by David | Mar 15, 2015 | blog
“There is only one thing you have to do in life.” – Brad Rex, race announcer Brad Rex, who I jokingly refer to as my “uncle from California,” dabbles in a lot of different things: cycling, rowing, race announcing, sailing, environmental restoration, etc. Since meeting...
by David | Mar 10, 2015 | blog, race report
“What do I need to know to train for and finish an Ironman?” “What do I need to do to go faster in an Ironman?” As a triathlon coach and a sub-nine Ironman-distance athlete, I hear these question a lot. I thought it might be interesting and helpful to others for me to...
by David | Mar 9, 2015 | blog
Yes, it’s true you can be anything in life if you want it badly enough and are willing to work for it. I’m actually a great example because I was an unimpressive athlete growing up. In fact, in most cases I was a “drop out” in just about every sport I attempted. I...
by David | Feb 22, 2015 | blog
“It’s all about the journey, not the outcome.” – Carl Lewis Carl Lewis’ quote is surprising to me because he was a 9x gold medal winner in the Olympics – gold medals are the outcome of winning and being the best in the world. Yet, Lewis clearly says...
by David | Feb 9, 2015 | blog
“Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors.” – an African Proverb Or, put another way by John Shedd, “A ship in the harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.” As a former Navy officer, I can appreciate the analogies to ships and seas, but what struck me...
