Whether you’re a burnt-out athlete looking for joy again or just a tourist who wants to see what the buzz is about, is worth the trip. Just remember to bring sunscreen—and leave your expectations on the pavement. For more information or to sign up for the waitlist, visit (hypothetical site) www.CoachBenBeach.com or follow @CoachBenBeach on social media.
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“I had a team that could run a perfect pick-and-roll but couldn’t run barefoot on sand for three minutes without cramping,” Ben told me during an exclusive interview at his new headquarters—a renovated lifeguard station on the south end of Crescent Cove. “That was my lightbulb moment. The beach isn’t a vacation. It’s the ultimate training ground.” Whether you’re a burnt-out athlete looking for joy
Athletes discard their $200 trainers. Ben believes modern shoes have made feet lazy. The first quarter-hour is tactile: walking lunges in the wash, toe-grabbing drills in the soft sand, and balance work on driftwood. “You have 26 bones in your foot,” Ben shouts. “Let them work!” This article was originally published in the “Coastal
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