As the head coach for the USA Paratriathlon Resident Team I get to work with these athletes on a daily basis and something they hear me say quite often is “Do Simple Well”. These are athletes that have medaled in the games, won world championships and achieved otherwise significant results so why would such a […]
THE SWIM. When talking to a triathlete, if they voice a concern over their upcoming race, it is often THE SWIM. Cycling and running are fairly straightforward, require far less technique and despite the obvious factors of wind/weather, tend to throw fewer curve balls your way. But the swim will intimidate those who did not […]
A Changing of the Seasons
By: Kelly Williamson
“Fall marks the end of producing things (a summer activity) and the beginning of producing insight; as we must have an end before something new may begin.” (David Burger, The Interdependence Paradigm)
Fall is a brilliant season. Some of us experience it more fully; the Midwest is tough to beat […]
~The future is fluid. Each act, each decision, and each development creates new possibilities and eliminates others. The future is ours to direct.~ (Jacque Fresco)
I have often talked about accountability as an athlete. I firmly believe this to be a major factor which will determine if someone experiences success in their chosen field, be it […]
When people start the ‘contemplation’ phase of doing a triathlon, more often that not, the swim is the most daunting. Unless you grew up around the water or were exposed to swimming early in life, it can be intimidating and more challenging to master. Or if you grew up in Australia. If you grew up […]