Taryn Zappia
The coach:
taryn Zappia
Specialty: Triathlon, Swimming
Current Location: Indianapolis, IN
Languages: English
Education / Background: BS in Finance, Indiana University
Athletic Highlights:
1st at Knoxville Atomic Man 70.3
7th at the 2023 Ironman 70.3 Steelhead
12th at the 2021 Ironman 70.3 Texas
Available Coaching Plans: The Works, Bronze, Silver, and Gold
Certifications
Bio
Taryn, a former competitive swimmer, specialized in long-distance and open water events. She embarked on her triathlon journey seeking a fresh challenge and a way to maintain her fitness while launching her consulting career. Taryn is a seasoned 70.3 finisher, an IRONMAN athlete, and an ultra-runner, with seven years of experience in endurance sports.
Taryn's coaching expertise spans a broad spectrum of athletic abilities. She has guided novices to multi-sport athletes and multiple-time IRONMAN and Boston Marathon qualifiers. Taryn derives immense satisfaction from assisting athletes as they undertake new challenges and strive to reach their goals.
She works closely with her athletes to manage demanding schedules, helping them balance their athletic aspirations with personal and family obligations. Taryn adopts a cooperative, communicative approach with her athletes, ensuring necessary adjustments are made and motivation levels remain high. She eagerly anticipates helping you cross numerous future finish lines!
Fun Facts
Favorite race: Ironman 70.3 St George
Ultimate athletic goal: Qualify for Ironman World Championship
Favorite fuel: Joje PB&J bars
Favorite off season hobbies: Spending time with my family and corgi, Enzo, and reading
AthlEte Testimonials
Check out what Taryn’s athletes are saying!
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"I started training with her when I decided to take on my first 140.6. At that time, I’d been competing for a few years as a triathlete, but without any real structure to my training.
From the get-go, she started helping me identify where I needed to focus, including some critical course corrections, and she showed me how to work through a much more consistent, thorough plan. And whenever I have a question about nutrition, gear, race logistics, or any of the other granularities for triathlons, she always gets right back to me with great advice.
Over that time my performance – and more importantly my overall health and fitness – have vastly improved to the point I’m in the best shape I’ve ever been in. All of that got me across the finish line at my first full IM in under 12 hours – and of course, when I was done, I already had a message from her congratulating me."
- Dan Human
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“There is only one word to describe Coach Taryn and that is incredible. She has guided me to 3 top 5 Ironman 70.3 age group podium performances, 2 full Ironman finishes, and a Boston Marathon qualifier time among many other personal goals. As a physician, my schedule can be very challenging, but Taryn is flexible, understanding, and encouraging. If you want someone who can understand your style, provide unwavering support, and get you to your goals, I highly recommend Taryn as your coach.”
- Ashley Heyman
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