Blog 13: Getting Up Off the Couch: My Year of Triathlon
by Aaron Benjamin ON YOUR MARK….. Less than an hour after some routine blood work in April 2015, the doctor’s office called me. While I do appreciate getting crisp, responsive service, when the doctor’s office calls back with test results within the hour, it is generally not going to be good news. “Mr. Benjamin, we […]
Blog 12: Interview with Matt Bradshaw, Ironman 70.3 finisher
FC: You have a very unique story about why you set a goal to do a 70.3 without any previous triathlon background. Tell us your story. MB: On April 11, 2014, the husband (Frank Guinn) of my wife’s best friend from high school (Kim Guinn), was in New Orleans to participate in the Ochsner Half Ironman. He […]
Blog 11: Yoga and Endurance Athletes
by Lynne Ray (PT, PYT, CSCS) Yoga is an excellent supplement to the schedule of an endurance athlete, and one that is often overlooked. Yoga increases flexibility, builds stability and strength, all well known facts. Additionally, a regular yoga routine can also enhance mental focus, deepen breathing patterns, prevent injury, and offer a form of […]
Blog 10: Interview with Fillnow Coaching’s newest addition, Matthew Russell
FC: Matt, thank you for your time today. We are thrilled to have you as a part of our team! MR: Anytime! Happy to be on board! FC: So how did you get started in triathlon? MR: It was a gradual transition. I started running in high school. I started cycling in college and continued to […]
Blog 9: Maybe I Should Smile During Triathlons
by Jen Keith I’ve always told my friends there’s no smiling in triathlon. It’s a race. It’s you against the clock. I’ve always had my “game face” on. I set the goal to complete an Ironman in 2014 years ago. When Ironman posted that the inaugural Ironman Chattanooga would take place in September of 2014 […]
Blog 8: Ironman Louisville
by Jennifer Johnson Total Race Time: 13h 32m 19sOverall Place = 858/2,076Age Group = Female 25-29 Overall Female Place = 155/494Age Group Place = 20/42 ——————————————————————————– Pre-race: “I love you, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my […]
Blog 7: Dream Big
by Beth Hernandez A couple weeks ago, I suddenly lost my way. I was traveling to Dallas, TX for work and spent the entire week doing something that I typically don’t do. I got lazy. After a few days of rationalizing why sleeping-in was better than training because I was tired, worn-out, dealing with a time […]
Blog 6: Interview with Liz Wort
Fillnow Coaching is honored and privileged to welcome aboard Liz Wort to its coaching staff! Get to know Liz in this interview! FC: Liz, we are more then excited to have you! Thank you for your time today! LW: The pleasure is all mine, Kelly! I am so excited to be joining this group!! FC: […]
Blog 5: To the Summit of Kilimanjaro
by Chip Wedgeworth Four months ago I set out to find an adventure. I had accrued ample vacation days and had the urge to travel off the beaten path. The thought of resorting to some quite beach resort bored me to death; I wanted something intense, something different. My research pointed me to only one option: Mount Kilimanjaro […]
Blog 4: Beloved
by Coach Meghan January is a time of new beginnings, but my heart is always heavy this month. I am grieved when I think about my dear friend Aimee’s short life, but then I am reminded of Ralph Waldo Emerson’s quote, “It is not the length of life, but depth of life.” Four years ago, my dear […]
