I started teaching myself how to swim in November of 2002 having never been a swimmer. I had some success but then in September of 2003 I decided to train for the IM and knew I needed to to get some help.

When I first started working with Mark Peterson, I was afraid that I would have to learn everything all over again and I did. But the great thing was that Mark got me back on track in a much shorter period of time then I thought possible. Along with that, he was also able to teach me bilateral breathing which I told myself I would never be able to learn.

With Mark's coaching and encouragement, I was able to improve my swim time and comfortably finish the 2.4 miles. Mark is a great coach and trainer who brings out the best in his swimmers.