Heart Zones Coaching

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Your Chicago Northwest Suburban Coaches

Susan Kane

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Certifications:  ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, Heart Zones Certified Triathlon Coach, Heart Zones Certified Personal Trainer Level 3

Bio:  Susan has completed thirteen sprint distance triathlons, three Olympic distance tris, two half-marathons, half century rides and numerous other events. Completing her first triathlon at the age of 42 was one of Susan’s most empowering life experiences. She now enthusiastically shares her passion for the sport of triathlon and empowerment of women as a coach for Heart Zones Coaching. This is Susan’s fourth year coaching. She is a certified Personal TrainerSM through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). As a member of Susan’s training team, you will have fun in a supportive environment designed to bring success in completing your first triathlon or in improving your performance if you were “self-coached” in prior triathlon endeavors. Susan is also author of Flying Over the Finish Line: Women’s Triathletes’ Stories of Life.

Sarah Cummins

Co-Coach Sarah Cummins values sport, competition, variety and fun all wrapped into one. She grew up competing in swimming and gymnastics and to this day feels like a kid when riding her bike. After watching Julie Moss’ epic finish at Kona Ironman in 1982, Sarah knew she had to eventually try triathlon…..and has been hooked ever since competing in her first sprint race in 1989. Since then she has competed in many sprint and olympic triathlons (> 40), and the 2008 Madison Ironman race. Other interests include road & mountain biking, cyclocross in the fall, and running events from 5K to marathon.

Sarah has found that sharing her passion with newcomers to the sport of triathlon has been a true joy! Helping others to overcome their fears and cross the finish line is second to none! She has been a workout leader for the 2008 Danskin race and the 2009 and 2010 Trek Triathlon races. She is currently working on pursuing her Heartzones Coaching Certification. Certified in Heart Zones Threshold and Power Certifications.

Testimonials:

“Thank you so much. Being a member of your team was the greatest experience!!. Thank you for your encouragement and patience. Can’t wait ‘til the next Tri.” --Robyn Huber. 2009 Team Member

“Thanks for making me a “TRIATHLETE”! Now I know I can do anything!--Cindy Johnson 2009 Team Member

“Thank you for being an inspiration in my life and giving me so much good. I love triathlons because of you!” --Pamela Saul.3rd year Team Member.

“I had such an amazing experience being part of Heart Zones Coaching, in large part due to YOU and the other tri women.” --Judy Fabiano. 2009 Team Member

"You have inspired all of us in so many ways and gave us all confidence in knowing we can do anything we want to!  Thank you for being our coach and we hope to do this again next year!" --2008 Team Danskin Chicago Northwest Suburbs

"I was so excited with how much fun I had at Danskin that I decided to seriously train and do one more even this year.  ...It started out as an attempt just to see if I could finish an event, but is turning into a lifestyle.  Thanks to you and the workout leaders for making the journey so much fun and for your constant encouragement.  I'm sure I wouldn't be pursuing this if I hadn't met you and the team.  Thanks so much for everything." --Sarah Berszoner