The cost of this program:  $49 one-time set up fee, $65 per 6-week program.  The programs are also available for beginners and others not wishing to utilize the heart rate portion for $45 per 6-week program.

Swim Coaching

Swim coaching consists of a 1-hour pool session with coach Cherilyn Suiter.  Your stroke will be videotaped first and then analyzed both in and out of the pool.  The videotape will be mailed to your home after dubbing.  The coaching you will receive will allow you to learn about what it will take to improve your individual stroke on your own, without having to take weekly lessons.  A follow-up lesson is recommended within two months, but certainly not required.  You will learn drills specific to your stroke needs and be able to incorporate them into your training.  Swim sessions will usually take place at the Lynnwood or Mountlake Terrace Pools, unless you make other arrangements for a different location.  The cost is $45 plus you will need to bring a videotape (VCR) and a self-addressed stamped envelope for your videotape.  You are also responsible for any pool fees.  Swim sessions are $35 if you are a coaching client on the 6-week training program.

Triathlon 101/102 Package

Upcoming Classes & Clinics

FREE TRIATHLON TRANSITION CLINIC

This clinic is designed for triathletes of all abilities looking to improve on their transition times. Take minutes off your overall triathlon time with this clinic. If you have not yet participated in a triathlon, this is the place to learn about transitions. 

Clinic will be held 5/24/06 from 7 to 8:30pm. This is a free clinic sponsored by REI.

If you would like more information, please contact us at 425-478-4176 or send an email to dcsuitercoaching@trifreak.com. To register, please call the Lynnwood Pool at 425-771-4030. You can also register online.  Register Online Here!

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TRIATHLON 102 CLASS

This class is designed for intermediate triathletes and those who have completed at least one triathlon. This will be a mostly workout / some instruction class. We will be swimming, biking, and running as well as working on transitions, learning about bike maintenance and swim technique. We will be doing some brick workouts (bike to run) and covering lots of other triathlon related items. This class is a follow up Triathlon 101, but you do not need to take Tri 101 to take this class. 

Class runs Wednesdays (8 classes) from 7pm to 9pm. Cost is $129.  Class is currently in session.  Tri 101 will be offered again in 2007.

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WINTER CYCLING TRAINER CLASS

This class is designed for off-season triathletes and cyclists, and others who want to work out indoors on their bike with a group of others. Work on cadence, speed, strength, and pedal stroke. You must bring your own trainer to class. 

Cost is $58.  This class will not be offered again until 2007.

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BASIC BIKE MAINTENANCE CLINIC

This clinic is designed for triathletes, cyclists, and sports enthusiasts who want to learn the basics about their bikes whether it be for racing or recreation. Learn to change a flat, basic bike maintenance, and basic bike fit. You must bring your bike, helmet, spare tube and at least 3 tire irons to work on changing a flat. Also bring your pump if you have one (not required).