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BOB SANDERSON

Hays KS

BeginnerIntermediateHighly Competitive

Location

Hays KS

Languages

English

Pricing

$$$$$

Athlete Types

BeginnerIntermediateHighly Competitive
Swim
Bike
Run
Nutrition

Certifications

ESCI Level 1ESCI Level 1
Coach Mastermind GroupCoach Mastermind Group

About

I’ve spent most of my life learning what it means to show up and work hard. From nearly 20 years in farming and ranching (love for horses), to 31 years in the military retiring as a Master Sergeant and 35 years as an analytical chemist. I’ve developed an appreciation for discipline and patience. I’ve also been a triathlete for 22 years and an endurance coach for 3, so I know firsthand what it takes to balance training, life, setbacks, and goals. As a coach, I like to help endurance athletes train smarter and stay consistent. At this point in retirement, forgetting what day it is isn’t a problem—it’s basically a perk. If I know when the workout starts and where the coffee is, we’re good.

Philosophy

My coaching philosophy is pretty simple: show up every day, do the little things right, and keep pushing forward. I believe in starting the day by completing a task (make your bed), finding ways to help people around me, treating others with respect, being willing to take chances, and not quitting when things get tough. As a coach, I want to lead in a way that helps people grow, believe in themselves, and keep working to get better.

Credentials

TriDot Coach, IronmanU Coach, USAT Level 1 Certification, MS Exercise Science

Accomplishments

Two-Time Ironman World Championship Podium, One Ironman 70.3 World Championship Podium, USAT Olympic Distance National Champion, USAT Olympic Distance National Championship Bronze, USAT Sprint Distance National Championship Silver.

Experience

Completed over 100 triathlons all distances. I have been training for and racing local, regional, national, & world level triathlons for 22 years with podium finishes too numerous for this space. I have failed and picked my glutes maximus back up many times.