Heather Nichols

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Heather Nichols

Triathlon/Cycling Coach

The Basics

Heather Nichols is a competitive triathlete and cyclist and loves all things related to endurance sports. She made her start in endurance sports through running and mountain biking in 1999. Before her start in triathlon, she competed in running both in road and trail races up to the marathon distance.  Her first triathlon was in 2011 and first cycling race was in 2017. She is a member of the Marx-Bensdorf/BPC Cycling Team. 

During the day she wears many hats. She is a Certified Personal Trainer through National Academy of Sports Medicine, a Strength and Conditioning Coach and Certified Group Exercise Instructor with 25+ years under her belt in the fitness industry. Her family is of utmost importance to her and without them, she wouldn’t be where she is today. Her daughter Stella (18) is a competitive runner as well.

Notable Action

As an athlete
USAC Category 4 Racer USAT Nationals Qualifier 2x Ironman 70.3 Finisher PR’s: 5k-24:30, 1/2M- 1:52:00, Oly tri-2:45:41
As a coach
Coached many athletes to their first or fastest finish in many different distances and disciplines. Ironman World Championship and 70.3 World Championship qualifiers, podium toppers, and recently had her first athlete sign a pro cycling contract.