Scott Horns has competed in endurance sports for 18 years. During this time, he has raced in 13 international Ironman triathlons and qualified for the Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. He is a certified USA Triathlon Coach, USA Cycling coach, Emergency Medical Technician, a graduate of the University of Toledo and will complete his Masters of Science in Sports Medicine from the United States Sports Academy in the Fall of 2010. Horns consistently places in the top five percent and believes this is due to the philosophy that guides his coaching and training.
“I have spent the last 18 years of my life focusing on leading a balanced life and a training program to achieve goals I have set,” Horns told StrengthUSA.com. “Being a quality athlete involves more than just training hard, it requires a certain level of ethics and state of mind. Finding and maintaining balance will result in longevity and success.”
Horns, a father of two, is the owner of Bella Multisport Coaching, where he prepares athletes for competition in marathons and Ironman triathlons. “I have also enjoyed donating my time and experience to help others pursue their dreams,” he said. “Beyond competition, a triathlon lends itself to being a very healthy lifestyle, which is really what life should be about.” Horns also contributes his services to the non-profit charities Racing for Recovery and the March of Dimes.
Horns biggest focus is injury prevention, as he has been fortunate enough to only suffer two injuries in his 18 years of competition, even though he trains 15-20 hours per week, 3-6 hours per day. “Consistency is the key and the basis for my training,” he said.
