My background in endurance sports has been extensive.  Since 1980, I have raced throughout the world in triathlons and ultra-distance running events.  My major accomplishments in triathlons are as follows:  1) Three Time Top 10 Finisher - Ironman World Championships; 2) Two Time Winner - Ultraman World Championships; 3) Ultraman World Championships 2019 Hall of Fame Inductee: 4)Three Time Age Group Winner - Ironman North American Championship; 5) Ironman All World Athlete - Ranked #1 in the World - Age Group - @ the Ironman distance in 2015 - 2107, and 2021. While my children were growing up, I had less time for training in three disciplines and focused on running.  My running accomplishments are as follows:  1) Two Time Top 10 Finisher - Leadville 100 Mile Trail Run; 2) USA Track & Field 24 Hour Champion - 140 miles; and 3) 48 Hour Age Group National Record Holder - 200 miles.  I earned my M.A. degree from San Diego State University in Exercise Physiology and a minor in Psychology has been extremely helpful as a coach.  I have served as an age group AAU swimming coach, high school cross country and Track & Field Coach, and was fortunate to coach swimming, cross country, and Track & Field at a community college in San Diego.   While serving as an AAU swimming coach, I worked with swimmers at the Junior National level.  While serving as a high school cross country and Track & Field coach, my athletes qualified for the State Championship.  Furthermore, while serving as a community college swimming coach, cross country coach, and Track & Field coach, my athletes and teams participated at the state level and very proud to have coached three All-American swimmers. It is an honor and privilege to be serving as a TriDot Master Coach since 2016. I strive to use a collaborative and athlete-centered approach to help all of my athletes love the sport, train in an efficient manner, and perform at a superior level during competitions. In addition, my athletes will gain insights relative to enjoying the triathlon lifestyle while maintaining balance and gratification in their personal lives!