We were lucky to catch up with Karen Moser recently and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Karen, thanks for sharing your insights with our community today. Part of your success, no doubt, is due to your work ethic and so we’d love if you could open up about where you got your work ethic from?
My work ethic comes from observing my parents, siblings, and friends. I learned from those who have been successful in their pursuits and found ways to apply their experiences to my own life. When I transitioned to coaching, I utilized the skills I gained as a teacher to become the best coach I could be. I expanded my knowledge by taking courses and reading books. However, I believe that work ethic must also be balanced. While it’s important to work hard and give your best, even if others around you may not, it’s also essential to prioritize your family and personal life. I want to set a good example for my daughters by showing them the significance of hard work and giving your all to achieve your goals, while also emphasizing the importance of making time for oneself and those you cherish.
Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?
I am a wife and mom to two amazing girls. I love using my free time to stay fit as a 50-year-old female triathlete, along with being a triathlon coach to adults and my daughters’ youth team. I hold numerous certifications and feel being an excellent coach goes beyond personal experience. My family also coordinates a non-profit kids’ running series twice a year and I work as a substitute teacher. I find joy in being back in the classroom, as I was a teacher for 10 years, but my main passion is coaching. I thrive working with new athletes, helping them set their goals and decide their path to success and personal bests. I also focus on coaching master age female athletes who are realizing that their previous training methods are no longer effective and want to excel in this new phase of life. For individuals in this age group, it’s important to acknowledge the changes and adjust our workout routines accordingly. I approach coaching from a comprehensive perspective that encompasses the physical, mental, and emotional aspects, providing a well-rounded coaching experience. I help athletes navigate challenges, maintain motivation, and develop resilience. Coaching goes beyond just creating personalized plans. As a coach, I offer support, plan group workouts, adjust plans as needed, act as the athletes’ cheer squad, and make myself available for questions and feedback.
Lately, I have been giving back and volunteering more at local races. My favorite place to be is in transition, where I am available to assist new athletes who may not know how to set up their transitions or understand how the race will unfold. Because of my experience, I am developing guides to help athletes feel confident as they approach the start line and complete their first race.
We have a great community of athletes in the Sugar Land up to Katy area. We do monthly social rides, weekly runs at Constellation field, OWS, and other events. Check us out on FB – Tri Lab Endurance Community.
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
Throughout my life, I have been an athletic, outgoing person who loves to experience new things. All these qualities have helped me become the coach I am today, along with a love for learning and being able to apply my personal experiences. As a coach, a valuable trait is being okay with knowing that you do not have all the answers and being able to express that by saying “let me get back to you.” Understanding that each athlete is different and therefore requires a different training plan is essential. The amount of time available for training, our weaknesses, personal life, and other factors make each athlete unique, and thus, each plan needs to be customized for the individual.
What is the number one obstacle or challenge you are currently facing and what are you doing to try to resolve or overcome this challenge?
My biggest obstacle right now is growing my business. I am continually trying to balance being a mom, wife, and coach. I love that because of my active lifestyle, my girls are also very active. I love supporting them in their endeavors, but it also limits the time I have to get out in the community, meet new athletes, and promote my name.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.trilabendurance.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachkaren_trilabendurance/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TriLabCommunity
