Dale Sanford & Molly Sanford, 41

THEIR STORY
Dale and Molly met for the first time at a Gold’s Gym in Georgia during their freshman year of college, where Molly was training as a competitive cheerleader at the University of West Georgia, and Dale was a self-proclamation head. Dale and Molly have been together for 22 years and married for nearly 17 with 10-year-old twin daughters. Dale is a coach and owner of BPC Performance Coaching, and Molly is a kindergarten teacher at Forest Hill Elementary. On the rare occasion that they are off parenting duty, Dale and Molly enjoy eating tacos and visiting local breweries.

THEIR PATHS TO FITNESS
Dale and Molly are both lifelong athletes. Dale played football, track, and wrestling growing up, and started lifting weights at 13. In his early 20s, he got into endurance sports, and has been coaching endurance athletes for the last 16 years. “Being out of shape would be bad for business,” Dale jokes. “But I’ve always loved feeling capable, and it’s been even more of a driving force as I entered my 40s,” he says. Molly grew up active in competitive gymnastics and cheerleading, eventually leading to collegiate cheerleading and coaching. Because she enjoys the social aspect of fitness, Molly quickly found a group to join for runs after moving to Memphis. The Sanfords prioritize remaining active as a family and involving their daughters in hikes, rock climbing at High Point, or simple challenges as often as possible.

THEIR STRENGTHS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Molly admires that Dale has turned his hobby into his job and is incredibly proud of what he’s built with BPC and his unwavering commitment to his fitness, business, and family. Meanwhile, Dale is inspired by Molly’s ability to make time for her fitness despite her busy schedule as a mom and teacher.

Dale is proud that his weightlifting abilities have not diminished with age, and his current cardiovascular fitness has improved. He even saw his hard work pay off by making a national podium at the USA Triathlon National Championships. Molly has accomplished half marathons and was part of a national championship-winning cheer team in college, but her greatest pride comes from how capable she feels with her level of strength and fitness. Dale and Molly recognize how rewarding it is to see their daughters become curious about their strengths and challenge themselves.

THEIR GOALS & ADVICE
For the Sanfords, consistency is key. Dale advises others to seek consistency by building positive habits, and Molly recognizes the importance of starting without expectations and letting efforts build over time.

Dale plans to continue striving to help others reach their health, fitness, and sports performance goals through BPC, and he is also participating in plenty of racing this year. “When you are very competitive, expectations are the killer of fun,” Dale says. Meanwhile, Molly’s goal is to continue being strong for her family. “Dale and I have seen firsthand the impact of family members not prioritizing their health, strength, and stability. I’m determined to build and maintain a strong foundation so we can continue adventures together for years to come.”