Athlete Bio

Zach "New Mint" Millican - athlete bio

Cliff Scherb ·

Athlete Bio

Age: M35-39

Geography: Tristar Athletes Midwest

State: Michigan, Traverse City

Fun facts: Zach is an applied Tristar Athlete who strikes balance between fitness and family. New to triathlon his ascent into fitness has been faster than the usual timeline we see for our athletes. Zach started last year and dedicated himself towards our nutrition approach as well as incorporating proper heart rate based training to build a rock solid base that he is now leveraging.

Bio, goals and races: Taking on the Traverse city 70.3 (His hometown race) has been the focus of this season. Placing third in his age group at the Cherryland Olympic in the past month was proof positive that he is on track for a break through half ironman race. …So new and already with great results!

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  • Zach upgraded his bike this season and got it dialed in with his coaches to help him run well off the bike.

  • Improved VO2 max; Leaning out was one of the keys to his massive improvement as his aerobic capacity has accelerated.

  • Trains with a Wahoo Kicrk/Zwift setup to deliver his training peaks sessions with accuracy and to beat out the Michigan winters.

  • Open water; Zach has the regular summer opportunity to practice his open water swims which helps build confidence towards raceday.

  • Has been fueling “clean” with slow burning carbs in training.

  • Tristar ELITE team member

Custom training plan + advanced coaching education to support Zach’s races, training and goals.

“Training plan-for success” - Zach’s sessions and season planning to support his goals

Meet the Coaching team working together to help Zach

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Kyle Halloran, TSA Level III Coach
Kyle Halloran, TSA Level III Coach

Kyle is an All-American triathlete looking to shift his focus towards coaching and helping other triathletes realize their potential, physically and mentally. He knows the impact an informed and empathetic coach can have an an individual’s life, and hopes to have a similar impact on the lives of others he will coach. 

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Suzanne Turner, TSA Level II Coach
Suzanne Turner, TSA Level II Coach

As the adage goes, there is no ”I” in team and I want to join your team, helping get you to the start and finish lines of your races.  I enjoy creating individualized training plans that reward discipline and consistency as well as providing experienced guidance to achieve your goals." —Coach Suzanne Turner

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Attila Kelemen, TSA Level III Coach
Attila Kelemen, TSA Level III Coach

"Consistency trumps 'big days'. Continuously making deposits in the fitness bank, as small as they may sometimes seem, will make a big withdrawal on race day that much more manageable. That said, every so often 'life happens' and some course-correction is inevitable - that's where the TriStar coaching approach, backed by science and experience, is guaranteed to make a difference." —Coach Attila Kelemen

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Adam Daniels, TSA Level III Coach
Adam Daniels, TSA Level III Coach

Adam Daniels is a coach, ultra runner and triathlete based in Boulder, CO. Adam developed his passion for triathlon after many years as a runner and much encouragement from his peers to give it a “tri”. After suffering an injury, Adam started swimming and biking to satisfy his need for an active lifestyle. “It was a much needed break from the thousands of running miles logged training and racing. I developed a whole new competitive drive”. So Adam set out to take on the triathlon world.

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Cliff Scherb, Principal Coach TSA Level III
Cliff Scherb, Principal Coach TSA Level III

Cliff Scherb  – Internet endurance consultant is an active triathlete and head of the TriStar Athletes North American and Global Teams.  As the founder and principal coach of TriStar Athletes LLC, he works with the ELITE and MENTORSHIP teams to help athletes, balance training stress, nutrition, and peak for top performances.  Coaching for 15+ years with over 250+ life years of coaching experience, Cliff imparts this knowledge to aspiring athletes and coaches. 

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Haluk Sarci, TSA Level II Coach
Haluk Sarci, TSA Level II Coach

Haluk has been helping elite athletes achieve their maximum potential for over fifteen years. Haluk is excited to be part of the TriStar coaching team, bringing a wealth of racing and coaching experience to all of his athletes.

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