HVTC Summer Tri-Series -Testimonials: About three years ago, I participated in my first Half-Ironman event, the Timberland Triathlon in New Hampshire. Well, I finished the race...in over 7 hours. A summer later, I joined the Hudson Valley Triathlon Club and heard that Mark Wilson was a triathlon coach. At first, I felt hesitant; I knew I needed a coach but I wasn't sure who to ask. After a few conversations with Mark, I felt that I trusted him and our coaching relationship (approaching its third year) began. Last summer (August 2004), I completed the Timberman Triathlon in 5 hours and 49 minutes (it was actually 5 hours and 45 minutes but the penalty bean counters slapped a four minute penalty on me for drafting...I'm innocent I tell you!!!! I should have pushed them off their motorcycles when I had the chance). After two years of Mark's coaching, I continually achieve personal bests in triathlon after triathlon. This year, we will begin training for Ironman Lake Placid. Although a part of me is terrified, I feel very secure in the fact that Mark will be preparing me every step of the way.
Mark has numerous qualities as a teacher that I find so inspirational. First of all, his expertise is admirable. His coaching philosophy of "fitness for life" not only appeals to the elite athletes that he coaches but also for someone like me who participates for the sake of participating. Second, Mark is patient. I can't tell you how many times I wanted to throw in the towel, thinking I couldn't achieve my goals. Mark simply wouldn't let me quit. He taught me that patience, consistency, and dedication were values that was the basis of a solid triathlete...in fact, he models those behaviors. What makes Mark so unique as a person is his trustworthiness and integrity. He's a loyal coach and friend. I'm so proud to work with him and I look forward to working with him in the years to come.
-Omer Alptekin, NY
New York Tri - Includes dates for Inaugural NORTHERN DUTCHESS HOSPITAL TRI/DUATHLON, 23rd Annual PAWLING TRIATHLON, 14th Ann. LONG ISLAND GOLD COAST TRI/DUATHLON, 3rd Annual TRI 'N DU PUTNAM, 14th Ann. HUDSON VALLEY TRI/BIATHLON, 23rd Annual. CENTRAL PARK TRIATHLON, 2nd Annual STATEN ISLAND TRI/DUATHLON, 2nd Annual VASSAR BROS. MEDICAL CENTER TRI/DUATHLON andInaugural TRI/DUATHLON FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION
New York Triathlon Training - Two days of intensive, focused, cutting-edge instruction in triathlon training/racing at any distance; sprint to iron by Mark Wilson, professional triathlon coach and grateful 6-Time Finisher of
Ironman USA Lake Placid.
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