You have a goal. You have the motivation. You believe in your ability.

You know that to be your best, you want the guidance of someone who has done it before. And helped others do it well.

It's more than numbers. More than looking at time splits, wattage, or heart rate zones. It's more than getting workouts over the internet.

It's a relationship built around knowledge and service -- knowledge about you, about the sport, about achievement, service to help you overcome obstacles, and helping with real world constraints.

That's where TARGETRAINING coaching comes in.

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Eneas Freyre, Head of Endurance and Cycling Program, Head of Coaching (full time staff)
A resident of Norwalk, CT with his wife Nancy and young son, Eneas has competed professionally in the US and abroad.  He continues to actively compete against top level competition. Eneas's aggressive style of racing and determination has earned him numerous top placings in National Championships and other professional races, including 3rd place at the 2005 Montreal World Cup. He won a number of races in 2007.
Under his guidance, Eneas’s clients have done personal bests in such events as the UCI Pro Tour-rated Ford Tour of Georgia and Amgen Tour of California; Mt Washington Hill Climb; and numerous regional events. One of his most successful athletes to date is Alejandro Acton, who raced in 2007 for the Colavita Olive Oil-Sutter Home Wines-Cooking Light Professional Cycling Team and who won Most Aggressive Rider at the 2007 Tour of California.
Eneas heads the Endurance Training and Coaching Program at TARGETRAINING in Westport, CT.

Dominic Gillen, Head of Triathlete/Multisport Program and Head of Swim Program, Professional Triathlete (full time staff)
Dominic, who has been competing professionally as a triathlete since 2001, joined TARGETRAINING full time in 2007.   He has established a strong program for TARGETRAINING in the water as well as grown the running program. He quickly found success in triathlons. Dominic started his career as a swimmer, lettering all four years for the University of Connecticut. Dominic's triathlon focus has been70.3 events, where he has climbed as high as second (2001 Timberman).   Dominic has achieved outstanding success in XTerra events, finishing as high as 4th in XTerra Worlds in Hawaii. He is also an elite cyclist (including cyclocross) and a strong mountain biker.  Dom works closely with Eneas as well as the triathlon coaching group and brings deep experience and focus to the triathlon program.

 

Carlos Restrepo, Cycling Coach and Professional Mechanic (full time staff)
Growing up in Colombia, Carlos tried his first bicycle race at age 14 under the encouragement of his older brother, who was also a racer. Carlos was hooked. He worked his way through the sport, and raced as a professional for 6 years in Colombia. Always determined to know everything possible about his sport, Carlos devoted most of his time studying all aspects: coaching, training, racing, history, biomechanics, bicycle building, etc. He received a degree in Physical Education from the University of Politecnico in Colombia, and brings over 20 years of experience in the bicycle industry to TARGETRAINING. He is a USCF Expert Level certified coach, and gives his clients a well-rounded structure for their training, whether they are aiming for their first mass-start event, or trying to break into the top-10 at national-caliber races.

Matt Baldwin, Tri & Cycle Shop manager and Cycling Coach (full time staff)
Matt comes to TARGETRAINING with 10 years of retail management experience and a compelling story testifying to the importance of effective training. Growing up a hockey player and sailboat racer, Matt occasionally let his weight get up over 200 lbs. At 5’9”, 200 lbs didn’t sit well on this native of Lebanon, CT. He vowed to get fit, and rode his way through he ranks of local bike races. He figured that if he was fast at 200 lbs and a Cat 3, what would actually happen if he trained and kept the weight off? Matt firmly believes in combating laziness with determination, motivation, and proper structure; and he applied this conviction to his training. He upgraded to a Cat 1 and consistently earns top placings in New England Pro 1,2 bike races. He is finishing his degree in Marketing at WestConn and lives in Danbury, CT with his fiancé Alescia.

Max Veiga, Tri & Cycle Shop all-around expert & Cycling Coach (full time staff)
Max has been racing for TARGETRAINING for 4 years. He started out as an expert mountain biker, switched to the road and has not looked back.  Max is also a strong runner, both on the trails and the road. Max worked for many years in the wholesaling/importing side of the bicycle industry.  So there are few products and companies that Max does not know.  And he makes a point of testing and owning as much product as possible.  He is also an incredibly good guy who makes everyone, regardless of their experience level, feel at ease.  Stop by Tri&Cycle to say hello to Max.

 

Tyler Johnson, Head of Running Program, Triathlete Coach & Instructor,  Professional Triathlete, Professional Mountain Biker, Elite Cyclist and Cyclocross Racer (full time staff)
Currently ranked among the top 10 off-road triathletes in the professional US circuit, Tyler has gotten 3rd in the most recent XTerra Championship Series Race in Virginia. An accomplished runner, road cyclist and cyclocross rider (he has won an internationally sanctioned cyclocross event) on top of his pro mountain biking pedigree, Tyler is an incredible addition to the team. He has a soft touch with clients, great knowledge about running, excellent insight into race preparation, and a desire to help others improve.  He is a delight to have and a key addition to our full time staff.  You will see him at plenty of local events -- he enjoys racing and mingling with clients at races.

Tyler Johnson, 28, of TARGETRAINING was first place winner in the 5K  run as part of the 30th Annual Minute Man Race at Westport’s Compo Beach. WestportNow.com photo
 

Greg Stewart, Triathlon Coach (limited availability)
Greg has been racing for over 12 years and has competed at the Duathlon World Championships, has multiple age-group wins, numerous top-ten overall finishes, and was the overall champion at the Madison Tri Sprint. He does everything from sprint to Ironman races including a 9:35 at Ironman Switzerland.With the experience of being a leader of multiple sports teams, Greg knows how to motivate people and help them exceed their own expectations.Greg lives in Norwalk, CT with his wife and baby daughter.

 

David Mossé, Captain of Men's Triathlon Team/Triathlon Coach & Instructor (limited availability)
David has been active in Triathlon since 2000. Starting with shorter distance races (Escape from Alcatraz, LA Tri., NYC Tri.), David eventually graduated to Half Ironman (Eagleman, Wildflower, Musselman) and full Ironman (Idaho, Placid, Wisconsin, Arizona) distance races, culminating with qualification to the 2004 Ironman World Championships in Kona. David is incredibly passionate about the sport, has a very good understanding of mechanics, physiology and nutrition, and recognizes there is always more to learn. A resident of Weston, CT with wife Danielle and three young boys, he is excited to help continue building the multisport community in Fairfield County by promoting the principles of good health, dedication and balance for athletes of all ages.

Laurie Brannigan, Triathlete Instructor & Coach (on maternity leave)
Captain of the TARGETRAINING women's triathlon team, Laurie is a consistent top-finisher in her age group.   Her background as a collegiate swimmer, all-around ability as a runner (3:30 marathon) and skills as a cyclist (she hangs with the TARGETRAINING cyclists on training rides) taught her what it takes to succeed in athletics. A triathlete for over 20 years, Laurie competed in the Hawaii IM in 1995, 1996 with a PR of 11:44.  She won her age group in the ’06 Mossman sprint tri, Park City Mossmman Tri, and was first overall woman in the ITP Tri. She also has qualified for and competed in the 70.3 World Championships by qualifying at Eagleman 70.3. Thus, her race experience provides her with excellent insight into triathlons, which she in turn applies to her coaching. Laurie has a gentle touch with her clients but also knows what it takes to win. Laurie lives with her husband and young children Westport CT.

 

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Coaches on the Go. These excellent coaches travel a lot but manage to stay in close contact with their clients.  Not coincidentally, they race full time...

Jordan Rapp, Multi-Sport Coach, Professional Triathlete
Jordan lives in Westchester, NY and trains in Flagstaff, AZ and Victoria, BC. Jordan is a serious student of triathlon and athletics in general. The guru and supervisor for our Westport, CT-based training program as well as working with multisport clients outside the area, Jordan uses his mechanical and aerospace engineering degree from Princeton University to optimize the technological aspects of racing for both his clients and himself.  In 2006, after three seasons of age-group triathlon racing, Jordan turned professional with a focus on the half-I ron/70.3 distance. He won the Niantic Sprint for the third straight year, placed 1st at ITPMan, 5th at the Timberman 70.3, and 6th in the Florida 70.3 with a blistering 2:08 on the bike (fastest split of the day). At Vineman 70.3 he had the second fastest bike split in a stacked field en route to 8th place overall.  And at the Clearwater 70.3 World Championships, he again turned in the second fastest bike split of the day (2:05:15) on his way to a top-20 finish among the pro field. For 2007, his focus is again on the Ironman 70.3 series.
In 2006, Jordan’s clients had numerous age group podium finishes, while two qualified for the 70.3 World Championships. He currently coaches athletes from all disciplines; from a first timer focusing on Sprint to an Ironman heading to Kona.

 

Anthony Colby, Cycling Coach
Anthony has been a TARGETRAINING coach for two years, bringing a a degree in exercise physiology and an intuitive and experience based understanding of what it takes to succeed to his clients.  He rides for Colavita-Sutter Home Wines presented by Cooking Light's Professional Cycling Team in 2007 and rode for TARGETRAINING's Professional Cycling Team in 2006.   As talented as he is, Anthony has overcome adversity in the process of attaining his goals. Last season he got injured in an early season race in Mexico yet went on to finish 20th in the Tour de Georgia.  He got injured again later that year yet finished 24th in the 2007 Tour of California and podiumed in the 2007 Sequoia Time Trial.  Anthony started racing competitively when he was 16 as a member of his high school mountain bike team in Maine. He continued racing at Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO (he still lives in Durango), where he earned two national championship titles.  Anthony may be found on his cross bike, his mountain bike, hiking/camping or riding his road bike.  During the summer, you may see him in Westport, Massachusetts near the beach when he is not training or racing.

Christopher Jones, Cycling Coach
Christopher joined TARGETRAINING's racing squad in the middle of last year the the Tour de Toona and this year is racing for Nerac's Professional Cycling Team.  Chris spends his off-season instructing TARGETRAINING clients in indoor sessions, from aspiring juniors to masters racers.  Chris has a soft touch with clients and listens well. This may be a result of his California roots.  Chris's accomplishments as a cyclist have at least in part come through his focus and patience.  He applies this approach when working with clients.  Chris may be found doing cyclocross when the weather gets cold and heading to California during the spring to compete in races like San Dimas and Redlands.  He then returns back to the Northeast where he resides with his lovely wife in New Haven.