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You know that to be your best, you want the guidance of someone who has done it before.
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)
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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. |
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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. |
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 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Suzie Snyder
Coach and Training Specialist
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Suzie's expertise comes from a diverse coaching experience as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Suzie is also a certified coach with USA Triathlon, Cycling and Weightlifting. Suzie earned a Master's degree in Exercise Science from Springfield College and combines her education with experience in all facets of athleticism in daily coaching practice. Suzie contributes written work for various NSCA publications and contributed to the development of the Tactical Strength and Conditioning (TSAC) Program. TSAC was developed for law enforcement officers, military members and firefighters to improve physical fitness and optimize physical performance in the line of duty. Suzie’s athletic background is in running and swimming and has been a successful triathlete for six years, competing in both road and off-road races. |
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