We all have that friend that MUST pet every dog they see (It’s me, I am that friend). Unfortunately, not all dogs are as excited …
Coaching
Gearing Up for 2024 at Endurance Exchange
Last weekend Coach Jen and I got the chance to travel to Endurance Exchange 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. I always enjoy these conferences as …
Rim to Rim: Navigating the Logistics
Setting out to traverse Rim to Rim of the Grand Canyon requires a fair amount of planning prior, especially if you are not going to …
16 Weeks to IRONMAN 70.3 Arizona
The past 8 months have been an endurance event for me. I worked 80 to 90 hours a week. Since January 1, 2023 I spent …
The Talent / Hard Work Equation
I recently posted video of Ivy skiing which garnered comments such as “she’s a natural.” Upon seeing those comments my gut response was to write …
Coach Maribeth’s 2023 Endurance Exchange
After a three-year hiatus, it was great to be back in person at Endurance Exchange. Each day was packed with a variety of sessions and …
Coach Jess’s 2023 Endurance Exchange
When Coach Stacey asked all the Sonic Endurance coaches if they would be able to attend Endurance Exchange presented by Boa in the fall of …
So, You Want to Swim Faster?
Swimming is not a natural thing for humans; we’re built for land sports, not aquatic ones. Even the fastest swimmers in the world are not …
Love the Process (Lessons from a Kids Swim Meet)
Prior to leaving for a three-week western work adventure in Nevada, Arizona, and Utah I had the pleasure of sitting through a two-day youth swim …
Building the Athlete Coach Relationship
As someone who has coached, and been coached much of my life, the relationship between coach and athlete is truly something special. The first time …