Mari Fridenmaker
"I am thrilled to serve as the Coach of Peachtree Tri Club! I love seeing athletes accomplish more than they ever thought they could. Most of us have no idea how far we can reach. My goal is to help the athletes of the club achieve their goals!"
Coaching Experience:
President and Head Coach, Blue Iron Coaching, LLC (2010 – Present)
Coached all levels of athletes from Sprint to Ironman (2008 – Present)
Certifications:
USA Triathlon, Level I Certified Coach (2008 – Present)
USA Swimming, Member Coach (2009 - Present)
Water Safety for Swim Instructors (2008 - Present)
Adult CPR/First Aid (2008 – Present)
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration - The Ohio State University, 1993
Athletic Highlights:
Finisher of Over 30 Triathlons, Sprint to Ironman
3rd in Age Group, Clemson Sprint Triathlon, 2011
Finisher, USA Triathlon Age Group National Championship Race, 2010
1st in Age Group, Turtle Crawl Olympic Triathlon, 2010
6th in Age Group, The Florida Challenge Half Ironman, 2007
Finisher, Ironman USA (Lake Placid), 2006
Finisher, Ironman Coeur d’Alene, 2005
Contributions to the Community:
ZOOMA Atlanta Half Marathon & 5K – Ambassador (2011)
Drew Charter School – Instructor for After School Triathlon Program (August – December 2011)
Achieve Kids Tri - Head Coach (Summer 2011)
Tri-Kids, Inc. – Volunteer (2008 – Present), Swim Coach (2011 Spring Season)
Peachtree Tri Club – Founder (2006), President (2006 – 2009), Vice President (2010), Club Coach (2011 – Present)
Georgia Eye Bank – Board of Trustees Member (2006 – Present), Volunteer Coordination Chairperson (2007 – Present)
Vision Trek 10K Trail Run – Race Director (2008 – Present)
Getting2Tri Camp – Volunteer (2009 – 2011)
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training Triathlon Program – Participant and Mentor (2003 – 2004)
Contact Coach Mari if you have any questions or if you want more information about personalized coaching.
Club members receive a 10% discount toward services*.
* Discount is toward 2012 rates and does not apply toward Blue Iron Swim Team or Private Lessons.
404.667.0817
mari@blueironcoaching.com
Follow Coach Mari on twitter @TriMariFri
http://blueironcoaching.com/
Your Personal Victory!
Mari Fridenmaker is a coach with Peachtree Tri Club (PTC) as an added benefit to members. Any advice and/or training tips given by Mari Fridenmaker at group workouts, clinics, in person, via email or telephone, should be taken at your own risk. Be advised that there are risks associated with exercise and triathlon. Seek medical attention to be sure you are physically fit to participate in PTC events, group workouts, clinics, etc. By participating in PTC events and/or taking advice from Mari Fridenmaker, you agree to fully release and hold harmless PTC and Mari Fridenmaker in the event of death, bodily injury, damage or loss or inconvenience suffered as a result your participation.
