Some time ago we asked you about your sports goals for the coming season. We offered free, 3-month access to our experienced coaches for those of you sharing the most interesting and inspiring sports goals. It was a great honor and fun to go through all of your stories but it was extremely hard to choose those special stories. Well, sometimes you just have to take hard decisions, right?
All our winners are really motivated and passionate. Some have been into sports for a long time now and having a personal coach will definitely push them to a higher level. The others have ambitious goals but need someone who will guide them with safe training and mentoring.
Appreciating your efforts, we have sent all the participants 3 coupons for free access to our dietary module (each is valid for 1 month). We hope to help you at least with hundreds of healthy and tasty recipes crafted to your activities.
Remember, that you can help yourself in reaching your goals by cooperating with a personal coach who can prepare the right training plan for you. The right coaches are waiting for you on Sportovia. It’s your joice now to start working with them.
Here are the coaches who supported us in our contest. We are really grateful and proud to have pros like them ready to work with Sportovia tools:
Kimberley Kruse (USA)
Disciplines: running, cycling, swimming, strength workout, triathlon
Language: English
About herself: „I have been a personal trainer and coach for 20+ years. I was a NCAA division 1 track and field athlete. Post college I ran several marathons, duathlons and triathlons. I have completed several Ironman triathlons as well as being a Team USA member.”
Jan Pyott (Switzerland)
Disciplines: running, cycling, mountain biking, swimming, triathlon, adventure racing
Languages: German, English, French
About himself: „From the Sprint distance (750m, 20km, 5km), Olympic distance (1,5km, 40km,10km), X-Terra (Cross-country Olympic distance), up to the Half-Ironman (1.9km, 90km, 21.1km), the variety of Triathlon is my choices. Triathlon is an important and central aspect of my life since I am 15 years old. In 1996 at the Spiezathlon I won directly my very first Triathlon and became only a year later a member of the Swiss National Team. Since then Triathlon is not only a sport, but a life school and philosophy which I follow with great passion. In the following years I had many great moments, like winning the multiple times the national title and winning several international races. In 2008 I retired from professional sport after graduating from University, only to discover 4 years later that I have still got this sport virus in me. Now I am again in search of my personal boundaries, but this time in the Xterra/Cross Triathlon competitions.”
Martin Keiml (Austria)
Disciplines: running, cycling, swimming, stationary bike, stretching, circuit workout, strength workout, triathlon
Languages: German, English
About himself: “As child in the local swimming club for 6 years. As teen startet with Karate und performed for 13 years until 2nd black belt. At the age of 20 started with running, later on with triathlon. Since 2008 im am leader and chief coach of the local triathlon club. Since 2014 I am 2nd sport director of the Lower Austrian Triathlon Association. Since 2014 I am also professional trainer with my own company “meinTraining.at” – Be your own coach! I am also teaching at the fitnessacademy. 2006 I finished the education for Karate Instructor, 2008 the education for swimming instructor and 2011 the education for triathlon instructor. I am still active swimmer and triathlete.”
Michael Groblewski (Germany)
Disciplines: aqua aerobics, running, running up the stairs, boxing, walking, crossfit, martial arts, stretching, circuit training, strength training, yoga
Languages: English, German, Polish
About himself: “I advise you as a freelance coach and lecturer in health coaching, personal training, and counseling with a focus on the mind-body connection and mental training. For over ten years, I’ve been involved in fitness and health industry. I give my extensive experience and knowledge of methods on to my clients and enjoy working with people who are open to creative, contemporary and innovative ways to achieve better quality of life. I use latest, easy to learn and easy to apply health strategies for everyday life, which I flexibly adapt to the individual customers. Background: In 2004, I received my diploma in the Faculty of Sports Science. Since 2000 I’ve worked continuously as a fitness coach, trainer and lecturer. Between 2005-2011 I successfully managed a fitness studio. I am continuously involved in alternative methods of body work, nutritional counseling, stress reduction methods, mental training and the training of the mind-body connection.”
Andrzej Lachowski (Poland)
Disciplines: running, mountain running, orienteering, stretching, circuit workout, triathlon, nordic skiing, skiing, football, volleyball, basketball, handball
Languages: Polish, English
About himself: „I graduated from the Academy of Physical Education in Cracow, Poland. I began specialized training in 2000 and run to this day. By the number of years, I have attained a master class in mountain running. I won several medals in Polish Championships and the second place at the World Championships in team mountain running. The most valuable thing I won by the number of years is my experience. I competed successfully in marathons and shorter street races in Europe. I am still an active athlete, but I have been using my previous experience to help many people of all ages. I am a trainer and instructor of athletics, football, handball, basketball, volleyball and skiing, so I am familiar with the right preparation for these disciplines too.”