Beyond Exercise
This last December (yeah, just a month ago), I was struggling with some motivation and a direction for my 2020 athletic season. Many...
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Carlos Torres
Aug 22, 20182 min read
Making important choices
There are many reasons why we do different things in life. There are different paths to follow and new things to try. About 9 years ago,...
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Kathleen O'Shea
Aug 8, 20184 min read
The athlete in us never leaves.
I remember the exact moment I crossed the finish line for the very last time I raced the 220 yard sprint. It was the state meet in Fort...
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Mark Saroni
Jul 18, 20186 min read
If You Ain't Rubbing, You Ain't Racing
I’ve always loved short course racing because of the adrenaline rush and the quick tactical skills that are needed to have a good...
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Mark Saroni
Jul 10, 20185 min read
Sometimes you should push through, and sometimes you shouldn't.
Injury. One of the greatest fears for an athlete. The driven mind may be willing, but the body has to cooperate. Until recently, injury...
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Mark Saroni
Feb 7, 20183 min read
Sometimes Success Takes a While
I recently wrote a memo to my privately coached athletes about the importance of consistency, and I soon realized this is a topic we all...
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Mark Saroni
Jan 10, 20184 min read
Goal Setting: A Three-Pronged Approach
Every New Year is a chance for us to reflect on the past and plan for the future. In North America, we call that planning step "New...
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Mark Saroni
Dec 8, 20172 min read
What is a Team?
Why is it that being part of a strong team can be one of the most rewarding experiences of our lives, while being a part of a bad team...
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Mark Saroni
Nov 27, 20172 min read
A Weekend of Thanksgiving Festivities
Holidays are great times to get together with food, friends, and family. At Paragon Training, we believe that sport enhances all areas of...
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Mark Saroni
Oct 5, 20174 min read
Winning is an Attitude, Not a Spot on the Podium
Everyone likes to win. I tell my club and high school swimmers all the time that we want to have fun and winning is a LOT of fun. Since...
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Mark Saroni
Jul 19, 20175 min read
Why I Waited 15 Years to do an Ironman
I did my first triathlon in 2002 when I was just 12 years old. I remember many details of that first race distinctly, but what I remember...
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