In this episode, Colin and Elliot interview Michael Harlow, founder of
Endorphin Fitness, USA Triathlon Level II and Youth & Junior Certified Coach. He has coached hundred of athletes from age 5 to 75 across all levels. Michael started one of the first youth programs in the nation in 2005 and is now regarded as one of the premier triathlon coaches in the country. In 2012 he was awarded the 2012 Youth Developmental Coach of the Year, He leads presentations and webinars nationally for USA Triathlon on topics such as youth and junior physiology, draft legal racing and training, and swim, bike, and run skills and development.
Aside from coaching, Michael is a phenomenal athlete himself. He has been competing in triathlon since 1993 and has consistently ranked in the top five percent in the nation and top one percent in Virginia. Colin and Michael had the pleasure of racing each other at Age Group Nationals this past year in Milwaukee. Today, Michael continues to race and enjoys balancing his love for the sport with being a father to seven children and husband to his wife.
Enjoy the listen and thanks for joining us Michael!