About

World-class triathlon coaching
in Tucson, AZ

It’s not just about the results. The best results come from enjoying the process
I understand you hire a coach for results… to reach your potential. I also know, from 30 years of racing and training, the best results come from enjoying the process.
In addition to making sure you are moving forward in your training, I want to make sure all the athletes I coach are enjoying their time training. The results speak for them self.

How a guy from Rhode Island ended up in Tucson, Arizona

At the end of 2019, my family had the opportunity to relocate to Tucson, AZ. As a life-long New Englander, it was a difficult decision…okay, it was the middle of winter, and not that difficult a decision. I previously ran training camps in Tucson, and fell in love with the area. Moving here full-time provides me an exciting new opportunity to expand my coaching services to include new friends & athletes, more training camps, Swim Smooth video analysis and swim groups (in outdoor pools), and expanded running & triathlon coaching.

I will be traveling back to New England regularly to allow for meeting with athletes and Swim Smooth video analysis.

I coach athletes on a global basis, so regardless of your location, we can help you reach your potential.

About Peter Russo

Peter Russo

Experience

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Peter has been training and racing triathlons for over 30 years. Some of his triathlon career highlights include:

Coaching Certifications

  • USAT Level 2 Certified Coach
  • USAT Paratriathlon Certified Coach
  • USAT Youth and Juniors Certified Coach
  • Ironman Certified Coach
  • USMS Level 2 Certified
  • Training Peaks Level 2 Certified Coach

Racing Experience

Over 20 Ironman Finishes beginning in 1990, including several appearances at the Hawaiian Ironman World Championship – Kona, HI

  • 2016 Ironman World Championship – Kona, HI – Qualified
  • 2015 Ironman Los Cabos – 1st Age Group, 21st overall
  • 2013 Qualified USA Triathlon Sprint World Championship – London, UK
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2012 Abu Dhabi International Sprint Distance – 6th place overall
  • 2009 Ironman Florida – 2nd in Age Group, All-American status
  • 2006 Ironman Florida – 1st in Age Group, 26th overall
  • 1998 Ironman Brazil – 5th overall (PR: 9:09:40)
  • 1995 Endurance Champion
  • 1994 New England Runner – Triathlete of the Year