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"My coaching philosophy can be summed up in two words: listening and balance. By combining these two elements I feel I can help each athlete achieve their full potential."
USAT Level 1 Coach
"My coaching philosophy can be summed up in two words: listening and balance. By combining these two elements I feel I can help each athlete achieve their full potential."
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VIDEO: What Does Kona Mean? Age Grouper Interviews
We interview two age-groupers that are going to Kona this year, both with new families, as to what draws them to the annual race and what sacrifices they had to make along the annual journey.
Every year 40,000 triathlete attempt to qualify for the 1,200 spots available for the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. Known as the pinnacle of Ironman, Kona has a reputation as the hardest single day event in the world. In addition to the 140.6 miles of the race, heat, humidity and brutal winds force athletes to their limits.
There is a mystique that surrounds the island, and many believe that spirits and Gods are present and can help or hurt an athlete. We sat down with two athletes, John a Kona rookie, and Kelly, an age-group winner to find out why they face such conditions, if they believe in the spirits, and what makes it all worth it.
There are a few BT'ers that will also be going to Kona this weekend. INSPIRE THEM! Go to their training logs to leave an inspire from the Ironman World Championships race listing. (see the 'Members who are scheduled to race' section)
The Sacrifices for Kona (631 downloads)
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