Professional Credentials:
- Established Turnagain Training in January 2017
- Head Coach – Central Middle School Cross Country Running; 2012-2019
- Head Coach – Central Middle School XC Skiing; 2013-2018
- Head Coach – Varsity Track and Field ; Service High & East High 2011-2012
- Adapted Physical Education Teacher 2008 – 2016
- USAT Level 1 Coach
- USAT Youth & Junior Elite Coach
- USAT Certified Race Director
- TrainingPeaks Level 2 Coach
- BS in Physical Education
- MS in Adapted Physical Education
- NFHS Certified Coach
- NCAA Certified Coach
- Unified Certified Coach
- Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
- First Aid, CPR/AED Certified
Athletic Credentials:
- 2nd OA Female in TriFlake Winter Triathlon, USA Triathlon Winter Nationals, 2022
- 6th OA Female in Mayors Marathon, 2021
- 3rd OA Female in Eagle River Triathlon, 2021
- Brought 2 beautiful children into the World, Finch Helzer in October 2016 & Grace Helzer in October 2018
- 1st Overall Female in Runfest 49k, 2017
- Hiked the 33mile Chilkoot Trail solo with my son, that we finished 2days before Runfest; our ADN article.
- Completed in 5 Ironman Triathlons; Ironman Lake Placid 2010 & 2013, Ironman Arizona 2011, Ironman Canada 2014, Ironman Texas 2015
- 1st Overall Female in Lake Placid Marathon, 2013
- All-American in Aquathon
- Qualified for World Championships in sprint triathlon, olympic triathlon, long course, duathlon and aquathon Worlds
- 7th place at Long Course World Championships, Perth, Australia, 2009
- Won Sprint Nationals, 20-24 age group, 2008
- Qualified as Best of U.S. NYS Representative in 2007
- Division 1 Scholarship Athlete at Long Island University; golf, cross country running, indoor/outdoor track
- Ranked 12th Nationally while competing on Vortex Racing as a Junior Elite, 2005
- Competed in my first triathlon in 2003
Coach Heather is currently full for individualized coaching but please complete THIS FORM to get your name added on the list. Coaching will re-open in August 2022.