017 NYC Marathon: Why I’m Running, Who I’m Running For, and What Training Actually Looks Like

017 NYC Marathon: Why I’m Running, Who I’m Running For, and What Training Actually Looks Like

The New York City Marathon has been on Coral's bucket list for over a decade. This year, she's finally running it — and it's about so much more than the race. In this episode, Coral shares the deeply personal story behind her NYC Marathon journey: who she's running for, why this year felt like the right time, and what training actually looks like when you have a coaching business, young kids, and a whole lot of life happening all at once. She talks about her dad Ken — the elite marathoner and triathlete who gave her a love of endurance sports from the time she could walk — and why she's running this race in his honor to raise awareness and funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association through Team Momentum. She also gets real about what this training block actually looks like: the stroller runs, the walk breaks, the unconventional schedule, the summer heat, and why flexibility and consistency are the same thing. This episode is a reminder that endurance isn't just a marathon. Sometimes it's just enduring the day — and that you can choose hard things with joy … while also going through hard things.

016 Tampa Bay BABES Tri Pre-Race Chat

Race week almost here! Whether you're counting down to your very first triathlon or your tenth, it's completely normal to feel excited, nervous, and maybe even question whether you're ready. In this episode, Coral and Britt sit down for a pre-race conversation about what actually matters in the final days before the Tampa Bay BABES Triathlon—and what doesn't. They discuss race-week nerves, taper crazies, common mistakes athletes make on race day, how to approach the swim with confidence, pacing the bike, managing the Florida heat, and what makes a successful first triathlon. Most importantly, they share the reminders every athlete needs to hear before heading to the start line. If you're racing this weekend, this episode is your chance to take a deep breath, trust your training, and remember why you signed up in the first place. We'll see you at the start line, BABEs!

015 The Real Reason Why I Quit My Salaried Job to Be a Full-time Triathlon Coach

Some decisions don't make sense on paper. They just make sense in your gut. In this episode, Coral shares the story she's never told publicly — what actually led her to walk away from a stable salaried career to coach full-time as a solo parent with no safety net and no roadmap. She talks through the years of working two jobs after bedtime, the personal shifts that reshaped everything, and the moment she realized something had to change. This isn't a highlight reel or a success story with a tidy ending. It's an honest look at what it costs to bet on yourself — and what it gives back when your people show up for you. If you've ever stood at a crossroads between the safe choice and the scary one, this episode will feel familiar.

014 Understanding 80/20 Training (and Why It Matters)

If every workout feels kind of hard… and you’re still not seeing the progress you expect—this is for you. In this episode, we’re breaking down one of the most talked-about (and most misunderstood) concepts in endurance training: 80/20. You’ve probably heard that you should train “mostly easy,” but what does that actually look like in real life? And why do so many athletes think they’re doing it… but aren’t? We dig into: * What 80/20 training actually means (and what it doesn’t) * Why always training “moderately hard” keeps you stuck * How to structure your week for real progress * The mental shift required to trust easy training * Practical ways to start applying this immediately If you’ve been training consistently but feel tired, plateaued, or like every session blends together—this conversation will help you reset and move forward with more clarity.

013 Do You Actually Need a Bike Trainer?

A question we’ve been getting a lot lately: Do I actually need a bike trainer to train for a triathlon? In this episode, we break down the role indoor bike training can play in your training — especially if you're balancing work, family, and limited training windows. We talk through: • Whether a bike trainer is truly necessary • The real benefits of indoor cycling for triathletes • How trainers remove common barriers like traffic, weather, and daylight • Peloton vs smart trainers vs basic trainers • When it makes sense to invest in one (and when it doesn’t) If you’ve been wondering whether a trainer belongs in your setup — or feeling overwhelmed by all the options — this conversation will help simplify the decision. Because like most things in triathlon, there’s no single “right” answer.