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About Bob

I strive to be the best at whatever I do: IM competitor, Paramedic, Ski Patrol, Coach — I set a goal, pace myself, and stay focused on the objective. I don’t quit. I’m very anal about detail. I don’'t like to be told I’m too old, too slow, too “anything” — that I “can’t” do something for some reason. I enjoy my life, where I’m at in it, and where I’m headed. I like who I am.

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Civilian Education

  • 1975: Bachelor of Science Degree, Business, University Of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg MS

  • 1982: Master of Arts Degree, Business, Webster University, San Antonio TX

 

Military Service

  • Air Force: 21 August 1961 to 1 February 1996 — 34 years, 5 months, 10 days

  • Served 14 years in enlisted ranks and 20 years as an officer, retiring as Lt Colonel

 

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Status

  • 1996: National Registry EMT Basic #B1092889

  • 1997: Texas EMT–Basic #106346-34044, Texas EMT–Intermediate #106346-50921

  • 1998: Texas EMT–Paramedic #106346–69497

  • 1999-Present: Licensed Texas EMT–Paramedic #106346–82714

  • 2000-Present: National Registry EMT–Paramedic #PO917241

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Coaching Certifications​

  • Senior National Ski Patrol Member and Senior Outdoor Emergency Care Instructor

  • Certified USA Triathlon (USAT)  Long Course Coach, Level 2

  • Certified Personal Fitness Trainer, International Sports Sciences Association (I.S.S.A.)

  • Certified USA Cycling (USAC) Expert Coach & Power-Based Cycling Coach

  • Certified USA Track & Field (USATF) Coach, Level 1

  • Certified American Swimming Coaching Association (ASCA) Coach, Level 1

  • Certified USAT Paratriathlon Coach, Level 2

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Family

Widowed in 2017 after 47 years with Louise; have adopted son/grandson Austin “AJ”

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2025  Races Results/Planned

19 Jul - Bob's 82nd Birthday "Tiny Tri", S/82 meters, B/8.2         minutes, R/.82 Miles. 1st Overall Finish

 

16 Aug - Dam '09 Sprint, San Antonio TX

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27 Sep - Kerrville Rookie Sprint, Kerrville TX​​

Career Highlights

  • 1980–Present: Completed 18 Marathons and numerous duathlons and triathlons

  • 1995–Present: Completed 14 Ironman Triathlons; Germany ’95, Switzerland ’96, Florida ’97, Canada ’98, Australia ’99, California ’00, Korea ’01, Lake Placid ’02, Mexico ’03, Brazil ’04, Lanzarote ’05, South Africa ‘06, Wisconsin ‘07, Coeur d’ Alene ‘08

  • 1998–Present: Conducts triathlon training events for Team Alamo, and several public clinics

  • 1999-2000: TEAM ALAMO Multisports Association President & Board Member

  • 1999–Present: Developed specific single and multisport training plans for age groups

  • 2000: Team USA Member, ITU World Long Course (LC) Duathlon Championship, Calais France

  • 2001: Team USA Member, World LC Duathlon Championship, Venray Netherlands

  • 2001: Founded LoneStar Multisports and Fitness Focus, two fitness enterprises

  • 2001–2002: Cycling Coach, Leukemia &Lymphoma Society “Team In Training”

  • 2002: Team USA Member, World LC Duathlon Championship, Weyer Austria

  • 2003: Lecturer, USA-T Level I Coaching Certification, USOTC, Colo Spgs CO
    Team USA Member, Olympic Distance Triathlon Championship, Queenstown NZ

  • 2003: Lecturer, USA-T Level I Coaching Certification, USOTC, Colo Spgs CO
    Team USA Member, ITU World Olympic Triathlon Championship, Queensland, NZ

  • 2004: Team USA Member, ITU World LC Triathlon Championship, Sater Sweden

  • 2005: Attended USAT Coaching Level III Clinic, Colorado Springs, CO
    Lecturer, USA-T Level I Coaching Certification, UT Austin, TX

  • 2006: Team USA member, ITU World LC Triathlon Championship, Canberra Australia, Nov

  • 2007: Ass't Coach, USAT Youth Skills Camp, San Antonio, Jun-Jul
    Team USA Member, LD ITU World Championship, L'Orient France

  • 2008: Ass’t Coach, USAT Youth Specific Coaching Clinic, San Antonio, TX
    Team USA Member, ITU World LC Duathlon Championship, Geel Belgium

  • 2009: Selected Team USA Member, ITU World LC Triathlon Championship, Perth Australia

  • Attended USAT Elite Coaching Mentorship Program, Colorado Springs, CO

  • 2010: Selected Team USA Member, ITU LC DU Worlds, Sep 2011, Zofingen Switzerland
    Selected Team USA  Member, ITU LC Tri Worlds, 5 Nov 2011, Henderson Nevada

  • 2011: Earned 70.3 World Championship slot, Sep 2012, Henderson Nevada Selected as Soler Racing Team Club Coach, Helotes TX

  • 2012: Served as assistant coach for Icon1multisport youth athletes

  • 2013: Selected Team USA Member, ITU LC DU Worlds, Sep 2013, Zofingen Switzerland

  • 2014: Recertified all coaching credentials due: USAT Level II Coach, ISSA Personal Fitness, USA Cycling Level 2 (includes Power-Based Cert) and USA Track & Field Level 1, ASCA
    Completed “Practical Nutrition for Sports Medicine and Fitness Professionals” course

  • 2015: Qualified for AG Nat’l Championship in Aug in OKC
    Began planning and conducting Webinars via GoToTraining on numerous topics related to multisport training and racing

  • 2016: Two hospitalizations for major spinal surgeries, fusion of four lower back vertebra (Feb/Mar) and two stays in rehab facilities (Mar/Apr). Began multisport training again in May
    All coaching certifications renewed – ASCA swim coach, USAT Level II coach, USAT&F coach, USAC cycling and power-based coach and ISSA Personal Trainer

  • 2017: Renewed efforts to plan, advertise and conduct Webinars and seminars. Began involvement in local youth/junior cycling skills program with UTSA/USAT
    Qualified for Team USA For ITU World DU Championship  in Denmark 6 Jul 2018

  • 2018: Qualified for Life Time Olympic Tri Championship in NY on 1 July
    Team USA Member, ITU Standard Distance Duathlon World Championship, Odense Denmark
    Volunteer at local “Splash & Dash” kids races
    Held numerous free seminars on various aspects of multisport training/racing for general public
    Renewed USA Triathlon, International Sports Science Association and USA Cycling coaching certifications

  • 2019: Selected for the USA Triathlon Ambassador Program to inspire and motivate multisports athletes
    Team USA member for 12th time at ITU World Championships in Lausanne Switzerland
    Assisted at a swim clinic for challenged athletes and another for fund raising

  • 2020 – Conducted free online training events for Iron Distance and three different duathlon distances.

       Volunteered to help conduct a series of local "Splash & Dash" (swim & run) kid's races

      Volunteered to help conduct timing at a local swim meet 

       Certified USA-Triathlon Level II Long Course Coach

       Conducted monthly free online Zoom meetings for coached athletes and general public

      Renewed Coaching Certifications: American Swim Coaches Association (ASCA), International Sports  Science Association   (ISSA),  USA Triathlon (USAT),  US Track & Field (UST&F) and USA Cycling (USAC)

  • 2021 - Conducted free Virtual Duathlon and Ironman plans and online competitions 

      Offered quarterly Zoom discussion sessions on various portions of the training and racing season

      Began coaching athletes for ultra-distance events - 50k, 50 mile and 100 mile competitions

  • 2022 - Completed USAT Level I Paratriathlon Coaching Certification

      Attended Paratriathlon Clinic and volunteered at race in LaPorte TX                                                                                        

      Volunteered as Meet-Timer at Masters swim meets

      Attended multi-day USA Cycling Summit virtual event

      Earned Team USA slot for ITU World Championship in Spain in 2023, AG 80-84 

      Began offering free quarterly Zoom seminars of specific annual training focuses

  • 2023 - Attended USAT Endurance Exchange  Conference 23-26 Jan, Austin TX 

  • 2024 - Volunteered as Meet-Timer at Masters and National swim meets                                                                 Qualified for USAT Nat'l Championships, 13-15 Sep, Atlantic City NJ                                                                       Volunteer Coach and Paramedic at Para Endurance Multisport Camp & first-ever                                                                        USAT-recognized Adaptive Triathlon, Pflugerville TX                                                                                                            Completed coaching recertification in USAT Long Course Triathlon, USA Cycling,                                                                      American Swim Coach Assoc, US Track & Field and International Sports Science                                                                  Assoc                                                                                                                                                                                              Initiated weekly publication of articles with emphasis on Off/Post-Season, Nov-Jan

  • 2025 - Conducted a Jan Zoom event to review individual experiences and  exchange of information on indiv experiences and lessons-learned in last quarter of 2024                                                       

  • Began Jan with posting weekly articles on the Early-Season activities, Feb-Apr 

    • Completed Paratriathlon Level 2 Certification, Hammond IN, 28 - 31 Jun

    • Coached and assisted adaptive athletes for Leon's Triathlon 1 Jul                                             

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