What Tim's Athletes are saying

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While training to run a qualifying time for the Boston Marathon, I decided to join Tim's track workouts. Since joining the track sessions, I have definitely noticed an improvement in my strength and speed. Consequently this has helped me maintain a faster pace during long runs, and ultimately increase my endurance.

Thanks Tim for your enthusiasm and constant support!
-Andrea Beach

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I am a 40-year old computer engineer who is relatively new to triathlon. Tim Bolen has been my Triathlon Guru and advisor for the last 2 years. Not only does Tim take time creating individual schedules and guidance, his greatest quality is that he is a true motivator. In training, racing, and even in discussions Tim's love of life and sport shines through. He has taught me how to be a better person as well as triathlete by his dedication to the sport as well as the community and his family. I have participated in several of Tim's fund raising events which are always for a great cause. And if it is results you are looking for Tim has helped me to set personal bests in every distance of triathlon, sprint, olympic, 1/2 ironman, and Ironman.

I look forward to working with Tim for years to come.
-Chuck Settles

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I was a very active runner/triathlete from 2004 to the end of 2007. Coming from a swimming background, my running wasn't where I wanted it to be. I joined the track workouts in fall of 2006 and immediately noticed a substantial improvement not only in my races, but my overall fitness. It was THE major contributing factor in reaching my goals in 2007. After taking 9 months off of all activity, I recently rejoined the track workouts and regained most of my fitness in a short time.

Tim's workouts excel at getting the most out of each mile, and go beyond with his constant motivation, support, and attention to the runners. I walk (or sometimes crawl) off the track each Wednesday knowing I got the most out of my body and time.

Thank you Tim and Excel & Beyond.
-Dave Wood

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My mile time 4 weeks ago was 8 minutes and that nearly did me in. Four weeks later it was 7:21. So in 5 weeks, I have gotten significantly faster.

Thanks for all your help and encouragement.
-Dianne Siegel, Big Fun Facilitator

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I would not be the athlete I am today and the stronger athlete I will be tomorrow without Tim's knowledge, energy, and support. Thank you Tim!! Even with having a coach with such a distance, he has been great to work with and I see an improvement in my abilities every day. If you can believe it, you can achieve it!!! Thanks Tim!
-Kimberlyn Slocum

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When my husband and I contacted Tim, we presented him with a big challenge: take two creaky, old people with joint problems, busy schedules, and no clue how to ride a bike or run, and make them into triathletes. This won't happen overnight, but in the two months that Tim has been coaching us, we've made big strides. ? He is extremely motivational; I'm going way beyond what I would have achieved on my own. His spin class is the hardest thing I have ever done; I'm thrilled when I have survived another session and I know I'm getting stronger. His dedication to the sport and to his athletes is unsurpassed.

Thanks, Tim!
-Jan Shaw

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Tim,
Thank you very much for your time and coaching during the Wednesday morning track workouts! Friends have always advised me I would get faster if I did track workouts and I never believed them. I believed that I wasn't built to be a runner and would always be slow. I absolutely shocked myself when last Sunday I took NINE minutes off my best 1/2 marathon finish time. I am now a believer and will continue attending your track workouts as my normal training routine.

In addition to the performance improvements I have experienced, I now have a large new group of friends complete with positive attitudes, focused work ethic and they are all FUN. I find that even days I'm not working out with the group, I am more motivated to get up and exercise as the positive attitude gained from Wednesday's group carries me throughout the week.

Thank you for your leadership to keep the positive and fun environment, thanks for the coaching and thanks for your friendship!

I LOVE TO RUN!!!!
-Jennifer Huseman

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I can't thank Tim enough. I never thought that I'd see my 1-mile PR that I got back in high school, but I just matched it on the track last week. Since I started doing a weekly track workout with Tim three months ago, I've dropped about 30 to 45 seconds per mile on my daily runs and I've become a lot better at holding a consistent pace.

I just I can't say enough good things about Tim. His enthusiasm is contagious and his encouragement is heartfelt. He's the kind of guy who reminds you of why you love to run. As for that 1-mile PR and so many other running milestones that I never thought that I'd achieve, I'll be watching them in the rear view mirror as I speed right by them any day now.

Thanks, Tim!
-Jonathan Rogul

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The sport of triathlon is as much mental as it is physical. Tim has given me the inspiration I was lacking when it came to my training and racing. When a former coach made me think I was running as fast as I was capable, Tim pushed me to run harder. I began to believe in myself, and I went into the 70.3 World Championships with a confidence I've never experienced before. Tim continues to inspire me and push me to new levels.
-Kim Margel

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Before I started doing Tim's track workouts I thought that I had just one running speed, and that was slow. I soon discovered that with Tim's encouragement and the energy of the group I could run faster.

Track quickly became my most challenging and most rewarding workout of the week. I've dropped time in every distance that I've run - from over a minute off my one mile time, to 10 minutes off my half marathon time (and that was in a half ironman split!) The Tri club even voted me most improved athlete! Thanks Tim
-Rebecca Halperin

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Passion, intensity and seizing every moment of life, describes my experience as a friend and a coached athlete of Tim and Janelle Bolen. Not only does their dedication to the many aspects of life motivate me live each day to the fullest, but their desire to "excel" is contagious. Their ability to support every individual as a person and athlete, the encouragement they show while helping each participant to push pass their comfort zone and the desire to motivate their athletes to take their goals to new heights, is the driving force behind this successful program.
-Regan Butler

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I have swum Masters for the last 15 years. Not sweating was nice, but my TRI friends talked me into coming out of the water. I didn't fall on my face, but sure could tell I needed help. I can't believe how lucky I was to come across Tim. It's kind of a mixed blessing between his killer sets and motivation. In just these first few months I can feel the benefits to my S, B, and R.

Thank you Tim!
-Tim Shaw

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