terri schneider..endurance athlete..motivational speaker..writer..coach

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Renowned adventure racer, triathlete, and ultrarunner Terri Schneider is highly acclaimed as one of the most experienced female multi-sport endurance athletes and as an inspirational and sought after speaker, author, and coach. She has raced and adventured in over 35 countries as a world-class professional triathlete for twelve years, an elite international adventure racer since the sport's inception in the U.S. in 1995 and as an ultra runner and mountaineer. Terri has shared her personal experiences, research, and expertise through her work as a coach and, as the invited speaker at a long list of events as well as with national and international audiences on the Discovery Channel, USA Network, high-profile talk shows, news segments, and in popular fitness and outdoor publications.

Terri earned her Masters degree in Sports Psychology with an emphasis on team dynamics and risk taking and her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Physiology. Known for her charismatic speaking style, Terri draws on her advanced scholarship as well as her extensive athletic experience to create dynamic, informative, and often life-changing presentations on topics such as team building, motivation, risk taking, goal setting, and leadership. She has been a featured speaker for various organizations including market-leading corporations such as IBM, Tyson Foods, Wal-Mart, and Seagate.

Terri is author of Triathlon Revolution: Training, Technique and Inspiration as well as co-author of Triathlete's Guide to Mental Training. She has contributed to two additional books: Applying Sport Psychology: From Researcher and Consultant to Coach and Athlete and The Thrill of Victory the Agony of My Feet: Tales from the Wild and Wonderful World of Adventure Racing. In addition to her speaking, and writing she offers coaching, online training, and sport psychology consulting for endurance athletes.

Terri’s education summary, athletic accolades, race highlights and media coverage, as well as an extended version of "About Terri" are also available for viewing within this section of the website.

"Terri has that unyielding drive that keeps her head and heart in the game of life--and of the game of improvement no matter the adversities and obstacles that come her way. She's a true warrior."

- Jill