09/08/2026
There are just so many good things to say about Sarah who I get to coach and call a friend ❤️
Last year, Sarah qualified for Nationals, and this year she got to experience that race! She made the absolute most of it. She raced alongside her husband and our friend Lucy, had the BEST time, and walked away knowing she gave everything she had. Watching an athlete get to experience a moment they worked so hard for is one of the best parts of coaching.
But what makes Sarah so special goes far beyond racing.
At Roc Tri, Sarah, her husband, Mark and their two kids volunteered at one of the water aid stations, cheering every athlete on with so much energy. Her whole family was ALL IN encouraging, helping, celebrating and making everyone feel supported as they went by.
And then at the awards ceremony, Mike Smith surprised Sarah with the Most Inspiring Rat Award
It couldn’t be more true!!! ❤️
Sarah is the kind of person everyone wants to be around. And her family is exactly the same. They show up, they get involved, they encourage others, and they make this sport more fun for everyone around them.
I feel incredibly lucky and grateful that I get to coach such an amazing athlete and, even more importantly, such a good human being.
Thank you for being you, Sarah! ❤️