Our Coaches - Triathlon & Duathlon



 
Ken Mierke  Exercise Physiologist, Head Coach
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  • B.S. Exercise Physiology with minors in Nutrition, Biology, and Psychology
  • 2-Time I.T.U. World Champion Triathlete (1997, 1998)
  • 4-Time I.T.U. World Triathlon Championship Medalist (2 gold, 2 silver)
  • 2 Top-6 finishes at USCF National Disabled Cycling Championships (1995, 1999)
  • USAT Regional Athlete Development Coordinator
  • USA Triathlon Certified Coach
  • USA Cycling Certified Coach

Client Results:

  • 25 Different Team USA Triathletes / Duathletes
  • 6 National Champions
    • 3 Triathletes
    • 1 Duathlete
    • 1 Pro Mountain Biker
    • 1 Road Cyclist (road race, criterium, and time trial)
  • Hawaii Ironman Podium Finisher
  • Physically Challenged Hawaii Ironman World Champion

 


Brian Roche, Coach
  • USAT Level II Certified Coach (Only USAT Level II certified coach in MD, DC, VA)
  • 25+ years active duty service with the US Coast Guard.
  • Multi-sport athlete, Cyclist (off & on-road) & Runner since 1985, started as a middle of the pack athlete,
        currently a regular podium finisher and has raced at national level events consistently.  
  • Multi and single sport coach since 1997
                Wakefield Masters Swim Coach
                Northern Virginia Running Club Head Track Coach
                AAAA Tri-team Head Coach
                Beacon Cycling Shop Tri-team Head Coach
                Apex Masters Swim Team Head Coach and
                               Stroke Analysis Expert
  • US Coast Guard Certified Wellness Professional since 1996

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      Margie Shapiro Coach

     

    		Dena Eaton, Coach
    • M.S. Kinesiology in progress
       
    • 1994 Speedskating Long Track Nat'l Marathon Championships 3rd place
    • 1994 NY State Championships 2nd place
    • 1995 NY State Championships 3rd place
    • 16 years road racing experience
    • 8 years mountain biking-expert class 1990-1998
    • Cat 3 cyclist
    • 2002 5 State Championship medals
      • gold, criterium & track
      • silver time trial & track
      • bronze masters criterium 30+
    • 2002 4th place National Masters Time Trial Championships
    • placed top 5 at all 2002 season races
    • Began triathlon training in January 2003
    • 5th place at National Ultradistance Championships
    • USAT All-American Standing
    • Member Team USA Long Course, 2004
    • Raced World's Long Course Sweden 21st place (4k.120k.30k)
    • Ironman New Zealand 39th AG
    • Ironman Western Australia 12th place AG