We are constantly being fed that “consistency breeds results”, but if the activities we are attempting to be consistent in do not align with who we say we are, we will consistently be met with failure. So, how do we self-check ourselves? And finally feel at home in our bodies, when met with the internal and external shifts during our perimenopausal (and beyond) stage of life?

Former professional athlete and founder of Element Sports Coaching, Tenille Hoogland, explores this in today’s podcast. Breaking through the idea that if we identify self with specific principles, that the output is predetermined by our existing beliefs and therefore does not allow for flexibility and expansion. Tenille proposes a simple question to help us stay grounded in integrity - what’s the point? And rewires our perspectives on what it means to be and act like an athlete in this stage of life. (PS- if you don’t think you are an athlete, listen to this episode).

Tenille is a well-filled vessel of personal and professional education; starting her career en-route to the Olympics as a synchronized swimmer, all while obtaining degrees in Psychology and Public Administration. This eventually landing her as a Senior Planner for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in 2005.

It was here she shifted her focus to triathlete, completing her first sprint triathlon and winning her age category, followed by her first Olympic triathlon winning first overall woman. Tenille says there was no going back after that and she dedicated herself to the sport. Continuing in her pursuit of triathlon, her interest into the science of athletics further bloomed; she obtained her INSCYD, nutrition (METS-1 Certified), Dr. Stacy Sims “Women Are Not Small Men” certifications, and continues the growth of knowledge to best serve her coaching community.

In 2013 Tenille retired from professional sport, but still plays a vital role in athletics, working as a Race Director for IRONMAN, and leading Age-Group Team Canada to World Championships for Triathlon Canada.

Very recently Tenille was recognized by the sport community as Triathlon Coach of the Year by the Outspoken Awards - which aim to acknowledge the monumental contribution of women in endurance sports. A passionate advocate for women's health and performance. She has arrived at what will now be her life's work.

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Learn how you can work with Tenille and her team: https://www.elementsportscoaching.com/

7 Day Challenge Registration (launches February 20th): https://program.athleteproject51.com/opt-in-8830f097-a6c4-43d5-a314-fd0938c35dbd

Join the Element Sports Coaching Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/athletesthriving - it’s so good!

Learn more about Tenille here: https://www.tenillehoogland.com/

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