This has been an interesting discussion. Thank you to all participants. I have two questions, though. How does a coach differ from a trainer, and how does one find a coach? Thank you.
It may be mostly semantics, but I think a trainer is a person who is out there with you, standing over you, and shouting "give me 100 more!", etc.
I'd rather be swimming...biking...running...and eating cheesecake...
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