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motivation

Starting the Day on Offense

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Coach Meg

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 →

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Houston Kids Triathlon

Posted on May 27, 2017 by Coach Meg

   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 →

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Learning something New

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Coach Meg

One of my newest and youngest clients is a younger sibling of two kids I coach.   J wants to participate in tri….. and as the youngest, wants to better his brother and sister.    I wamted to share this … Continue reading →

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GOTR 5K

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Coach Meg

A seemingly quiet morning quickly turned into organized and loud chaos!  Saturday morning, I participated in my first GOTR 5K.       And what a treat it was…….. this 5K was unlike any other I have participated in.  This event … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter!

Posted on April 16, 2017 by Coach Meg

  He is not here!  The tomb is empty!  He has Risen!     Happy Easter!     Without Christ, we would not have many of the Holidays we celebrate.   Without Christ, we would not be able to have … Continue reading →

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TriKids Training

Posted on April 15, 2017 by Coach Meg

   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 →

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If not now, when?

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Coach Meg

  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 →

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Gratitude

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Coach Meg

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 →

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Considering Private Coaching?

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Coach Meg

After hearing the success stories of others who have completed their first road-race or triathlon, you want to compete in your first. Or you have no idea how to take your competition to the next level, competing in a longer … Continue reading →

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Enabling or Empowering

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Coach Meg

As I have been on this journey of self-evaluation and self-growth as a coach, I had an 'Ahhhhh' moment this afternoon. I have been in an intensive learning cycle this week at GAIN 2016, and snoozing in a lecture….., listening … Continue reading →

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