From 260 to 186: My Journey of Losing Over 100 Pounds and Becoming an Endurance Coach

June 2023-May 2025

Two years ago, I was stuck. After losing over 40 pounds and diving headfirst into triathlons, I felt unstoppable. I had momentum, discipline, and a deep sense of pride in how far I'd come. But then — life happened.

Somewhere along the way, I lost that rhythm. I stopped training. I got comfortable. Lazy, even. Slowly, the weight crept back on. And before I knew it, I was staring at the scale again — this time, it read 260 pounds.

It was a gut punch.

I was out of shape, winded walking up stairs, and frustrated with myself. But more than anything, I was disappointed that I had let something I’d worked so hard for slip away. And that disappointment became the fuel I needed to take action — again.

The Restart

I made the decision to lace up my shoes and go for a run. It wasn’t pretty. It wasn’t fast. But it was a start. And day by day, mile by mile, I started rebuilding.

This time, it was different.

I wasn’t chasing a number on the scale — I was chasing consistency. I committed to showing up for myself every day, even when I didn’t feel like it. I tracked my food, prioritized sleep, managed stress, and kept my running schedule non-negotiable.

Over the course of six months, that consistency paid off — big time. I dropped from 260 pounds to 186. More importantly, I reclaimed the energy, confidence, and mental clarity that had been buried under years of self-neglect.

Becoming a Coach

With this transformation came something unexpected: people started asking for help. They saw my progress and wanted to know how they could make a change too. That’s when I realized — my journey could be someone else’s roadmap.

So I got certified and became an endurance coach.

Now, I have the honor of helping others transform their lives the way I transformed mine — not just through training plans and pacing strategies, but through building belief, discipline, and grit.

Lessons Learned

• You’re never too far gone. Whether you've gained weight back or feel like you're starting from scratch, progress is always possible if you're willing to put in the work.

• Consistency beats perfection. I didn’t get from 260 to 186 by being perfect. I got there by not giving up.

• Movement is medicine. Running gave me my life back — mentally, emotionally, and physically.

• Helping others multiplies the reward. Becoming a coach has been one of the most fulfilling parts of this journey. Watching others succeed is even better than hitting your own PRs.

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This journey has been anything but linear. There were setbacks, doubts, and plenty of hard days. But through it all, I kept going — and that’s what made the difference.

If you're on a similar path, know this: it’s never too late to start again. The version of you you want to become is waiting — you just have to take the first step.