FLYT Performance

05/23/2026

Too busy to prioritize your fitness but always expect the best from yourself?!

That’s exactly why Indianapolis based runner Dale started coaching with FLYT Performance, referred to Coach through a mutual friend.

As an international lawyer constantly traveling, fitness always seemed to fall to the bottom of the list. Between Coach Amy and FLYT movement specialist , we designed a fully personalized run and strength program around Dale’s real life, busy schedule, travel, limitations, and all.

The result?
His best 5K in years. Healthy and fit!

And this comes from a former Army athlete and track sprinter, converted to distance runner!

Your schedule doesn’t have to be the reason you stop performing at your best. Let us help you stay accountable and work with you.

05/19/2026

Weekend FLYT Report!
Multiple races. Big performances.

What a weekend for FLYT Performance athletes across triathlon, trail racing, relay events, and the marathon distance. They kept the FLYT coaches hopping, tracking & cheering all weekend!

🔹Moriane Olympic Triathlon:
Huge congratulations to 1-1 Lauren Ascah on an incredible race and a massive bike split win a solid swim and run, earning her Overall Female Champion honors and finishing 15 minutes faster than last year’s performance.

Age group awards also went to 1-1 Lori Comber 1st AG with a dominant and consistent day across all three disciplines, and 1-1 Erica Larkin, 3rd AG, battled through bike mechanical issues and still fought her way to a podium finish with a very strong swim. Both athletes continue building toward Ironman Lake Placid.

A special shoutout goes to 1-1 Delaney Takoch for completing her first Olympic triathlon & 1st adult triathlon while also winning her age group. Delaney was the one of the 1st female swimmers out of the water in the Olympic distance race overall. Excited to watch this young athlete continue to grow in the sport.

🔹At the Marine Sprint Triathlon, Coach Stacy reported personal best performances from 1-1 AJ Perry & Amy Myers, along with a very strong race from athlete Laura Pesci.

🔹The Florida Keys 100 Relay was another highlight for our FLYT 1-1 athletes. Brian Trimboli, currently preparing for Tahoe 200, helped lead and mentor relay teammates Heather Heutsche, Kim Krueger, and Delaney Javens through an outstanding team effort. Also, a big shoutout to CycleLife member Schillaci for his consistent relay legs.

🔹Congratulations to 1-1 Megan Stockner for competing in the Oil Creek 5 Mile Trail Run. The trails are clearly where Megan feels most at home and where she shines brightest.

🔹And finally, kudos to 1-1 Lisa Chiavazza on completing her first marathon. After seeking out a return-to-run progression with Coach Amy, Lisa arrived healthy, strong, and prepared to accomplish this milestone.

Coach & are incredibly proud of all of our athletes this weekend. Keep trusting the process. Keep training strong.

05/16/2026

Early season triathlon racing has arrived in Western PA, and as a coach attending these first local races with my athletes, I always remind them that this is a dress rehearsal for the bigger goals ahead. We always have bigger fish to fry!

The first race of the season is about more than performance. It is a chance to refresh race week routines, practice nutrition and recovery protocols, and make sure all gear is race ready. Bike maintenance and equipment checks should happen well before race week since local shops get busy this time of year. We do get a bit rusty in the off-season and we have to refresh!

Early season conditions also require flexibility. Cold water, changing terrain, and unpredictable weather may mean adjusting pacing and race strategy accordingly.

Most importantly, treat the first race as an experience and learning opportunity. The athletes who approach these races with patience and perspective often build the strongest foundation for a successful triathlon season ahead.

Happy opening day to many this month! Enjoy your season!

05/15/2026

Does toeing the line of your first triathlon have you full of nerves? Are you experienced with triathlon and looking for a coached training group and growth? Or interested in personalized coaching?

Train with FLYT Performance this summer through our local triathlon and endurance training offerings designed for all experience levels.

Programs include open water swim sessions, coached swim practices with an experienced professional coach, sunrise swims at Buhl Park Pool, triathlon skills and clinic sessions, plus an 8 week virtual-supported group training plan to help you build confidence, fitness, and community all season long. Info below!

Open Water Swims at Shenango Lake, Sunrise Swim at Buhl Park, Beginner Triathlon Skills Clinic sessions and Beginner Triathlon Training Plans. Local Triathlon and open water training in the Youngstown, Hermitage, and Pittsburgh area.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to the women who inspire, set examples and raise the standards for the next generation. Your sacrifice does not go unnoticed. FLYT is proud of all the women who we coach who serve as mothers and mother figures to those around them. Keep being gold.

05/09/2026

You’ve ran your spring marathon, so what do you do now? Well… you REST and recover!! Many athletes get back to training waaay to quick post goal race. Reframing your mindset from one of fear and gluttony to an outlook of gratitude and confidence will set the stage to allow you to ABSORB your marathon fitness. The recovery will reset life balances , heal soft tissue and get the mindset hungry again - beautifully springboarding you into your next build.

05/04/2026

Sunday race results has us smiling! did not disappoint for coach athletes.

🔹Ben Dobies PR’d his marathon best by 20 minutes with a 2:59! This detailed driven athlete trusted the process and it paid off!

🔹Delaney Takoch ran her first half marathon and hit all targets … but she is back to work on Monday as she preps for IM Happy Valley 70.3!

🔹Erica Larkin and Lori Comber Ironman-trained right through their half marathon as they prepare for IM Lake Placid. Back to work for these two, also!

Way to go crew! Sky’s the limit!

04/29/2026

Weekend wins at FLYT Performance.

Our athletes showed up in a big way this weekend, racing goal events and key prep races for the season ahead.

🔹Lauren Ascah captured 1st Overall Age Group and 12th Female Overall at the PICKSburgh NFL Draft 5K. Lauren is building strong momentum toward the Ironman 70.3 World Championship later this year.

🔹Kim Krueger delivered a smart, disciplined race in Columbus with a negative split half marathon. Kim came to triathlon as a beginner last season and has elevated her game in a major way as she prepares for 70.3 IM Sandusky this summer.

🔹Steve Desio checked another Abbott World Marathon Major off the list in London. Steve has been with Coach Amy for over 12 years and continues to prove that ambitious goals have no expiration date. Different season…different focus…different experiences.

🔹Brian Trimboli tackled the muddy and demanding Tap for Sap 25K Trail Race near Pittsburgh, finishing in the top half of the field as he builds toward the legendary Lake Tahoe 200 in June.

Proud coaching moment for Coach (Lauren, Steve, Brian) and Coach Stacy (Kim). The work done in the dark always shows up on race day.

04/22/2026

You swam all winter in the pool and now it’s time to transition to open water swimming for your triathlon training and racing this year! Coach Stacy Sowers takes you through how to exactly do that. Listen up for some practical tips on how to approach open water swim season with confidence.

Pool tips to get ready to open water swim with Coach Stacy Sowers | Coach's Corner Ep.3

04/21/2026

FLYT athletes showed up strong this weekend.

crushed Beantown with a 2:42 on a Boston Marathon tough course. John had a full family crew out cheering, highlighted by his new nephew Jack’s first marathon appearance.

Erica Larkin raced her local Superhero 10K in honor of a friend, while also stepping off the trainer and into some fun competition as she gears up for Ironman Lake Placid. ’s supported by her husband Steve: steady, supportive, and always in her corner

Big season ahead for all of our FLYT athletes. Let’s go!