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From a devastating bike crash to a triumphant win at Patagonman, Laura Siddall, known to many as Sid, is a prime example of determination and resilience. Transitioning from the corporate grind in Australia, she embraced the rigorous demands of professional triathlon—a sport she leaped into at age 29 and quickly dominated at the amateur level before moving into the professional ranks.
Sid shares the challenges she faced early in her professional career, including securing sponsorships and adapting to the intense competitive environment. She delves into her experience with injuries, particularly a serious bike crash in Brazil that resulted in a brain bleed. She describes the intense recovery process, emphasizing the mental challenges that accompanied her physical recovery: the unexpected emotional toll and the difficulty of regaining her pre-accident form.
Despite the setbacks, Sid managed to return to competition, participating in the Ironman World Championship in Kona and later winning the Patagonman—an event known for its extreme conditions, ranging from a frigid swim to a grueling, self-supported run. She emphasizes the crucial role of rest and recovery in her career, especially post-accident, highlighting how the Lever Movement system was pivotal during her injury rehabilitation. It has since become a key component of her training for enhancing performance and refining technique.
Sid's story is a reminder of how professional athletes go through complexities of recovery and competition, highlighting the realities of professional sports and the mental and physical strength required to succeed in the long run.
Quotes
“There's this huge transition from an amateur to professional. And you kind of get caught up initially into like, ‘I've got to get results. I've got to get sponsors. How am I going to survive?’ Well, actually, just put your head down. Adjust to the training, adjust to that kind of a new life, and the results hopefully will come and then you can get your name out and then you can start approaching for sponsorship and support.” (10:47 | Laura Siddall)
“When I turned professional, I had no plan of what I would achieve. I just wanted to think, ‘Okay, if I give it my full 100% attention, how good can I be for myself?’ And I would say it's definitely been up and down. Life sport is, you know, the highs are high, the lows are lows. It's also what makes the highs sweeter, so to speak, when you've kind of got those lows. It's all relative. It's sports. It's not a critical industry of the world, so to speak. We're very lucky to get to do or to choose to follow our passion. (12:17 | Laura Siddall)
“People ask me now, ‘Are you fully recovered? Are you back?’ Like, ‘Yeah, I'm back training and racing,’ but I don't think you ever return to who you were before a big accident. You can still be good, but it's just a different person, different way.” (15:16 | Laura Siddall)
“I don't particularly enjoy running on the treadmill, but having a lever system just makes it a whole different experience.” (47:31 | Laura Siddall)
Links
Connect with Laura Siddal:
https://www.instagram.com/lmsid/
https://www.instagram.com/levermovement/
https://www.instagram.com/bradmiles/
https://levermovement.com/
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Discover how embracing multi-sport training can redefine resilience and performance in endurance sports. Hillary Allen, renowned for her ultramarathon expertise and her remarkable comeback after a life-altering accident, shares her inspiring journey of integrating cycling into her training regimen to enhance her running performance and maintain a healthy balance.
Recounting the traumatic experience of her fall in a sky running race and the subsequent challenges of recovery, Hillary reflects on the deeper reasons behind her passion for running and competing. Her narrative goes beyond the conventional metrics of success, focusing instead on curiosity, exploration, and the joy of movement.
As a multi-sport athlete, Hillary balances her training between running and cycling—a combination that provides a refreshing mental diversion and enhances her trail running with strength-building cycling sessions, which mitigate the impact on her body. Her training is a blend of discipline and joy, encompassing running, cycling, and the strategic use of the Lever system to facilitate recovery and manage training intensity, especially after undergoing surgery for bone spurs in her ankle.
In this episode, listeners will learn about the benefits of multi-sport training, the importance of resilience and mental strength during recovery, and finding motivation beyond competition. As a bonus, listeners of this episode will receive a 20% discount on any Lever Movement devices and the Lever Pro Shorts by using the code HillyGoat.
Quotes
"The reason why I got into trail and ultrarunning was because I had that curiosity for the limits of human potential and how far I could go." (02:32 | Hillary Allen)
"It's been an interesting saga of getting back from injuries, pivoting and seeing how it's really forced me to grow as an athlete and a person to really ask again these questions: 'Why do I want to keep doing this?' 'Why do I want to keep running and competing and doing all this other stuff?' and 'How can I do it differently that actually supports my new body?'" (05:40 | Hillary Allen)
"I've fully embraced the multi-sport athlete life. And I think that it first came from trying cycling as a way to get back from injury, from some ankle injuries. It was a quicker way for me to start to move again." (12:31 | Hillary Allen)
"What I love about being a multi-sport athlete is, I feel like mentally, it gives me a break. I'm not just doing the same thing." (16:54 | Hillary Allen)
"I started using the lever system as a way to add in running volume while doing it more purposefully. I could actually temper how much weight I was loading on my tendon as it was kind of getting used to the pounding of running, which I think was absolutely game changing." (26:31 | Hillary Allen)
Links
Connect with Hillary Allen:
https://www.instagram.com/hillygoat_climbs/
https://www.hillaryallen.com/
https://levermovement.com/discount/Hillygoat
https://www.instagram.com/levermovement/
https://www.instagram.com/bradmiles/
https://levermovement.com/
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What makes the 800-meter race one of the most challenging and intriguing events in track and field? Tom Brumlik, the driving force behind the coaching of 800-meter athletes for Under Armour's Mission Run Team, has the answers to this question. Alongside host Brad Miles, they discuss the complexities of coaching this event, explore the philosophies behind Tom’s approach and the strategies he has implemented to enhance his athletes' performances.
From his initial days coaching at the high school level to playing a significant role at American University under Coach Matt Centrowitz, Tom shares his journey and the founding of the District Track Club. He acknowledges the impact that mentors like Matt Centrowitz and Drew Mearns have had on his career, shaping his views on coaching and athlete development.
Tom’s coaching ethos–rooted in a passion for competition and helping athletes achieve their highest potential–truly shines through when he discusses coaching the 800-meter. Detailing a week in his training program, he reveals the delicate balance between aerobic base building, endurance work, sprint sessions, and essential recovery periods. A key component in this regimen is the Lever Movement system that enabled his athletes to increase their training volume without the wear and tear. This is exemplified by the improvements in both aerobic capacity and race times of one of his athletes.
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"I've always just been attracted to the complexity of the event, the amount of difference, the amount of different skills and knowledge that you have to have to understand the event. Cause again, you gotta be a sprint coach and you have to be a distance coach." (22:13 | Tom Brumlik)
"We found a lot of good success in getting athletes to be able to get a lot of volume on those Monday base work days with the lever." (25:34 | Tom Brumlik)
"If you're not aerobically fit, you're not going to put together a good 800.” (39:10 | Tom Brumlik)
"In general, our athletes have developed a lot aerobically because of utilizing the lever and we have eight athletes right now. A couple of them are due to the program. But with that group specifically, we've just been able to get in a lot of really, really high-level aerobic work, keep it in the right parameters, make sure it's truly something that's going to help you develop aerobically.” (39:26 | Tom Brumlik)
Links
Connect with Tom Brumlik:
https://www.instagram.com/missionrun_balt800/
https://twitter.com/TH_Brumlik
https://www.instagram.com/levermovement/
https://www.instagram.com/bradmiles/
https://levermovement.com/
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How does a distance coach transform a group of individual athletes into a cohesive and successful running team? Cory Leslie, the head coach of the Under Armour Mission Run Distance Team in Baltimore, Maryland, walks us through the beginnings of this professional team, their journey to success, and the guiding philosophy: consistent effort yields results over time.
Cory shares how the Under Armour team was formed, why Baltimore was chosen for training, and how Under Armour's excellent facilities and wellness team have been crucial. He breaks down the steps to building a winning running team from the ground up.
Team dynamics, the critical balance between training and health, and recent indoor season triumphs underline the conversation, with personal bests and notable performances signaling the team's rising trajectory. Cory emphasizes the Lever system's integral role in both rehabilitation and daily training and recovery, advising athletes to embrace such innovations to stay competitive.
Tune into this episode of “Run Fast, Run Forever” to hear Cory share his ambitions for the Boston Marathon, the buzz around the team's outdoor season, and their journey towards the Olympics. Discover training insights on achieving excellence and innovation in running.
Quotes
“I think our success comes down to putting the right people in place. We're a very selfish sport. We are a sport where, ultimately, your goals and your dreams, you have to be a bit selfish with that. So it was pleasantly surprising to the guys that care about each other's success as much as they do to see them excited and feed off of the things that each other are doing. And so when we have that, that's when we kind of took off.” (11:56 | Cory Leslie)
“As a coach, when you're kind of nitpicking and splitting hairs and trying to find those additional 1%, you're in a really good place. And so for us, it's not necessarily reinventing the wheel. It's just building off of what we've done in the past and learning from some of those things that I wish I would have done a little bit differently as a coach last year, putting those in place this year and not getting too carried away. No matter how excited I get when these guys start to exceed expectations and race results, staying the course, I think it kind of keeps me in check now too, and not getting too carried away and throwing more of these guys than what we had maybe initially planned. Because if what we're doing is working, if we stay the course and we stay healthy and we keep checking the box, we don't need to hit home runs. We just check the box every day.” (18:22 | Cory Leslie)
“If you're the one feeling good that day and other people aren't, it's your job to pull your teammates along and make sure that they're getting through things you know as well. And then you're going to have a day where you need to rely on them to do it for you.” (24:16 | Cory Leslie)
“When I say we're running 115 miles, it's 115 miles in 9 days for some of our guys. 20 of those miles are on the Lever. It's not because they aren’t healthy and they are coming back from an injury. It's because we know it's going to keep us healthy.” (29:26 | Cory Leslie)
Links
Connect with Cory Leslie:
https://www.instagram.com/missionrun_baltdistance/
https://www.instagram.com/cory_leslie/
https://www.instagram.com/levermovement/
https://www.instagram.com/bradmiles/
https://levermovement.com/
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Injuries often mark a decline in a runner's performance, but what if they could actually pave the way to greater achievements? Dr. Jeremy Boyd, with his deep expertise in physical therapy and the founder of Trifecta Therapeutics Sports Rehabilitation and Performance, explores this intriguing idea. He delves into the common overuse injuries that challenge runners, from Achilles tendinopathy and plantar fasciitis to knee discomfort and IT band syndrome, offering a roadmap for not just returning to the track but doing so with renewed strength.
Dr. Jeremy also explains the psychological journey of recovery, helping athletes to rebuild the confidence shattered by injury. With his own marathon accomplishments fueling his passion, he brings a relatable and informed perspective to the challenges runners face. Listeners will gain insights into return-to-run protocols tailored to each runner's unique circumstances, emphasizing the critical benchmarks for a safe and effective comeback.
The conversation explores the variable recovery timelines, a typically four to eight-week period before runners can safely hit the pavement again. Leveraging a lever system in rehabilitation is a game-changer because he finds it offers a way to recover more quickly and with significantly less discomfort. Dr. Jeremy shares his perspective that injury offers athletes a unique opportunity to get stronger, both physically and mentally. He cites numerous instances where runners have not only bounced back from injuries but have also shattered their personal records, turning setbacks into remarkable triumphs.
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“I always thought to go beyond just a classic physical therapy space. With wellness and more psychology in mind." (06:36 | Dr. Jeremy Boyd)
"When you break down running, it's essentially one controlled hop into another for thousands of repetitions. So being able to control it, assess how a person does, seeing the confidence in it, because it's not just a pure distance or numbers thing, it's how a person does it, how they feel about it." (18:13 | Dr. Jeremy Boyd)
"We see a ton of ACL injuries or surgeries or post-op, Achilles tendon rehabs, pretty much everything. I think the lever system is really great for that." (39:05 | Dr. Jeremy Boyd)
"Any injury, whether it's repetitive use or traumatic injury, can be a springboard. Instead of viewing it as like, oh, this sucks. I'm not going to be able to run. I'm not going to take months off. I'm not going to be able to hit where I used to hit. It is an opportunity to be like a springboard to a better you in the sense." (41:17 | Dr. Jeremy Boyd)
"Once you have an injury, we can work on all these things, work on some strength and capacity that you didn't know. I'll throw this out there. Strength training for runners is excellent. If you really want to get into PRs, all the research supports that. Mixing up your workouts, adding some strength training will really, really help kind of push you and then just make you overall more resilient." (43:09 | Dr. Jeremy Boyd)
Links
Connect with Dr. Jeremy Boyd:
https://www.trifectatherapeutics.com/
https://www.instagram.com/trifectatherapeutics/
Connect with Brad Miles:
https://www.instagram.com/levermovement/
https://www.instagram.com/bradmiles/
https://levermovement.com/
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Embarking on an ultramarathon journey while juggling the roles of a wife, mother, and entrepreneur is no small feat. Yet, Beth McKenzie, co-founder of WYN Republic and an ultramarathon enthusiast, navigates this complex landscape with grace and resilience. In our conversation, Beth delves into her rigorous training schedules, recounts overcoming obstacles like a stress fracture, and reveals how she strategically aligns her athletic ambitions with her responsibilities at work and home. Her unwavering dedication to running not only highlights her passion for the sport but also serves as a testament to her remarkable ability to maintain balance in all facets of her life.
Beth recounts her experience at the 2022 California International Marathon where she narrowly missed qualifying for the US Olympic Trials. Her decision to step back from the pursuit of Olympic qualification reflects a deep understanding of her body's limits and the realization that longevity in her career is paramount. She is gearing up for this year's 100K Tarawera Ultramarathon, with guidance from renowned coaches David and Megan Roche. She sees this participation as a way to tap into her love for running. She's not out to grab the top spot. Instead, she's in it to push her boundaries, discover what she's truly capable of, and learn how her body responds to intense challenges.
Tune into this episode of "Run Fast, Run Forever" for a closer look at Beth's journey, her training, and lifestyle. Learn the principles of balance and sustainability, along with the relentless pursuit of personal bests in the world of long-distance running.
Quotes
"As far as why I'm running, I think just now into my mid-40s, it's the kind of thing that I can do the most efficiently and the best way to get some training, but also, for me, a way to still be able to challenge myself mentally and physically each day." (03:09 | Beth McKenzie)
"As soon as I found running in my late 20s, I knew it was something I wanted to do for life. For me, even in phases of my life where I'm not feeling competitive or not wanting to go on a start line, I'm still going to be getting out every day to run on the trails, to just decompress, to get away from everything else and just be on my own as well." (04:23 | Beth McKenzie)
"I honestly aspire to be a hobby jogger. I think that's a great thing. It's that longevity. It's having that in your life on a daily basis to give you joy." (08:21 | Beth McKenzie)
"My real wish though, is that I had a lever coming back from pregnancy and during pregnancy. You could just sell levers to pregnant women because seriously, the amount it could have helped me in those stages of life is ridiculous. While you're pregnant, taking off some of the weight, having that freedom to run and then afterwards returning to running. But while you're still carrying some extra weight, it would have been so valuable." (32:29 | Beth McKenzie)
"I think that's one of the exciting things about just having the type of company that we do is like, just the ability to help people is like the name of the game for us, right? Whether it's someone coming back from a stress fracture or wanting to get back from fitness post-pregnancy, like my wife just gave birth to our third child a week ago. So even using it for her just to kind of get back to her quote unquote fitness and doing what she loves to do again. She loves the gym and to do gym workouts and things like that. But just to be able to move your body again post-pregnancy is really important." (33:04 | Brad Miles)
Links
Connect with Beth McKenzie:
https://www.instagram.com/bethgmckenzie/
https://wynrepublic.com/
Connect with Brad Miles:
https://www.instagram.com/levermovement/
https://www.instagram.com/bradmiles/
https://levermovement.com/
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From climbing the global rankings in triathlon to professional trail running, Eli Hemming stands out as one of the leading figures in the world of endurance sports. Host Brad Miles sits down with Eli, whose seamless transition from a professional ITU triathlete to a trail running marvel has captured the attention of the sports community. They delve into what it means to relentlessly pursue excellence, exploring how to push limits while balancing training with life.
Eli's transition from the regimented world of international triathlon to the challenging landscapes of trail and ultra-running is nothing short of remarkable. He recounts an "epiphany" he experienced during COVID and when his wife, Tabor, took him to a random trail race. It led him to explore the world of trail running to find a little bit more fulfillment. Throughout the discussion, listeners are provided with a deep understanding of the commitment needed to succeed in endurance sports.
Residing at an altitude of 8,000 feet, Eli and his wife have adapted to high-altitude training through a variety of methods including skiing and treadmill runs. By incorporating the lever system into their performance training, Eli shares how it helped them maintain a high level of fitness and recover faster between workouts. They experimented with the lever system in various overspeed training to enhance leg speed, relearning quicker running techniques, and used it as a means for altitude adjustment.
This inaugural episode of "Run Fast, Run Forever" marks the second season of the Lever Movement podcast. Lever Movement, based in Boulder, Colorado, is a company specializing in rehab, recovery, and training devices dedicated to helping you achieve and maintain your goals of being a healthy, fit, and competitive athlete for life.
Quotes
“I love being outdoors and I love the lifestyle of getting out and being outside all day, every day. Running is kind of my excuse to do that, but I also love the pursuit of excellence in that. I love putting up with the monotony to better myself, to be a good runner.” (02:56 | Eli Hemming)
"I'm still pursuing excellence in sport. I'm just doing it on a different level and I'm focusing more on recovery and my relationships as well." (08:49 | Eli Hemming)
"I didn't know that was a thing–racing trails. I ran quite a few trails just because I really enjoyed running. Tabor, my wife, took me to a random trail race in Buena Vista. We had that little epiphany moment while we were there. Like, this is so much fun. What if we just kind of became trail running vagabonds? That'd be so much fun. So that was kind of the start of that." (09:22 | Eli Hemming)
"We made the move up two years ago now. Honestly, the biggest hurdle has been trying to remember how to run quickly. You get really fit, but I did kind of let up on the fitness side of things. And so I could focus on the technicalities that come with trail running. In that, I also feel like I got slower from being at altitude all the time. So we're kind of planning some C-level blocks that we can go remember how to run quickly." (17:01 | Eli Hemming)
"I think the lever system is a great addition. Not that I'd want to take away my training for it, I want to keep all my sessions. But the lever system is something that I can add in, even if I can just add in a few miles here, a few miles there. I think that'd be really beneficial." (27:41 | Eli Hemming)
Links
Connect with Eli Hemming:
https://www.instagram.com/eli_hemming/
https://www.youtube.com/@TheHemmingsrun
Connect with Brad Miles:
https://www.instagram.com/levermovement/
https://www.instagram.com/bradmiles/
https://levermovement.com/
Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm
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Welcome to the Run Fast, Run Forever podcast presented by Lever Movement. Join us as we explore the benefits and bring educational content about the Lever system to wherever you listen to podcasts. This 30 to 40 minute podcast will be your perfect Lever run companion. Whether you're currently dealing with an injury, rehabbing, or looking to set your next PR, we hope you'll take away some powerful and applicable lessons from each guest we have in the podcast.
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Welcome back to the LEVER Movement Podcast!
Today we're talking with Mari Dottschadis. Mari has experience working with some of Germany's best athletes as well as being a coach and a runner herself!
In this episode, we cover how she got his start in running, her thoughts on Sports Psychology, and how she travels and uses Bodyweight Support to not only return from injury but stay healthy during training!
Website: https://mentaltrainiert.com/
IG: @MariRennt
FB: mareike.dottschadis
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On this episode of the LEVER Movement Podcast we talk with Nathan Brown from Doctors of Running.
Nathan gives us his history of how he started down the path of becoming a PT, what he specializes in, and he also gives his thoughts on Body Weight Support for runners.
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Welcome back to the LEVER Movement Podcast!
In this episode we talk with Jenna Horner.
Jenna is a pro triathlete who had an illustrious background in gymnastics before switching her focus to triathlon.
Tune in to hear how she found success in a new sport and how she uses LEVER with her past unique knee injury.
You can follow along with her training and racing on Instagram @jennalyntri
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Welcome back to the LEVER Movement Podcast!
Today we're joined by Professional Triathlete Matt Hanson. We cover how Matt quickly jumped into Ironman racing from his wrestling days, how he approaches Bodyweight Support in his training, and how his race season has gone so far!
You can find him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/matthansontri/
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Welcome to the LEVER Movement Podcast! On this episode we're joined by Pro Triathlete Laura "Sid" Siddall.
We talk all about how she got into the sport, her thoughts on how triathlon has changed over the past few years, how she started using Bodyweight Support in her training, and why LEVER is now her third checked bag when she travels across the world!
You can find out more about Laura on her website at https://laurasiddall.com/about/ and her Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/lmsid/
Remember to subscribe and rate the LEVER Movement Podcast!
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Welcome back to the LEVER Movement Podcast!
Today we're talking with Brad Beer of Pogo Physio. Brad has 16 years of experience working in the physiotherapy field as well as being the consulting therapist to Triathlon Australia, Great British Triathlon, & Athletics New Zealand. Outside of the clinic he's the host of the Physical Performance Show and a runner triathlete himself!
In this episode we cover how he got his start in the physiotherapy field, his thoughts on different types of injuries, and how athletes can best use Bodyweight Support to not only return from injury faster, but stay healthy during training!
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Welcome back to the LEVER Movement Podcast! Today we're joined by Professional Triathlete Rachel Olson. Rachel is based in Boulder, CO and represents Waterfall Racing.
In this episode we cover:
How she got into Triathlon
What a standard week of training looks like
How she started using LEVER and how she incorporates Bodyweight Support into her current training
Listen and enjoy, and make sure to subscribe to keep up to date on all the newest episodes when they release!
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Welcome back to the LEVER Movement Podcast!
On this episode we're joined by Coach and Athlete Lynsey Romano! We'll talk all about how Lynsey got start running, why she started using LEVER, how she trains, and also hear all about her Coaching with Skyline Run Coaching!
You can find more about Lynsey's coaching on her social media @skylineruncoaching and at https://www.runcoach.org/
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Welcome back to another episode of the LEVER Movement Podcast! Today we're joined by 4-Time Olympic Marathon Trials Qualifier Becki Spellman to hear about her journey through running and how she uses Bodyweight Support and LEVER.
Becki is also a running coach and tells us how she not only incorporates LEVER into her running routine, but also how she guides her athletes to use LEVER as well.
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Welcome to another episode of the LEVER Movement Podcast. Today we're joined by 2:28 Marathoner Brian Schroy. In this episode Brian tells us all about his journey in marathoning, including how he's dropped his marathon time from 3:18 to 2:28 and how an injured shoulder turned out to be the thing that kickstarted his running!
Brian also tells us all about how plantar fasciaitis almost derailed his sights on the 2022 Boston Marathon before he turned to LEVER and Bodyweight support to ensure he could make it through the final crucial weeks of the maratho block healthy.
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Welcome to the LEVER Movement Podcast! In this first episode we're joined by Coach Aaron Geiser of EndureIQ. As an athlete, Aaron is a USA Triathlon All-American, Gold Ironman All World Athlete, USAT Age Group Nationals Competitor and Ironman World Championships Qualifier.
As a coach he as a Bachelor of Science Degree in Athletic Training is a USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach, Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM), Level 3 USA Cycling Coach, Certified Personal Trainer (ACE) and is Level 2 Run DNA Certified.
In this episode we hear how Aaron got his start in Triathlon as an athlete and slowly moved into the coaching world. Aaron also shares with us how he first started incorporating Bodyweight Support with LEVER and how he trains himself and his athletes!
