Category: Athlete Stories
The Plant Based Athlete — Guest Blog by Jill Glasgow
Jill is a Sonic coached athlete, plant-based endurance athlete, mom, spouse, personal trainer, nutrition consultant, and business owner/professional. “So, you don’t eat meat? You mean …...
Road Trip Guest Blog by Todd Pollock
ROAD TRIP! Who doesn’t like a good road trip? (keyword – ‘good’). When the road trip is because of a race. There is a whole …...
How To Be a Brand Ambassador Guest Blog by Janelle Fabian
Janelle is a runner, triathlete and ice cream connoisseur in eastern Pennsylvania. When she isn’t working at the hospital, you can find her out endurance …...
Snot Rockets Guest Blog by Todd Pollock
After reading Coach Deb Stroiney’s excellent blog post on Exercise and Cold Weather, I got to thinking that when the temps drop, there are other …...
The ONLY Metric that Matters! Guest Blog by Andy Stankus
In the end, the ONLY metric that matters!I have been super blessed to be healthy and challenge myself in different ways through endurance sport over …...
Back to Back Racing Guest Blog by John Loxterman
“Nothing new on race day.” How many times have you heard that hoary old chestnut? I’m pretty sure I’ve said it myself more than once, …...
Injured? Or Just Over 50? Guest Post By Ginny Ebben
(Written sometime in 2020) The last few years have been the equivalent to an athlete’s soul searching. I’m 52, tipping mightily towards 53. Growing up …...
My Experience With COVID-19 — Guest Post by Rachael Howard
It started with a cough. At least, that was what I was thought would be the first symptom of COVID-19. By June 1st, 2020, there …...
Getting Outside Your Comfort Zone: Guest Blog by Tiffany Appleton
So, I’ll let you in on a secret here…I’m a scaredy cat. I’m very afraid to try new things – particularly if I don’t feel …...
vEveresting Success: Guest Blog by Chris Eckett
It’s been a couple of weeks now since my cycling Everesting attempt, so I’ve finally decided to sit down and write some of my thoughts …...