• "I was on the verge of ending my short-lived racing career when I decided to
  give it one more year and hire the best coach I could find. Not only was I
  successful in finding the best coach around, I also found a great person
  and friend.  Kim's enthusiasm inspired me and kept me motivated. Her
  coaching and training plan made me stronger and more confident . My race
  results have greatly improved this year, but more importantly, I've had
  FUN, both in my training and in my racing. I can't wait to start racing
  next season and build on this year's accomplishments."

Marianne Holt (Women's Category 2):  2004 North Carolina Women's Road Race Champion and Master's Road Race Champion

• "It's the end of my 2002 season - I  have now added a Master's World Time Trial Championship title to my two Masters National Time Trial Championship titles! I just have to say, "Thanks, Coach Kim!" But, that sounds so totally inadequate. Kim has done an awesome job coaching me these last three years, no doubt. She has helped me in so many aspects of my life, much beyond simply my physical training, and I will never be able to  pay her back in full.

  Kim's guidance gave me a clear path to follow to reach the results I wanted. I wanted to be fast...and I assumed that this meant just riding harder all the time. This worked to a point, but then I just got tired with little improvement. In 2000 I finished 17th in the Olympic Trials/Elite Nationals Time Trial and was 4th at the U.S. Master's Nationals Time Trial.  For the 2001 season we set some big goals that sounded a little crazy when we put them down: To win a Master's Nationals TT Championship and a Top 10 finish at the Elite National TT Championships. We reached them both...and more. And now, 2002 turned out to be an even better season.

  It is a very intense ordeal training to try to be the best in the world at what you do.  It requires a constant balancing act to keep one's physical condition, family, work ... everything in tact. You must have an almost obsessive focus on your goals, yet never forget that when the awards ceremony is over, the most important thing is to go home to a family you have taken good care of and that loves you. Kim has helped me keep it all in check. I will say, "thanks" again, but now hopefully it is more clear what I mean!"

Pat McCallion (Men's Category 1): 2002 Master's World Time Trial Champion, 2001 & 2002 Master's 30-34 National TT Champion, 2002 U.S. Elite Amateur TT Champion

(Check out this interview  that we conducted regarding Pat's success.)
 

• I have known Kim for quite some time and decided to seek
  her coaching advice this year after an extended break from racing.
  It's been six years. I'm older. But, with Kim's advice and inspiration, I am seeing that I am still able to compete at a high level!  To my surprise, in this year's 2001 Hotter n' Hell Stage race, I got a 2nd place stage finish, a 4th place finish overall and won several hot spot sprints. Kim just has a way of helping you find the enthusiasm that your spirit needs to take your body to the next level."

 Kathy Oates, Women's Category 1

• "It has been a great experience having Kim as my coach this season. Not only was the coaching enjoyable, but my training time was truly maximized...despite my busy schedule. Kim helped me prepare well and compete with confidence in my first Master's National Cycling Championships."

Duane Spradlin, Master's 45 plus Category

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