Results matter. As a coach you can measure you success in many ways. Did you help people get faster, become fitter, better than they ever were and achieve things they had not? You can compare times or placings but ultimately it comes down to results. A sure fire and rather simple way to measure how…
Every once in a while as a coach something happens that really pisses you off. Slam your fist on the counter and want to punch the offender in the face mad. A few days before this race, this is was where I was at. Janine was having dinner with some of her friends. Her old…
2012 hasn’t left the building, but as far as I’m concerned it’s the 2013 racing season. Racing season seems to start earlier and earlier for me as a coach. 11 out of the last 12 months have seen someone race. While it’s winter here in the northern hemisphere it’s summer in the southern hemisphere. Summer…
As I prepare to wrap up my trip and begin the journey back home, I found myself reflecting upon my travels over the past month. In general, no matter where in the world you go, time after time, I’m still amazed at how nice people are. From people like Peter and Alex who helped with…
The Beach. Sun, sand, warm temps and cool water. What better paradise is there? I’m about to try another country to see if there is something better. My little nephew, while not the biggest fan of the cold water, loves the sand. Or more precisely loves to play with his digger in the sand. He…