By Bethany Rutledge “I’m training for my first race and I’m excited. The problem is, things have been crazy at work and I’m only getting in about half my training. Where should I cut?” Many athletes have asked a similar version of the above question. Say you’re training for your first race (or first longer distance race) and…
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Hi, I’m Bethany–coach, author of Courage to Tri, 2x Kona qualifier, and twin mom. In a decade of coaching and racing triathlon around the world—from first sprint to IRONMAN Hawaii—I learned a ton about mindset: finding your why, sustaining motivation, overcoming obstacles, and goal setting. Now, I help writers, solopreneurs, and athletes reach their goals using the same process.
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