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Chattanooga & Upcoming Races

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Chattanooga 70.3 Pre-race Picture! If I scripted results from Chattanooga, I don't think that I could have done a better job. Everyone finished, everyone had a great experience, many people set new PR's and there were 6 athletes who found themselves on the podium with 3 of those at the top, WOW!!  The Podium! Here are some more action shots: When I started this craziness, I never thought that we'd be bringing over 30 athletes to a race or that the environment would become so great...by this I mean creating an ecosystem with training, support, community and resources to allow all athletes (lifestyle, social and competitive) to maximize their time available to train and accomplish their goals. It's very easy to lose motivation and to fall of track and this team (the athletes) are the glue that keep so many from losing their direction. THANK YOU! +++++ My own race was less than stellar, but I'll take it g

Racing... Getting Back Up To Speed

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It's time for a racing update since I haven't posted in a few months. This season definitely hasn't gone 100% to plan, but I am building and getting back to closer to where I want to be. So things are looking up! Here's the rundown: I am managing my work/coaching load pretty well. BBMC is more than I could have hoped for! The balance is something that can be hard for Professional Athletes who also coach or have another full-time job. The best advice I have to others is to take everything as it comes and don't get bent out of shape because you can't train/recover like some of the guys and gals who have unlimited hours. There is no rule that says you have to do "A" to get "B" results. We are all different and thrive on different balances within our own lives. Figure out what works best for you and run with it! Physically I have broken down a bit this year with plantar fasciitis in my left foot. It's something that I haven't had