One of my first clients was a company called, People Communication Skills, run by Esther Bogin. I represented the company in the late 90s into the 2000s. We did great things together but when we parted, I hadn't heard from them in years. When my book, From Couch Potato to...
Colorado Book Tour For From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete Recap
There was a threat of snow a couple of days before I arrived in Colorado for my book tour of From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete. My cousin, Mindy, called to warn me. "Your plane may get delayed," she said. I got to the airport with plenty of time to...
Sarasota and Tampa Book Tour
Book tours could be hit or miss. Some of them have a ton of people and others have very few. Luckily, the Sarasota book tour for From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete had about 10 people. Driving to Sarasota I flew into Tampa and drove to Sarasota which was about...
Making My Book Into a Movie?
You're probably thinking that From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete would make a good movie, but what about Branding in a Digital World or Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Social Media? Would those books make good movies? Movie Houses Recently, I've been getting queried by production houses asking...
Julie Moss, Ironman Hall of Fame Inductee
“…for anyone willing to undertake the seemingly impossible task of completing their very first triathlon, reading this book transported me immediately back to the blood, sweat, and tears I experienced as a first-time triathlete. I encourage anyone to push outside their comfort zone and reach for the stars.” In this...
All Women’s Tri Team
"Sometimes it's good to be pushed by a friend or by yourself. If you think that you don't want to 'kill yourself' when you work out or do anything endurance related, it's the wrong mindset. Being pushed or pushing yourself won't hurt. It may even help you get faster!" In...
Meet Ray Cushmore, the Triathlete
"Some people say to me, I can't get motivated unless I have a race. To me, the training and the whole experience motivates me. It's really about the journey. Think about that for a moment. Think about all the people you meet along the way. Think about the new friendships....
WeREndurance Walk/Run Group
In this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary speaks with members of WeREndurance, her walk/run group. Learn how the group has influenced Hilary's journey from non-athlete to triathlete. About WeREndurance WeREndurance is for any endurance athlete from beginners to experienced Ironman triathletes. Member benefits include virtual educational seminars, being...
Lightning Warriors
“If at any time, you feel overwhelmed or out of control in your life, take a deep breath and volunteer at a triathlon race to be inspired!” About the Interview In this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, listen as Hilary interviews Noah Lam, founder of the Lightning Warriors -...
Open Water Swimming with Bryan Krut
"Mechanical issues will happen. Currents and weather conditions also happen. You cannot control them. However, when you want to do something, you must mentally dig deep. Don't let those negative thoughts get in the way. Just focus on the moment and when you look back, you will see that you...