Heart Zones Coaching

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Meet your Austin Area Triathlon Coach- Valerie Allen

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Certifications: Heart Zones Coaching Certified Triathlon Coach, USA Triathlon Certified Coach (level 1)

Bio:  Valerie’s passion for the multisport lifestyle began in 2005 by completing her first Danskin Women’s triathlon. The first part of her adult life Valerie lived in an extremely unhealthy lifestyle, but the world of triathlon has inspired her to strive for health and a state of mind that seemed an impossible dream. From her days of smoking two packs a day to completing endurance events lasting hours on end, she is in tune to the journey each individual travels on their road to greater wholeness. Now her dream is not only a reality but a real life miracle.

As a coach, Valerie fell in love with empowering and inspiring others to reach for their dreams, and at the present time coaches the triathlon group at the Town Lake YMCA. Her coaching engages the entire athlete’s mind, body, emotions & spirit. She is keenly aware of life’s obstacles that hamper health and fitness goals.

From her first sprint triathlon in 2005, Valerie began competing in longer distance races in 2008 and finished the 2009 season with her first Half Ironman 70.3. She has completed at least 15 triathlons, several half marathons and is training for a full marathon. She incorporates yoga, strength training, sports massage into her personal training.

Information Technology and Human Resources was Valerie’s former career choice before staying home to raise four daughters. As they hit their teen years, Valerie found her triathlon training to be an integral parenting tool. She has been a sports mom in seven different sports; her high school daughter has completed several triathlons and hopes to complete her first sprint triathlon this season.

Valerie resides in South Austin with her husband, niece, and daughters.

Testimonials:

"Valerie is an incredibly encouraging coach. She will get you to push yourself without even realizing that you are. She has helped me push far past what I thought my limits were and helped me grow as a person while doing it."-Kelly V.

"She is an outstanding coach who brings triathlon experience and knowledgeable coaching ability to each and every session. I could not swim, bike or run when I started with Val. She encourages me every step of the way and always reminds me that I am an athlete. Thanks to her, I am an athlete."-Maureen W