Coach Kimberly
Kimberly Goodell is a former professional triathlete in Boulder, Colorado and a triathlon coach for LifeSport Coaching.
Prior to joining LifeSport in May 2022, Kimberly was the founder and owner of Elite Wave Training where she coached multisport athletes of all levels, from beginners to seasoned Ironman competitors. Joining LifeSport, led by Ironman Master Coach and Olympic Gold Medal Coach, Lance Watson, provided Kimberly with both the camaraderie of working with a team of coaches as well as the learning opportunity to coach alongside world-class colleagues.
Kimberly has over 16 years of experience as a coach and a personal trainer. She has coached triathlon groups and masters swimming in Illinois, Wisconsin, California and Colorado. Kimberly is currently the head coach of the swim team at the University of Colorado-Boulder and she also coaches youth swimming with MESA swim team, and masters with Boulder Aquatic Masters and Louisville Rec Masters.
Kimberly is also an accomplished triathlete, racing at the 70.3 and Ironman distance since 2016 as a professional, including competing at 70.3 World Championships in 2021.
“Teamwork and trust between athlete and coach is what creates opportunity for the greatest athletic outcomes. Removing barriers for athletes helps them realize they are stronger than they think they are, providing endless potential for growth.”
For more information about working with Kimberly, check out her coaching page or email her at kimberly@lifesportcoaching.com
Kimberly Goodell
Adjusting Expectations, IRONMAN 70.3 Oregon
Photos by Carly SchmidtThe last two years of pandemic uncertainty have instilled in me a newfound fear of shrinking opportunities, coupled with the acute awareness that time, experiences and human connection are precious. As the summer of 2022 approached, I found...
My 100th Finish Line, at White Lake Half Pro-Am
Photography by B GoodellThe White Lake Half Pro-Am was my first race of the 2022 season. It's a long-running local race in North Carolina, which featured a pro prize purse this year, thanks to the tireless work of Aaron Kolk, a fellow pro triathlete who had secured...
The Chance of a Lifetime, IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships
Before 2021, I had spent approximately zero minutes contemplating the possibility of participating in the Ironman World Championships as a pro. Maybe some distant day I might aim for the age group World Championships, but in the pro field, that competition is...