We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Vanessa Soulavy. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Vanessa below.
Hi Vanessa, really happy you were able to join us today and we’re looking forward to sharing your story and insights with our readers. Let’s start with the heart of it all – purpose. How did you find your purpose?
Helping others is not something you “find” I believe you’re born with it or you’re not…. For me it’s always just made sense that my purpose in life was not to sit behind a computer all day sensing emails (though I still do that a lot haha) but more to be “out there” helping others and later in life inspiring others!
Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?
I began to get involved with sports as a young girl. I was part of a swimming team for eight years, played tennis for seven years and practiced speed skating for another three. I always competed and loved being on the podium, but as a kid, I never took it seriously. As I got older and more competitive, college introduced me to team Sports as I joined the Soccer team. After six years in the sport, I was invited to play with the national team. I also started running 10 k’s and marathons, but I was never really passionate about it. One day, a friend introduced me to triathlons. This is when my life changed; I had finally found my real passion. Since then, Triathlon has been my life! It’s not only part of my lifestyle, but also a big part of who I am.
After 10 years competing nationally and internationally, I moved to the US and started coaching a few friends. I immediately realized how rewarding it was to help people achieve their goals. As the team began to grow, I started my IRONMAN University Coaching certification and officially founded 101 Training Team.
Participating in IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship three times has served not only as a motivation for myself, but also as a learning experience that I can share with my athletes.
When I founded 101 Training in 2015,
My vision was that of a group of triathletes and runners seeking a great training atmosphere and the best race experience possible. Together we have become more than a group of athletes; we are friends and team players. WE CHOSE TO LEAD A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE AND INSPIRE OTHERS TO DO SO. SINCE THEN, OUR ONGOING MOTIVATION COMES FROM SETTING NEW GOALS AND SUPPORTING EACH OTHER TO ACHIEVE THEM.
Today I can say creating 101Training has been one of the greatest experiences of my life. I hope to keep helping athletes, motivating newbies to the sport, or just helping others build a healthier lifestyle, while keeping myself active as a competitor and as a proud ambassador for all my current sponsors: HOKA, Maurten, Wahoo, City Bikes, Cipollini, Powerful foods, Deboer, Lululemon, TheMagic5, Alé Bikewear, Ceramic Speed, Scicon, Zealios, Dr. Be, Blueseventy…among others.
There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
Honesty Patience
resilience
I believe that the 3 are “mastered” with maturity only…
How would you describe your ideal client?
In 101 Training we create a supportive and motivating environment for the less experienced athlete, as well as the knowledge and trampoline for the most experienced one s to get to the next level.
That is why there is no “ideal client” each athlete lives his own journey to finding his passion and own success story.
THE SECRET TO SUCCESS IS CHOOSING A TRAINING PLAN THAT WORKS FOR YOU. IT DOESN’T MATTER IF YOU HAVE A FAMILY, IF YOU HAVE FULL TIME JOB, IF YOU HAVE A LOT OF FREE TIME OR IF YOU DON’T. WE HAVE A VARIETY OF TRAINING OPTIONS THAT CAN BE CUSTOMIZED JUST FOR YOU, from private 1 on 1 coaching to team
Session to Corporate plans!
EVERYDAY MORE COMPANIES ARE GETTING THEIR EMPLOYEES EMPOWERED TO LEAD A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE…
That is why 101 Training has also gotten involved with designing health plans, putting together running clubs and even creating their own Company Triathlon Team!
With a long dated expertise in this area, 101 Training will be the Company’s Personal Trainer. Designing a customize plan according to the company’s necessities to have healthier, happier employees and the co-workers desire to just lead a healthier lifestyle or live up to their competitive spirit.
“Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise save it and preserve it.”
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.101trainingteam.com/what-we-do
- Instagram: @vsoulavy and @101training
- Facebook: Vanessa Soulavy
- Linkedin: Vanessa Soulavy
- Twitter: @vsoulavy
- Youtube: Vanessa Soulavy
Image Credits
Matt Roy
