EP 25: Swimming tips & the evolution of triathlon
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Mary Eggers is an associate professor of nursing and triathlon coach at Valor triathlon project. She has been a nurse for 24 years, coach for 21 years, athlete for 26 years! She’s qualified for kona 3 x and never went to race. She is also a mom and wife.
In this episode we chat about:
- Starting triathlon back in 1995!
- How our sport has changed– especially around fueling and body image
- Nursing– how you’ve translated the lessons from your profession into everyday life, sport, etc.
- Life as an empath and setting boundaries
- What every coach wishes their athletes would do that they don’t do
- How to build trust as an athlete
- Dialing in skills during off-season
- Tips for new swimmers
- How to get through a swim plateau
- Mellow creme pumpkins
- And so much more!
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