#81 Why Should I Have a Coach

Dean and Paula discuss why having a coach is important for reaching your big goals from personal experiences as athletes and coaches.  Also in this episode, they discuss:

• Inclusion and diversity in running, cycling, and triathlon
• Biniam Girmay's highs and lows in the Giro d'Italia
• The Pho3nix Sub7 & Sub8 project
• Molly Seidel safety concerns on Strava
• Lucy Westlake climbs Everest at age 18

RyR is a team of runners and triathletes who receive comprehensive and customized coaching. The team name has dual meanings. The first is based in Hebrews 12:1 in which Christians are instructed to run the race set before us. In this context, RyR stands for Run your Race, with an emphasis on meeting you (the athlete) where you are and coming alongside you to help you reach your goals. The verse emphasizes patience, endurance, and perseverance. These qualities are essential for success as both athletes and coaches.

The second meaning is based on the enduring friendship and marriage between the founding coaches, Dean and Paula Roberts. In this context, RyR stands for Roberts and Roberts. While our primary mission is to help athletes set and reach fitness and performance goals, we understand that this must occur within the context of each athlete's daily life. We strive to form an individual relationship with each athlete and make sure weekly training fits seamlessly into family life and work schedules.