by Beth | May 31, 2015 | 18 Hours of Fruita, 35+ athlete, Being an Athlete, Cycling, Endurance, Endurance Athlete, Endurance cycling, Finding a Coach, Ride the Rockies, Uncategorized |
endurance [en-doo r-uh ns, -dyoo r-] noun 1. the fact or power of enduring or bearing pain, hardships, etc. 2. the ability or strength to continue or last, especially despite fatigue, stress, or other adverse conditions; stamina: My intention is to empower and coach...
by Beth | Mar 9, 2015 | 35+ athlete, Being an Athlete, Snow Shoe, Winter Trail Running |
When I was preparing to launch my Continuum Coaching website I spent hours thinking (likely overthinking) about the word “athlete” and what it means. Would it freak people out and scare them away? Why do so many people hesitate to call themselves athletes? What is so...
by Beth | Jan 23, 2015 | Coaching Needs, Finding a Coach |
Pay attention to your needs first. It is not your job to coddle your coach so he or she can feel good about managing your schedule. Be sure to keep your coach in the loop no matter how mundane you think your day-to-day life is. A good coach will see patterns and signs...
by Beth | Jan 23, 2015 | 35+ athlete, Coaching Needs, Endurance Athlete, Finding a Coach |
My very first triathlon coach was a great guy who had come from the equestrian world. He was slight, strong and young. Most of the athletes he coached were collegiate men and women who were also very fit, lean and strong. When they weren’t training they were drinking...
by Beth | Dec 17, 2014 | Endurance Athlete, Indoor Training |
As endurance athletes we get stuck thinking if we can’t workout for more than 90 minutes or more then we really haven’t had a valuable workout. This is so not true! During the colder months is the perfect time to focus on strength, flexibility, and balance with...
