Meet Our Coaches
Pete Kain: Head Coach
Pete is the Head Coach of Kain Performance Multi-Sport. He has been actively involved in the sport of triathlon for over 21 years, as both an athlete and coach. Pete has participated in over 175 Multi-Sport races and has won over 30 times!
Certifications/Education:
- USA Level 2 Triathlon Certified Coach
- Certified Swim Coach
- Certified ACSM Personal Trainer
- 2002 USAT “Triathlete of the Year”
- Two-Time USAT “Triathlete of the Year” – Honorable Mention
- Three-Time IM World Championship Finisher
- Four-Time World Age Group ITU Triathlon Champion / Eight-Time Medalist
- Six-Time National Age Group Champion
Shari Kain

Shari Kain is an Assistant Coach for Kain Performance Multi-Sport. She has been involved in road cycling, mountain biking, and triathlon for the past 14 years.
- Four-Time National Champion in Cycling, Cyclo-cross, & Off-Road Tri
- 1999 XTERRA World Champion / 2002 ~ 3rd Overall
- 2006 IM Coeur d’Alene Finisher
- Personal Trainer
She has a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from UC Santa Barbara where she played volleyball on a full scholarship. After taking a year off to have a baby, Shari came back to place 3rd Overall in the XTERRA World Championships in October 2002. Shari has also been the featured athlete on the cover of Runner's World, Bicycling, Women's Sports and Fitness, among others. Shari has been a member of the RLX Pro Mountain Bike Team since 1997.
SPECIAL GUEST COACHESPete and Shari won't be the only ones coaching the team. They will have "Special Guest Coaches" at many workouts. Some of the guest coaches will be, but not limited to:
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Erin McCarty 9-Time Hawaii Ironman finisher |
Chris Weiler 1-Time Hawaii Ironman finisher |


