Mark A. Mico
Mark@TriSportCoaching.com
Certifications & Associations
• USA Triathlon certified Expert Level coach 1999 to present
• USA Triathlon Regional Athlete Development Coordinator 2006-2008
• USA Triathlon Association Athlete
• USA Cycling certified ELITE Level coach 1998 to present
• Team USA member of 2007 and 2009 World Championships Triathlon Team
• USA Track & Field Level 1 Certified Coach
• USA Track & Field Association Athlete
Recent Top Achievements
2011
- 19th Xterra Triathlon WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS age group (Hawaii)
- 3th Xterra Deuces Wild age group; qualified for Xterra World Championships
2010
- 12th (Team) Tibros Rankasstafetten Relay Run (Sweden)
- 4th Xterra Deuces Wild age group
- 1st Socorro Chile Triathlon age group
2009
- 1st Deschutes Dash Triathlon age group, 1st Masters division, 4th overall
- 4th Chain Breaker MTB race USAC Sport category
- 7th COCC Turkey 5k Run
2008 Fall 2008 - Became full time student in Exercise Physiology
- 6th U.S. National Triathlon Championships, 1/2 Max Long Course in Las Vegas, NV.
· Qualified for 2009 World Triathlon Championships in Perth, AUS.
- Arizona Rock & Roll ½ Marathon finisher
- 1st Mesilla Valley Track Club Triathlon, 5th overall
- 1st Masters Deshutes Dash Sprint Triathlon, 1st Age group, 4th overall
- 7th COCC Jungle Run
- 9th COCC Turkey 5k Run
2007
- 17th ITU World Triathlon Championships in Lorient, France, 2nd US – Long Course
- USAT All American Team - Honorable Mention
- Qualified for all United States Triathlon Championships for 2007-2008
- CHAMPION Southwest Challenge Series Triathlon Series 45-49 Age Group (8 RACE TRI SERIES)
- CHAMPION Deuces Wild Tri Festival; 1/2 Ironman and Xterra Tri’s (combined triathlon times)
· 3rd Deuces Wild ½ Ironman (Saturday) & 2nd Deuces Wild Xterra (Sunday)
- 1st Stealth Sprint Triathlon, 2nd overall
- 1st Socorro Chile Sprint Tri, 4th overall
- 1st B & S Olympic Triathlon, top 10 overall
- 1st MVTC Sprint triathlon top, 10 overall
- 2nd Jay Benson Triathlon, top 10 overall
- 2nd Polar Bear Sprint triathlon, top 10 overall
- Tucson ½ Marathon Finisher
- Arizona R & R ½ Marathon Finisher
- Mt. Taylor Quadrathlon Finisher (bike-run-ski-snowshoe-ski-run-bike Mt Taylor Peak)
2006
- 1st MVTC Sprint Triathlon 40-44
- 1st Bottomless Triathlon 40-44
- 3rd Sandia Challenge Road race 40-44
- 4th Pararito Punishment MTB race 44-44
- 5th Sandia Challenge MTB Duathlon 40-44
- Bataan Death March Marathon finisher
- Arizona R & R ½ Marathon finisher
- San Diego R & R Marathon finisher
2005
- CHAMPION Southwest Challenge Triathlon Series 40-44 Age Group
- 2nd Milkman Sprint triathlon, ‘Best of the West’ competition 40-44
- 1st Mexico Shrimpman Olympic Triathlon 40-44
- 1st Lake Havasu Olympic triathlon, 40-44
- 1st MVTC Sprint triathlon, 40-44
- 1st Leveland Sprint triathlon, 40-44
- 1st Bottomless Triathlon, 40-44
- 9th Buffalo Spring Lake 1/2 Ironman
2004
- CHAMPION Southwest Challenge Triathlon Series 40-44 Age Group (8 RACE TRI SERIES)
- 2nd USAT Regional Triathlon Championships 40-44 age group
- Attendee “ Art & Science of Triathlon” International Coaching Symposium OTC, CO.
- Attendee USA Cycling Coaching Conference, “Cycling Summit 04’ OTC, CO.
- 1st M & M Olympic distance Tri, Lubbock, TX 40-44
- 1st MVTC Sprint triathlon, 40-44
- 1st Leveland Sprint triathlon, 40-44
- 1st Bottomless Triathlon, 40-44
- 15th Buffalo Springs Lake 1/2 Ironman 40-44
- Double Century One Day Ride -- Albuquerque, NM to Durango, CO -202 miles
- Coach - Tri Sport Junior Triathlon Team & University of New Mexico Triathlon Team
2003
- CHAMPION Southwest Challenge Triathlon Series 40-44 Age Group (8 RACE TRI SERIES)
- 2nd AG USAT Rocky Mtn Regional Championships 40-44
- USAT Expert Certification Course, Olympic Training Center, Co. Springs, CO
- 1st AG, 2nd Overall, Kennebunk, Maine Sprint Triathlon 40-44
- 1st B & S Olympic distance Tri, Lubbock, TX 40-44
- 1st MVTC Sprint triathlon, 40-44
- 1st Wind Sprint triathlon, 40-44
- 1st Bottomless Triathlon, 40-44
- 1st Polar Bear Triathlon 40-44 Age Group
- 3rd Las Vegas Olympic Triathlon 40-44
- Coach - Tri Sport Junior Triathlon Team & Rio Rancho High School Mountain Bike Team
2002
- CHAMPION NM State Amateur MTB Downhill Championships
- 2nd NM State Cyclo-Cross Championships Masters Men
- 2nd NM Regional Triathlon Championships 40-44, 11th overall
- 1st Mesilla Valley Triathlon 40-44, 9th overall
- Ironman Utah Finisher including the ‘IRONDEATH SWIM’
- 1st Polar Bear Triathlon 40-44 Age Group, 7th overall
· Coach – Rio Rancho High School MTB Team, Cyclo-Cross Team 2002 CHAMPIONS NM High School State Championships MTB
- Coach – Tri-Sport Racing Triathlon Team 2002 CHAMPIONS New Mexico Triathlon Club Championships
2001
- CHAMPION Southwest Challenge Triathlon/Duathlon Series 35-39 Age Group (8 RACE SERIES)
- USAT Coaching Level I course, OTC, CO
- Ironman California 2.4mile swim/112mile bike/26.2 mile run - 10:55 finisher
- Oklahoma Marathon Tulsa, OK. Top 50 finish in 3:39:05 (36th overall)
- New Mexico Record Challenge 40k Cycling Time Trials. Finished 5th Masters w/ 59:17
- Head Coach; Tri-Sport Racing Triathlon Team.
- Head Coach ; Rio Rancho High School MTB Team, Cyclo-Cross Team
· RRHS CHAMPION 2001 NMHS State MTB Team
2000
- CHAMPION Southwest Challenge Triathlon/Duathlon Series 35-39 Age Group (8 RACE SERIES)
- USA Cycling Coaching Expert Course, Olympic Training Center, Co. Springs, CO
- Top 100 finish US National Iron Distance Tri Championships, Great Floridian Clermont, FL
· 2.4 mile swim/112 bike/26.2 run
- New Mexico Record Challenge 40k Cycling Time Trials. Finished 4th Masters w/ 59:09
- Tour De Phoenix 70 mile Cycling Classic. 2:55:38 --Platinum Award Winner
- Prescott Whiskey Row Marathon. Finished 7th in age group/53rd overall
- Head Coach; Tri-Sport Triathlon Team, Rio Rancho High School MTB & RRHS Cyclocross
· RRHS 2000 NM State 2nd Place MTB Team Champions
*1999 & Previous available upon request
Athletic & Personal Information:
Starting as a long distance runner with Gahanna Lincoln Middle school in 1976, going on to run Ohio High School Cross Country State Championships in 1978 led to a lifelong passion for running and endurance athletics.
Now professionally coaching runners, cyclists, swimmers and triathletes along with a lifetime of competition, I work with junior beginners through Ironman Worlds qualifiers and Elite Professionals on the ITU Worlds Circuit. I enjoy helping all to achieve and succeed at the goals they desire. By coaching individuals, promoting local clubs for juniors and seniors, and promoting local race events I strive to encourage amateur through expert athlete participation in our community.
As a member of Team USA, I am ranked as one of the top master triathletes in the United States, placing 2nd for the United States & 17th overall in 45-49 AG at World Long Course Championships in Lorient, France in 2007. I qualified for Team USA in 2009 at Triathlon World Championships (Long Course) in Perth, Australia. 2011 brought another World Championship slot for Xterra off-road triathlon in Maui, placing 19th of 70 athletes in my category.
From 2008 through 2012 I have backed off training & racing, as I focus on my college education in Exercise Physiology & Sport Administration. During my education I will be continuing my certifications and conferences with US & Foreign Coaching Federations, while coaching athletes part-time. I continue to strive to be one of the top endurance coaches in the United States.