What We Stand For

On Monday mornings, I routinely check Strava’s Kain Performance Club Page so I can share last week’s stack rankings on Facebook.

This afternoon, I scrolled to the bottom and these words jumped out at me:

Go hard, be safe, and have fun. This is what we stand for.

Those words remind me of why I’m a part of Kain. Triathlon is an individual sport, so why be part of a “team”? There are so many reasons, aren’t there? Including mentoring, personalized training plans, fixed schedules, coached workouts, acWhat countability, fun, cool gear, friends… and in addition to that, Strava reminded me of the unwritten “values” we share.

If you follow the link to what Strava stands for, it reads: “We Know The Rules. We Rest. We Give Kudos to Sportsmanship. We Think Ahead. We’ve Got Each Other’s Backs.” Love this.

These are great guideposts to live by. Here’s what Strava says about each guidepost:

We Know The Rules

“Laws and rules are created for our protection. Cycling, running and swimming are inherently dangerous and following the law, and common sense, when it comes to traffic, weather, or conditions, reduces our odds of getting hurt or hurting others. It’s as simple as that.” I second that.

We Rest

“We listen to our bodies to avoid injury and we inspire in ways other than by being number one. We don’t burn ourselves out. We enjoy our recovery days because they too tell our story on Strava.” Our Coaches, Chiros, Massage Therapist and MD sponsors would second that. Gotta love Mondays!

We Give Kudos to Sportsmanship

“We all want to get kudos by being great at our sport. We are courteous and treat others with respect. We earn our spots on the leaderboards through clean competition.” Our Coaches are great examples of this, they never make you feel small. Always lifting you up. We share a cooperative space with each other, and other teams, with open arms to the triathlon community. We always go out of our way to shake hands with competitors.

We’ve Got Each Other’s Backs

“We watch out for one another. The community does what it can to keep things safe for everyone by looking out for potentially dangerous situations and flagging segments as hazardous.” At Kain Performance, we have each other’s backs too. We’re lucky to be part of a team that is always looking out for one another, both on and off the field so to speak. Kain Performance is a family.

For this I am grateful. Kain Performance embodies similar values. And there’s a few more words I’ve heard Pete mention over the years:

No Big Heads. No Whiners. Work Hard. Play Hard.

Did I miss any?

Oh and I almost forgot, last week’s Top 5 were:

Wayne Yurtin
Mike Hatam
Amadeo Casas
Tommy Nosek
Johnny Cerrito

Keep on keepin on, Kain Team!

Best,

Jody Gold, on behalf of Kain Performance

Reference: Strava, http://www.strava.com/stand-with-us

2023-11-02T21:39:54+00:00

I 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

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

After 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

What We Stand For

What We Stand For

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