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SUMMIT COACHES
Dave Ciaverella-
Coaching Specialty, Ultraman, Ironman and half ironman/70.3
Current team: Ironheads Multisport, Portland Oregon
www.ironheadsmultisport.com
After, years of competing and extensively studying the training strategies and optimal nutrition for success in the sport, with personal bests of 9:11 IM and 4:15 HIM, Dave decided to formally coach. With immediate success, Dave qualified 4 athletes in his first season of coaching in 2008, and as of 2010, has coached 19 qualification slots to Hawaii in age divisions ranging from F25 to M60, with 14 of the 19 as "first time qualifiers". Dave credits his success in recent years not only to his pursuit of knowledge in the sport, but also to his elite coach Olaf Sabatschus, professional triathlete.....read more
Career Highlights include:
Ironman Hawaii World Championships Qualifier
2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2011
Ironman and 70.3 Podium finishes: 9
PR Ironman: Western Australia 2007, 9:11.32
PR Half Ironman: Clearwater 70.3 2007, 4:15.29
2008 Male Masters TriNorthwest Overall Triathlete of the year
2009 Male Masters TriNorthwest Overall Triathlete of the year
USAT All American 6 consecutive years....read more
Grant Folske-
A lifetime athlete, started as a long distance runner 19 years ago. Now, an elite amateur triathlete with more than 10 years of experience, he continues to carry a passion for all aspects of the sport. Grant is a versatile athlete with the ability to compete in multiple disciplines at an elite level. Grant has reached Category 1 in mountain biking and Cyclocross and holds an Ironman PR of 9:21. In 2008, Grant was the Oregon Category B State Cyclocross Champion and the 30 to 34 Xterra National Champion. Grant qualified for the Xterra World Championships in 2008 and 2009, as well as the USAT World Championships in 2007 and 2008. He also earned the title of All-American for the 2007 and 2008 seasons. Grant Folske has become a top elite amateur triathlete and mentor in all disciplines of the sport.
2008 - 30-34 Xterra National Champion
2008 & 2009 Xterra World Championship Qualifier
2007 & 2008 ITU World Championship Qualifier
Ironman PR 9:21
Reached Category 1 as a Mountain Biker
Reached Category A in Cyclocross
2008 Oregon Category B State Cyclocross Champion
2008 & 2009 Best of the US Oregon Representative
Ann Ciaverella-
Triathlete since: 2005
Coaching Specialty: Ironman and Half Ironman/70.3
Current Triathlon Team: Ironheads Multisport Racing Team
Ann developed a fascination for the sport of triathlon after watching her husband compete in the Hawaii Ironman World Championships in 2004. In her first season, Ann qualified for the Hawaii Ironman World Championships and has continued to advance in the sport. In 2007, Ann finished first in her age division at the Quelle Challenge, Ironman Roth, Germany, and again at Ironman Western Australia setting a new age group course record and obtaining an Ironman PR of 9:52. Ann was also the 35-39, Halfmax Long Course National Champion in 2007 and fourth female overall. The following year, September 2008, Ann was a gold medalist in the ITU Long Course World Championships and was the first female amateur overall. In her second attempt at Hawaii Ironman World Championships in October 2008, Ann placed sixth in her age group. Ann was recognized as the TriNorthwest Sprint, Long Course and Overall Female Triathlete of the Year after a strong 2008 race season. Ann has decided to coach based on requests by many local athletes, and will undoubtedly lead many to their personal best in the sport. read more
Aleck Alleckson-
Coaching Specialty: All distances, beginners to advance triathletes.
Current team: Ironheads Multiport, Portland Oregon
Recent Triathlon Accomplishments:
6 Overall triathlon wins
Sprint PR: 58:42
Olympic PR: 2:01.10
70.3 PR: 4:21
Ironman PR: 9:26 (2011 Ironman World Championships, Kona)
Ironman Hawaii, Kona PR: 9:26, M35 29th, 155th OA
USAT All American: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
2008 TRI Northwest SPRINT ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
2008 3rd TRI Northwest OVERALL RANKING
2011 Ironman Texas 3rd male 35-39 6th overall Age grouper
2011 Lake Stevens 70.3 4:22 3rd Age Group 4th Overall Age Grouper
3 Ironman 70.3 podium finishes (Boise 3rd & Lake Stevens 3rd 2011 & 5th 2010)
Aleck started in the sport of triathlon in the fall of 2006 on a
whim as a goal to help with weight loss ( in February of the same year
he weighed 257 pounds.) In his first full year (2007) and 100 pounds
lighter he fell in love with the sport and found some success winning a
local sprint race and qualifying for the Ironman 70.3 World
Championships in his first race at that distance. 2008 brought 3 more
overall wins and a sub 10 hour performance in his first Ironman.. read more
Kaytee Petross-
Kaytee brings more than eight years of multisport experience to the Summit Performance coaching team. As an elite amateur triathlete, Kaytee has consistently won her age group or placed first overall among the amateur females and has consistently placed high overall, competing with many professionals in the sport. One of her greatest accomplishments includes winning the F25 division at Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Clearwater, Florida.
After Kaytee’s first sprint distance triathlon in 2002, she continued to gain strength in the sport. She soon progressed, and has subsequently found her specialty in the half ironman as well as Ironman. Kaytee loves sharing her passion and knowledge of the sport with others and helping individuals achieve what they never thought possible.
Recent Triathlon Accomplishments
2007 Ford Ironman 70.3 World Championship 4:37, 1st AG W25-29
2008 Boise 70.3 4:56, 2nd AG, 6th Female Amateur OA
2008 Lake Stevens 70.3 4:51, 1st AG, 1st Female Amateur OA
2008 Ironman Canada 10:49, 5th AG
2009, Hulaman Half Iron 4:37, 1st Amateur Female OA
2010, Boise 70.3 5:07, 3rd AG
2010, Vineman 70.3 4:44 , 3rd Amateur Female OA, 2nd AG
2010, Ironman Wisconsin 10:35, 2nd Amateur Female OA, 2nd AG
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Rob Rusunen
Whether you are a beginner or experienced triathlete, I will work with you and give you the individualized attention you need to significantly boost your training and reach your goals. The program, open to all ages and ability levels, is tailored to provide you with an optimal triathlon training program based on your goals, experience, fitness level, skills and lifestyle.
Each training program is uniquely created and adjusted to match your specific needs and fitness goals. Ongoing communication is the key to a successful training program and it is the cornerstone of Summit Coaching.
We will begin by reviewing your background, training and race experience, and current fitness level. Then we will work together to build a training program that is realistic, manageable, and effective in accomplishing your goals. We will use an online training log to view your program and track your progress. I also like my athletes to use other tools like a heart rate monitor and power meter to accurately log and track workouts.