KOPCHA EPIC COACHING

April 18, 2020 Chances are that most of us still have a little free time on our hands…what better time to throw in some new exercises to our core routine.  Why is core work so important in a sport that generally relies on arm and leg strength? It helps use to stay streamlined swimming. Helps…

April 9, 2020 As most of us continue to slow things down while staying home, I’ve noticed people getting back to hobbies that we don’t always have time to do: Cooking, baking, music, art, puzzles, reading…. So to help give you something to do, here are three of my favorite Triathlon/Running related books!  In Eat and…

March 15, 2020 Although I consider myself to be somewhat of an introvert, I shudder to think of how social distancing is a buzzword and no contact delivery options is the norm.  And it’s downright scary how quickly this all escalated.   As we start to settle into what is going to be the new…

March 8, 2021 We all know that our lifestyles aren’t doing our posture any favors. I saw it myself when I recorded a yoga practice. I THOUGHT I was sitting up straight in Easy Seat. Nope.  All the sitting that came in 2020 with the loss of my life as a group ex instructor has…

February 24, 2020                                                                                       I am a member of my local Tri Club and this time of year we are doing indoor triathlons to help those new to the sport prepare for their first outdoor race in May. It’s super exciting to be around this group as you watch them grow into the sport!                                                                            So the…

February 10, 2020 In today’s world we have a ton of data at our fingertips…and don’t really understand most of it.  This is how I found myself trying to explain VO2 Max and the track the other day. So let’s start with a definition. V02 Max is the maximum amount of oxygen an individual can…

January 29, 2020 The bike leg of a triathlon is tricky.                                                                          It’s not a time trial so a certain amount of restraint needs to be put into place to insure a strong run.                                                                   However, the bike portion is the longest part of the…well…RACE. Because if you are there to race others or race the…

January 22, 2020 Goal setting is something I discuss with my athletes a lot, especially when deciding how their season is going to take shape.  And consistency is essential when improvement is the goal.   Staying on track isn’t always easy. Life has a funny way of taking over. And unless you are a professional…

January 15, 2020 I met  with a friend this week over a nice soup and salad lunch.  As business owners, athletes, and friends, we like to get together and bounce ideas around. As we were chatting, we got talking about nutrition and she mentioned to me how she is forever surprised when she sees people…

January 8, 2020 Are you a hill climber? Or are you a flat lander? They both have their benefits! But this time of year I am all about the hills! Because I don’t care how flat they SAY your race is. There will be a hill.  You have two choices. Do some hill work and…