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Coach Averi Firari

Coach Averi Firari Otterhaus Coaching
Averi's journey in endurance sports began at the age of 12 as part of the South Middle School Cross Country team in Wisconsin. After gaining recognition in running, she ventured into the challenging world of cross country mountain biking and swiftly ascended the ranks to Category 1 in the Wisconsin Off Road Series prior to her enlistment in Air Force Basic Training in 2010.

Throughout her rigorous Air Force career, Averi managed to balance her professional obligations with her dedication to racing. In 2013, she landed a place on the US Armed Forces Cycling team and achieved a top 10 finish in her debut international race at the Military World Cycling Championships in Leopoldsburg, Belgium. The subsequent years, Averi was inducted into the Air Force World Class Program, which led to her representing the US National Team in UCI Mountain Bike World Cups and international races between 2014 and 2016.
Making the decision to leave the Air Force after seven years of Active Duty, Averi embarked on an academic journey, pursuing a B.S. in Kinesiology and Exercise Science at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. In 2021, she proudly graduated and went on to earn her Master’s in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Physiology in 2023. Her thesis, focused on the impact of dietary nitrate supplementation on cycling performance in simulated altitude for highly trained and recreationally trained cyclists, showcased her profound understanding and commitment to the physiological aspect of sports performance. She continues to delve into various research areas, including athlete burnout and the physiological/anatomical susceptibilities to chronic training.

Averi's extensive track record includes numerous victories and podium finishes in Mountain Bike XC and Marathon disciplines, cyclocross, and road racing. Driven by an unwavering commitment to the sports she loves, her boundless enthusiasm for cycling is matched only by her dedication to helping others achieve their best. Averi brings creativity, fun, and challenge to her workouts, always aiming to make every session an enjoyable and productive experience. With her deep understanding of exercise physiology, she stands ready to coach you towards your goals and beyond. ​

​Certifications

  • B.S. Kinesiology, James Madison University, 2021
  • M.S. Kinesiology, James Madison University, 2023
  • USA Cycling Level 3 Coach  

Athletic Highlights

  • 11 years competitive cycling experience, 7 years XC running experience
  • USA Cycling Pro MTB, USA Cycling Category 1 Cyclocross, USA Cycling Category 2 Road
  • 2015 US National MTB Team Member
  • 2013 US Military Cycling World Championships Leopoldsburg Belgium, 9th place
  • 2018 1st Monster Cross
  • 2018 1st Pantani X
  • 2018 1st Massanutten Hoo Ha
  • 2018 1st Big Elk Off Road Mid Atlantic Super Series (MASS)
  • 2018 2nd Hilly Billy Roubaix
  • 2016 1st Monster Cross 2016
  • 2015 2nd Chequamegon Fat Tire 
  • 2016 1st French Creek MASS
  • 2016 1st Granogue and Bach MASS
  • 2016 1st MASS Series Finale
  • 2017 2nd Hilly BIlly Roubaix
  • 2015 2nd Capital Cross Classic
  • 2015 3rd Iron Cross 
  • 2015 3rd Giro De Coppi
  • 2015 3rd Morgantown Road Race
  • 2015 3rd Appalachian Visted
  • 2016 11th US MTB Marathon National Championships
  • US Military Endurance Sport Elite Cycling program 2013, 2015 & 2016
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