EP 25: Swimming tips & the evolution of triathlon

Mary Eggers is an associate professor of nursing and triathlon coach at Valor triathlon project. She has been a nurse for 24 years, coach for 21 years, athlete for 26 years! She’s qualified for kona 3 x and never went to race. She is also a mom and wife.In this episode we chat about:Starting triathlon back in 1995!How our sport has changed– especially around fueling and body imageNursing– how you’ve translated the lessons from your profession into everyday life, sport, etc.Life as an empath and setting boundariesWhat every coach wishes their athletes would do that they don’t doHow to build trust as an athleteDialing in skills during off-seasonTips for new swimmersHow to get through a swim plateauMellow creme pumpkinsAnd so much more!Follow Stevie: https://www.instagram.com/stevielynlyn/Learn More About Stevie: https://stevielynrd.com/Follow Mary: https://www.instagram.com/themaryeggersLearn More about Mary: www.mary-eggers.comMary's Substack: Swim Squad Substack