Coach Rob Wissolik
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The words Passion, Patience, Encouragement, Enthusiasm, Expertise and Commitment best describe the coaching qualities of Rob Wissolik. A successful distance runner in High School and College, Rob was drawn to the sport of triathlon as a way of diversifying his high-mileage running regimen. Not long after signing up for his first race, he found the perfect outlet for fitness, friendship, camaraderie and competition with the sport of triathlon.
Although Rob has won championship races in high school, college and beyond, he has the experience, patience and desire to coach new and wannabe triathletes into the sport. From Sprint Triathlons to the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii, Rob has everything is takes to help you reach your dreams. Rob is a Level 1 USAT Certified Triathlon Coach and Masters Swim Coach.
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Help athletes reach maximum potential |
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Take athletes to the next level in sport |
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Welcome and introduce new athletes to multisport training and racing |
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| Notable Races |
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Chatham High School, Chatham, NJ |
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1993 |
NJSIAA Meet of Champions |
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Merrimack College, North Andover Massachusetts |
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1993 |
N.E. 10 Freshman of the Year |
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1996 |
1996 N.E. 10 Conference Champion |
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4th ECAC |
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| Post College |
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Notable Marathon Races:
3 time Boston Marathoner (PR 2:47), Dublin Marathon, San Diego Rock & Roll Marathon, Ocean State Marathon, Chicago Marathon (PR 2:38)
Notable 1/2 Ironman Races:
Blackwater Eagleman, Ralph's, St. Croix (2nd Place and Ironman Hawaii Qualifer), Buffalo Springs, Disney, Tupper Lake Tin Man, Firm Man, Lake Geneva Extreme Triathlon (1st place overall), Whirlpool Steelhead 70.3, Clearwater 70.3 World Championships
Notable Ironman Races:
Hawaii Ironman World Championships, 3 time Ironman USA Lake Placid finisher, Ironman Florida, Ironman Arizona, Ironman Canada, Ironman USA Lake Placid, Ironman Wisconsin |
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| Future Events |
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Ironman Qualifiers:
2008 Eagleman 70.3, Ironman Couer d'Alene, Racine ½ Iron Distance Newfoundland 70.3
2009-2010 Ironman South Africa, Ironman Brazil. Ironman Switzerland |
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| Community Involvement |
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CARA Road Race Circuit |
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Team in Training |
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Findlay Strider |
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Team Toledo Triathlon Club |
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Toledo Area Road Runner Member |
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Volunteer at various races |
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Masters Swim Coach at Lake Shore Athletic Club, Downtown and Illinois Center |
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| Triathlon Coaching |
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Founder of Energy Fitness Coaching, LLC |
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Running Coach, Triathlon Coach, and Swim Coach |
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USAT Level 1 Coach |
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| Education |
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B.S. Civil Engineering–Merrimack College |
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Scholarship – Ran Cross Country and Track competitively at collegiate level |
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| Full Time Position |
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Leopardo Company, Chicago, IL |
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Project Manager |
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