RussellI joined Kain Performance in 2003 and since then this team and triathlon have become a huge part of my life. Pete and Shari have created a great program lead not only by their coaching but their team concept. We train as a team, we push each other to improve, and on race day we support each other like no other group out there. In the past 7 years we’ve traveled as a team to races in Europe, Hawaii, and of course all over the US. I’ve made great friends along the way and have improved at the sport more then I ever expected.

I’ve gone from a middle of the pack finisher to actually winning my age group in a triathlon this past year. I’ve competed in National Championship races and have finished 50 triathlons including 3 Ironman’s. In 2009 I was part of the Kain Iron team that went to Ironman Austria. The trip and event was a perfect example of a Kain destination race. The 20+ athletes competing combined with their supporters made for a great group of people and an incredible experience on race day that I will always remember.

At Kain it’s all about the team and weather you are an age group winner or a triathlon newbie you’ll fit in. If you’ve got a triathlon goal Kain Performance will help you achieve it. Russell


Wayne
I ran into Pete at my gym in early 2010 and told him about my desire to start competing in the world of triathlons. Of course, I couldn’t swim more than a couple laps in the pool and hadn’t ridden a road bike since I delivered newspapers on a Schwinn Varsity back in the 70′s. Pete got me a great deal using the Kain Performance team discount on a new Specialized bike and all the accessories to go along with it. I began swimming, doing the Tuesday night team brick workouts, and Saturday team rides. Within two months, I completed my first sprint tri. Because I felt so prepared, it was a very positive experience. I had gained a lot of knowledge and insight from Pete, the coaches, and the other people on the team…everything from strategy, to transitions to preparation. I was hooked! Now, eight months later, I’ve completed six triathlons, including two Half-Iron events. I can’t wait to take on Ironman Austria in 2011, with the 30+ people going from Kain Performance. I enjoy the energetic and supportive nature of the folks that comprise Kain Performance. Pete and Shari have a unique way of making training fun and enjoyable and they’ve created a team environment like no other. I couldn’t have picked a better group of people to train with! Wayne

JudyAfter several seasons with Team in Training, I joined Kain Performance to step up my training. I have really noticed an improvement in my running. Pete and Shari are a great team, and you never know what to expect in terms of the workout. Pete can take a hard workout and make it one of the best workouts ever. The other team members provide a lot of energy and team spirit, and make me not want to miss a workout.
Judy

I joined Kain Performance on a Sunday during a Labor Day weekend, back in 2003; I remember that day very well because we had a great swim and run workouts finishing up the day with one of the best parties I have ever been to, just ask Jody!!

I started doing triathlon back in 1993 and since then I’ve joined a few different Tri-clubs but when I came to Kain Performance, I found everything in one place; the best coaching, a great bunch of people with different backgrounds, a diverse variety of workouts year round with weekend training trips, team destination races and of course, lots and lt’s of fun. Pete keeps a good balance for his training programs; be prepared for some serious training and racing but also be prepared for some even more serious FUN.

Personally, my training has improved so much that I think I’ll have a shot to qualify for worlds this year. The only problem training with Kain Performance could be that, after a while, you might not be “Street Legal” any more… Jorge

 


I was bitten by the triathlon bug after a season with TNT. Since joining Kain Performance this summer, my swimming has really improved through practicing the assigned drills, listening to the technique stuff and having one-on-one sessions coached by Becky Gibbs Lavelle. The running economy workouts have helped me make significant improvements in speed, with new personal records for 400m, 800m and 1 mile. I really enjoy Pete and Shari’s coaching style and applicability.
John

First let me express my extreme gratitude for all the guidance you provided me in accomplishing this goal! This entire experience has been nothing short of amazing. Given the limited amount of time I had available to train compounded by the fact that I decided to do this race with little more then two months to prepare speaks volumes about your program. Mike Graham was right, you are a miracle worker! While out on the course I was humbled by how many “Kain” supporters and athletes were around. Every single person that was wearing a Kain Performance said “great job” or “keep it up Kain,” mostly as they passed me on the course LOL. The overwhelming support I received by your athletes was something that I have never experienced before, you have an unbelievable group that train with you and I am so very proud to have been a part of that. And Judy thank you so much for the shout out both on my way out and coming in from the run, absolutely incredible. I could not be happier with the totality of the event. Now I just need to keep moving forward with the progress that we have made and improve those times. It is funny to look back at it and see that my greatest fear was the swim. I reached out and found a group and an incredible coach who made my fear into the best part of the race. The ride was supposed to be my strongest area and it quickly turned into my weakness. The run, well I just knew that was going to suck and it did but I finished. I have many things to work on moving forward and I will be seeking your training assistance again in the future. I can’t thank you enough for allowing me to be a part of your family even though it was for a brief minute. If it is possible I will try to do the Oceanside 70.3 and another race with the new goal of completing a full Ironman possibly in 2016 or early 2017! I hope to have you at my side for those races and you training and coaching to complete them.

Matt