We are a resource for athletes specializing in swimming, cycling, running, and triathlon. Paragon Training is a service for everyone, whether you are learning to swim or training for a World Championship. We want to help you achieve your life and fitness goals and we have a community of coaches and athletes here to support you in YOUR pursuit of excellence. The Suffer Faster Show is our podcast where we interview coaches and athletes who are all pursuing excellence in their niche in the subject of endurance training. Learn with us, train with us, join us: https://www.paragontraining.org/
Get to Know: Amy Higginbotham Welcome to our Get To Know series featuring our coaches! We'll be getting to know all of our coaches -- discovering how they got into triathlon, what their training philosophy is like, and who they are as athletes and as people. We kick off the "Coach arc" of the show with Amy Higginbotham. Amy is a former cheerleader and fitness instructor turned triathlete and coach. A lot of this carries over into her overall coaching philosophy -- Amy is an encourager and believes in bringing out the best in her athletes. Amy's energy is incredibly generous, and we hope you'll be encouraged by her interview as much as we were! TRAIN WITH US Learn more about Paragon Training Consult with a coach Shop our training plans Follow us on Instagram! WORK WITH COACH AMY Book a 15-minute Call with Coach Amy Amy's Instagram
Get to Know: Pablo Gomez Borrero Racing in pro triathlon is not a cake walk. It's challenging mentally, emotionally, and physically. Despite the cost, Pablo Gomez Borrero has no regrets and is not afraid to talk about it. In this episode, we talk with Pablo about how he got into triathlon, the cost of going pro, his struggle with body dysmorphia, as well as the early nutrition misinformation he received that led to some long term performance issues. We also talk about transitioning to a new season of life as a teacher and a coach, and his lack of regrets moving forward and how his pro career has made his life better. This is a very encouraging podcast and great for anyone looking to go pro or just wanting to a great story of what a pro season can look and feel like. TRAIN WITH US Learn more about Paragon Training Consult with a coach Shop our training plans Follow us on Instagram! FOLLOW PABLO ON INSTAGRAM Pablo's Instagram
Get to Know: Rebecca Marrou We had the privilege of speaking with Rebecca Marrou, one of our Paragon Pro Squad this season (2023). Rebecca's story is inspiring for anyone looking to understand the real challenges behind raising children and building a family while cultivating an athletic career and competing at an elite level. Rebecca and I discuss her "origin story" in triathlon, the importance faith plays in her own athletic journey, and the challenges as well as the boons of being a mother while competing at an elite level. Rebecca also faced a major setback last year due to a major injury -- this season she's had to juggle recovery, maintaining her pro card status, and managing her household and family. If you're balancing building a family, juggling life priorities, and looking to still push at an elite level, give this podcast a listen. TRAIN WITH US Learn more about Paragon Training Consult with a coach Shop our training plans Follow us on Instagram! FOLLOW REBECCA ON INSTAGRAM Rebecca's Instagram
If you could shave off even a few minutes off your ride, wouldn't you? Folks know to adjust their bike-fit, but then it's easy to jump straight into frames when your best option might in fact be your wheels. Jon Thornham is the co-founder behind FLO Cycling, a company producing engineered, aerodynamic wheels. On today's show, we talk about what happens when your tires and wheels hit the pavement and the effects they have on your overall speed. This one's a heady show with a lot of science, but it's a good one that's worth your salt if you want to ride faster! Be sure to check this one out! TRAIN WITH US Learn more about Paragon Training Consult with a coach Shop our training plans Follow us on Instagram! LEARN MORE ABOUT FLO Flo Cycling Website Flo Instagram
Krista and I discuss her career as a registered dietitian thus far as well as her most recent strategies for myself and her at TriWaco. By proxy, we cover summer nutrition and hydration and how to best optimize when training in the heat! TRAIN WITH US Learn more about Paragon Training Consult with a coach Shop our training plans Follow us on Instagram! CONSULT WITH KRISTA Learn more about nutrition coaching with Fuel Fearlessly and Krista Book an appointment with Krista Follow Krista on Instagram!
Racing in Boulder is already an incredible challenge and exciting endeavor -- racing in Boulder as a pro is a different pressure altogether. Join us as we interview Mark, Rebecca, and Pablo, our Paragon Pro Squad. We talk about the gear they used, how they got ready, and what the emotional demands of being a pro have been like for them. TRAIN WITH US Learn more about Paragon Training Consult with a coach Shop our training plans Follow us on Instagram! FOLLOW THE PRO SQUAD ON INSTAGRAM Mark Saroni Rebecca Marrou Pablo Gomez Borrero
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