Category Archives: preparation
What is your Motivation?
This morning’s calendar tear-away. I have been training and going and recently hit the stop button. I dont want to go, I dont feel the fire burning inside to tackle my goals. And yet, I want to … Continue reading
Announcing OTTER Tri Team
I am thrilled to announce the launch of the OTTER TRI Team! Visit: ottertriteam.com for the most up to date information. After several … Continue reading
Starting the Day on Offense
The alarm goes off and the day is underway! The cats have been walking across me for an hour, and the phone has a million messages waiting for me. I start the day playing defense. And I rarely … Continue reading
Houston Kids Triathlon
The weekend of 21 & 22 May brought some excitement. The kids I was able to coach completed a triathlon. For many, it was their first. Congrats to them! Here are some pictures from the event: … Continue reading
TriKids Training
TriKids Training in conjunction with the Houston Kids Triathlon is now at its half-way mark. I am thrilled for the rest this weekend as we have time-off for Easter. Upon return next week, there are four weeks before … Continue reading
The Time Crunched Cyclist
I recently spent an evening listening to Chris Carmichael, Olympic cycling coach, owner of CTS, and author of The Time-Crunched Cyclist, at Bike Barn in Houston. He has recently published a new edition of the book, and it was interesting to hear his … Continue reading
If not now, when?
This afternoon I was guarding Missouri Swimming, as they were practicing. The swimmers were discussing the pending set and the coach said to one swimmer: If not now, when? I love that! I considered my personal … Continue reading
Athletic Development — how do you understand it
I have four cats, all boys. And yes, my apartment looks like I have boys. All the time. And because I have cats, I am able to observe amazing fetes of balance, jumps, climbing, leaps and runs. … Continue reading
Gratitude
November is an interesting time of year. It brings reflection, and gratitude challenges, and preparation for the insanity of the Christmas Holiday season. I too have been reflecting recently on life, the past year, the coaching I do, and where … Continue reading