The Latest @ Coeur
Meet Coeur ProTriathlete Kim Schwabenbauer
Driven by Dreams
At Penn State, she attended a home track meet and dreamt about what it would be like to be on the team. The next year, she was wearing those Division I colors and lining up next to some of the best runners in the country in both track and cross-country.
In 2005, she was introduced to the sport of triathlon at a local YMCA race and dreamt of “going long”. By 2011, she had two Ironman amateur championships under her belt.
Meet Coeur Athlete Katie Zaferes
It is our distinct pleasure and high honor to introduce you to rising ITU star Katie Hursey! After graduating from Syracuse in 2012 where she ran track and steeplechase, Katie decided to give triathlon a shot. Only six months after graduation, she was spotted by the head of the Under 23 Olympic Development team and invited to live at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.
Meet One of Our First Pro Athletes - Beth Shutt
Coeur is thrilled to reveal our first professional in our announcement series: Beth Shutt!
Beth hails from the chilly climes of Pittsburgh and will be competing in her third year as a pro triathlete. Coming off a recent 2nd place finish at Ironman Wisconsin and a SMOKING fast 3:06 marathon at Ironman Arizona, we are so excited to watch Beth come into her own in 2014!
At Coeur, We Like to Dream Big
We like to dream at Coeur. Pretty big actually. Now it might take a few glass of wine before we share the biggest of our dreams because they may sound…how shall we say it? A bit too aspirational. Especially for a small endurance sports clothing company. But trust us…they’re big. And believe it or not, they have nothing to do with profit margins or sales. Now, as we mentioned in our post on Conscious Capitalism, sales and profits are vital. They’re just not our raison d'être.
So, for now, we’ll hold off prattling on about why we think putting others first can start a chain reaction of kindness, how compassion can trump greed and how sport can be a vehicle to change lives. Instead, we’ll just say that, in our opinion, it all starts with community.
And at Coeur, our community starts with our Ambassadors, our Elite Team and our Sponsored Professionals. These are the individuals who give form to and exemplify our (pardon the pun) Coeur Values.
Thanks...A Lot! WE give thanks for a great year in Women's Triathlon, Cycling, and Running
Do we like chocolate? Yes. Yes, we do!
Is Chocolate Good for You? Let’s Chat:
Chocolate has been used for centuries to treat bronchitis, fatigue, hangovers, anemia, depression, memory loss, high blood pressure, poor eyesight and even sexual malaise.
Chocolate is said to support cardiovascular health, reduce risks of cancer and also help with energy, stress, and metabolism. It also helps release that feel-good neurotransmitter - serotonin in the brain, and we all love that!
Mondays. We like them because we can recap your triathlon, cycling and running exploits.
Before I get too far into this, I have to let you know that this is Kebby’s husband writing. Usually, we collaborate as a team on our blog posts but today, it’s just me. Today is a rather special day and I knew that Kebby would put the kibosh on this blog if it made it to her editorial desk.
First, let me provide a bit of context. Just like the esteemed Mr. Bob Geldof (yes, showing my age with that reference), I don’t have the rosiest relationship with Mondays.
But...this year is different.
Mom & Dad
Coeur's (not so) Secret Tips for Ironman Arizona
Swim Tip: It’s pretty well known that the lake curves a bit. Some competitors like to start on the left and follow the buoys and many/most others like to stay to the right to try and cut off some of the course. One suggestion is to (sshh…don’t tell) stay in the middle. You might get some surprisingly clear water. No promises though.
Swim Tip: The swim exit is usually up a set of stairs. It always seems like it is one stair short. Plus, the water can be a bit murky, so the stairs can be somewhat hard to see. Maybe this isn't really a tip. More of a warning. Just be careful getting out. There...now it's a tip.
IMAZ Coeur-se review
Course Review – Ironman Arizona
Ironman Arizona (“IMAZ”) has a unique place on the Ironman Circuit. It was originally an early season race that was held in April. Despite the flat’ish terrain, it was an absolute terror. Temperatures frequently soared into the high 90’s, winds howled and sand storms of haboob caliber were known to rise up on the Beeline highway.
Mercifully, the organizers moved the date to November and now it is a race of a different flavor. Rather than a sand encrusted death march, it now viewed as a great venue for your first assault on the distance or an opportunity to set a new PR.
But don’t for a minute think it is easy. It is still an Ironman and 140.6 miles is a long ways even in a car!
So with that as a backdrop, let us give you our thoughts on the course. By the way, we have a few semi-secret tips that we can share. Shoot us a note at info@coeursports.com and put IMAZ tips in the title. We’ll be glad to send them your way.
The Swim
Let's hear it for the Pros
Over the past couple months, we’ve been working on a number of things here at Coeur. Coming up with innovative products and new designs is certainly high on our list. Assembling a team of Brand Ambassadors and Sponsored Athletes is also right up there. Now I don’t want to “spill all the beans” (unless they’re the kind that will brew into coffee) since our call for ambassadors and pros is still open (see our website coeursports.com on how to apply…hint, hint.) and we’re going to make an announcement toward the middle of December.
But I do want to share a decision we’ve made related to our pro contracts.
Coeur's Kona Race Report Part II
Kristin Schwieger & Hailey Manning
This was my second time to the Big Island for World Championships, so I was more calm and relaxed then I can remember. When my alarm went off at 4:30, I ate breakfast and headed to the pier. After getting body marked and my bike set and ready to go, I just sat in a quiet spot on the pier waiting for the word to hit the water.
