Toby’s Blog
Why I Became a Beachbody Coach
While I became a Beachbody Coach in May of 2008, I like to say that I truly started becoming a Coach in December of 2009. My coaching story starts at a meeting of about 400 people in Newport Beach, California. My mom, who was working for Chalene Johnson at the time, invited me because in her words, “Chalene said this is going to be amazing.” I asked her what it was, she had no clue. All I could determine was that it was about a company called “Beachbody” and that they were the makers of P90X. Now, I had heard of P90X,...
read moreWildflower Half-Ironman Race Report
Let’s just start with a little description of this race. Started twenty nine years ago, Wildflower has become one of the “it” races in the triathlon world. Considered by many to be the toughest race in North America and to have one of the best festivals/expos, the event draws incredible crowds and incredible athletes. Only two North American races routinely draw impressive international and professional athletes: Kona and Wildflower. The whole energy and atmosphere is truly remarkable. Racing at Wildflower is likely the closest...
read moreTempe International Race Report
To say that the Tempe International was bittersweet would be a colossal understatement. The potential for the greatest race to date, at a legitimately competitive event, was within my grasp. I just needed an ounce of additional focus, energy, power, whatever, and it would have been mine… For a little background, this race is the local Arizona “Club Championship” event. While I do not belong to a local triathlon club, many of my friends do. This race is one of, if not the, most competitive, local Arizona races, drawing the...
read moreMarquee Half-Ironman (or really Duathlon) Race Report
Two weekends ago was the inaugural Marquee Triathlon. Thanks to (1) nearly a day of straight rain and (2) the “catch all” that Tempe Town Lake represents, the City of Tempe required, the day before the event, that the race become a Duathlon (run-bike-run) due to heightened level of some bacteria known as eColi. Sigh. Red Rocks (the race promoter/director) just can’t seem to catch a break. In 2010, they lost their two most profitable events (Nathan’s Triathlon and SOMA Triathlon) when the damn collapsed. Personally, the loss of...
read moreShakeology Review
In my opinion, Shakeology is the best nutritional product ever created. Period. Bar none. I cannot stress that enough. There is nothing on the market that remotely compares. When Shakeology debuted, I was extremely skeptical. To the point that I was completely uninterested in trying it. I had a sample here and a sample there at various events, but was unimpressed. To me, it was just another protein drink, with a few vitamins and things added for good measure. As time passed though, more and more people I respected became converts. ...
read moreInsanity Review
I have to admit, when Beachbody started releasing bits and pieces of Insanity, I was mildly intrigued. I thought it looked cool but I simply adored P90X too much to leave it. I also did not want to two-time my favorite program. How could I possibly cheat on P90X??? Over time, though, two trusted friends bought and did Insanity. These were old friends whom I trusted and both just raved about it. They had done multiple rounds of P90X, like me, yet were jumping ship and booking passage on the HMS Insanity. Oh well, I thought, they must not be as...
read more2011 Team Beachbody Success Club Cruise
My wife and I recently returned from Beachbody’s 2011 Success Club Cruise (March 12th to 19th) and it was amazing. Not only did the company pay for the cruise, but it also gave all attendees a travel voucher. Then, as if that wasn’t enough, mid-cruise, the company told everyone that our service gratuities were also being covered! How amazing is that!??!?! I love working for Beachbody. Far more than I ever enjoyed any other professional job in my life. As for the trip itself, it was great. We had an Ocean-view Stateroom, which really...
read moreMastery, and the pursuit thereof…
Mastery… such a simple word, but so complex too. What is “mastery”? Probably something different to different people. I think to many, mastery is something attained or an accomplishment, typically at the end of a journey of sorts. One studies or practices for months, years, or even decades to attain mastery. Through diligent repetition, one becomes a master. Many people even go so far to believe that mastery is denied to those without some innate set of skills. If you are not born with these skills, mastery...
read moreProtected: Value of Getting to Emerald
Welcome to Team Beachbody! You, the reader, are seeing this because you are a new Coach and just getting started with Beachbody and being a Coach. One of the most important things for you to do is to get to Emerald. Doing this (along with a few minor administrative things) accomplishes two critical objectives for all Coaches: (1) getting you eligible for the Customer Lead Program and (2) making you eligible to receive Cycle Payments, the residual portion of the Beachbody’s Compensation Plan. (If you need a refresher course on...
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