The Latest @ Coeur
Meet The Duffield Twins
Day 6: Let’s go international today to the hotbed of triathlon that is Australia. We are more than pumped to welcome twin sisters Katy and Michelle Duffield to our 2014 lineup! Dubbed the “Darlings of Kona” this past October, you know there is some genetic gifts and hard work going on when both sisters make it to the Ironman World Championships together…Mim finishing a smokin’ 2nd place in the 25-29 AG with a 9:48 and Katy not far behind. Whoo!
Meet Coeur Sponsored Athlete Kelsey Withrow
Training in Park City, Utah has a ton of advantages….gorgeous views, hill repeats galore, altitude training….and the chance to hop on a ride with pro triathlete and mountain biker, Kelsey Withrow. Racing mostly Olympic distance and ITU events, Kelsey attained her pro card at the young age of 18, an age where a lot of us were still drinking illegally at frat parties. She then spent five years at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs as part of the National Team with sights set of a spot in the Olympics.
We're so excited to have Kelsey on the team!
Meet Coeur ProTriathlete Kim Schwabenbauer
Driven by Dreams
At Penn State, she attended a home track meet and dreamt about what it would be like to be on the team. The next year, she was wearing those Division I colors and lining up next to some of the best runners in the country in both track and cross-country.
In 2005, she was introduced to the sport of triathlon at a local YMCA race and dreamt of “going long”. By 2011, she had two Ironman amateur championships under her belt.
Meet Coeur Athlete Katie Zaferes
It is our distinct pleasure and high honor to introduce you to rising ITU star Katie Hursey! After graduating from Syracuse in 2012 where she ran track and steeplechase, Katie decided to give triathlon a shot. Only six months after graduation, she was spotted by the head of the Under 23 Olympic Development team and invited to live at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.
Meet One of Our First Pro Athletes - Beth Shutt
Coeur is thrilled to reveal our first professional in our announcement series: Beth Shutt!
Beth hails from the chilly climes of Pittsburgh and will be competing in her third year as a pro triathlete. Coming off a recent 2nd place finish at Ironman Wisconsin and a SMOKING fast 3:06 marathon at Ironman Arizona, we are so excited to watch Beth come into her own in 2014!
At Coeur, We Like to Dream Big
We like to dream at Coeur. Pretty big actually. Now it might take a few glass of wine before we share the biggest of our dreams because they may sound…how shall we say it? A bit too aspirational. Especially for a small endurance sports clothing company. But trust us…they’re big. And believe it or not, they have nothing to do with profit margins or sales. Now, as we mentioned in our post on Conscious Capitalism, sales and profits are vital. They’re just not our raison d'être.
So, for now, we’ll hold off prattling on about why we think putting others first can start a chain reaction of kindness, how compassion can trump greed and how sport can be a vehicle to change lives. Instead, we’ll just say that, in our opinion, it all starts with community.
And at Coeur, our community starts with our Ambassadors, our Elite Team and our Sponsored Professionals. These are the individuals who give form to and exemplify our (pardon the pun) Coeur Values.
Thanks...A Lot! WE give thanks for a great year in Women's Triathlon, Cycling, and Running
Do we like chocolate? Yes. Yes, we do!
Is Chocolate Good for You? Let’s Chat:
Chocolate has been used for centuries to treat bronchitis, fatigue, hangovers, anemia, depression, memory loss, high blood pressure, poor eyesight and even sexual malaise.
Chocolate is said to support cardiovascular health, reduce risks of cancer and also help with energy, stress, and metabolism. It also helps release that feel-good neurotransmitter - serotonin in the brain, and we all love that!
Mondays. We like them because we can recap your triathlon, cycling and running exploits.
Before I get too far into this, I have to let you know that this is Kebby’s husband writing. Usually, we collaborate as a team on our blog posts but today, it’s just me. Today is a rather special day and I knew that Kebby would put the kibosh on this blog if it made it to her editorial desk.
First, let me provide a bit of context. Just like the esteemed Mr. Bob Geldof (yes, showing my age with that reference), I don’t have the rosiest relationship with Mondays.
But...this year is different.
Mom & Dad
Coeur's (not so) Secret Tips for Ironman Arizona
Swim Tip: It’s pretty well known that the lake curves a bit. Some competitors like to start on the left and follow the buoys and many/most others like to stay to the right to try and cut off some of the course. One suggestion is to (sshh…don’t tell) stay in the middle. You might get some surprisingly clear water. No promises though.
Swim Tip: The swim exit is usually up a set of stairs. It always seems like it is one stair short. Plus, the water can be a bit murky, so the stairs can be somewhat hard to see. Maybe this isn't really a tip. More of a warning. Just be careful getting out. There...now it's a tip.