The Best Results Come When
You Enjoy the Process

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Peter Russo is a Certified Triathlon and Swim Smooth coach / instructor. He is a former professional triathlete, and has been assisting athletes reach their goals for over 15 years.

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 travel 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.

"I hired a coach to help me squeeze what needed to be done into the amount of time I had available each week." - Paulo M.

"I hired a coach to help me squeeze what needed to be done into the amount of time I had available each week." - Paulo M.

 

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

  • Swim Smooth Certified Coach

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Racing Experience

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

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

  • 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

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