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
Ironman 70.3 Santa Cruz Race Report
Until now I've never actually raced a Half Ironman. I've survived plenty of them, but my #1 objective was always to pace myself cautiously so I could “feel good” by the end. Even with this strategy, I've still managed to regularly crack the top 5 ...but I always...
This Seems Like a lot of Work for a Free Banana (Tri Santa Cruz Race Report)
It's been awhile since I've done an ocean swim, and I'm gearing up for IM Santa Cruz 70.3 in September, so Tri Santa Cruz International seemed like a good warmup. The swim start was located just to the right of the boardwalk and the pier, and though many people had...
Sometimes the Best Race is the One I Didn’t Win (Folsom Race Report)
Folsom International Triathlon was located a bit further away than the last few, but we still opted to drive up the morning of. My plans for being prepared and well-rested for this race were sidelined by numerous obstacles (Two hours standing in line for...