I am an Ironman enthusiast. I’m a father of 5 adults grandfather of 12 (so far) grandchildren.

I am also a ski instructor, personal trainer, triathlete and triathlon coach, swimming instructor/ coach, fan of mountains and sport / endurance activities.

I am passionate about teaching swimming techniques.

I like animals, especially dogs. I have a dog that accompanies me in my trainings.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I look for a place to stay during Ironman competitions and I am interested in meeting new people

Interests

• triathlon
• running
• traveling
• cycling
• hiking
• canoeing
• kayaking
• sailing
• skiing
• swimming
• teaching
• mountains
• extreme sport
• exploring
• helping
• coaching
• orienteering

Music, Movies, and Books

I read a lot. Recently books of Jussi Adler- Olsen.
Angela Duckworth “Grit. The power of passion and perseverance”
Hans Rosling “Fact Fullness. Ten reasons we’re wrong about the world - and why things are better than you think”
Also poetry, for instance of Wisława Szymborska
Love biographies of interesting people and historical books
I love music of “Pink Floyd” (reminds my teenage time)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have crossed the Atlantic Ocean 200 times as navigator and then I stopped counting…

I have won a few times Ironman championships

Teach, Learn, Share

Skiing, swimming, triathlon , personal training, fitness & kettlebell training I also can teach navigation (at sea or on land)

What I Can Share with Hosts

Knowledge, adventures, humour, triathlon experience

Countries I’ve Visited

Algeria, Antarctica, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Côte d'Ivoire, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Egypt, England, Eritrea, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guernsey, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jersey, Kenya, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Martinique, Mexico, Micronesia, Federated States of, Monaco, Morocco, Nauru, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Pitcairn, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Sweden, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City State, Venezuela, Virgin Islands, British, Wales, Åland Islands

Countries I’ve Lived In

Poland