Sarah,

Thank you so much for helping me have the best race this past weekend.

I am still so excited that I actually came in 1st in my age group and I have you to thank for that. This was my PR race (just like you thought it would be) and you have been the one that has taught me the technique that made all the difference. When I was on the bike I was able to pass everyone because you taught me that "gliding thing" and it works. When I ran that first mile, I had your voice in my head from those training runs... reminding me to push it with my arms up that hill, to take little steps, etc...

This was the most fulfilling race I've done yet and it was especially great to have you there right up until the time we got in the water. Those last stretches and reminders really helped me deal with my pre-race nerves. Your coaching is superb and you have helped me and I have in turn been able to help others.

Thanks also for all the work with me at Ironsmith. I have learned so much about how you train "sport specific" and I appreciate you turning me into a worthy competitor and for sharing some of your "secrets" even though we are in the same age group (almost). Looking forward to learning more from you in the years to come and am confident that I will have more wins because of you.

You are the best!

Kellie Dugan, CPT
Ironsmith client