The journey has been a great one. Half a year ago, I decided to go full throttle ahead with coaching full time and really submerge myself it in. For many years, I only wanted to keep my "challenge by choice" business small. Trying to juggle my own training schedule with working a full time other job and all the demands of life, I wasn't able to handle too many clients. However.....after many requests and some very persistent people, I took some time this past winter to really analyze the direction I was going and the things that were important to me. I decided that coaching/training/conditioning others was something that I really enjoyed and got excited about. Why? Because most people I coach are stoked about some goal that they have set. They are driven to get there, excited about their journey and are ready to push above and beyond their own limitations, to challenge themselves in ways they at one point in time may have thought not possible. This is extremely motivating for me as well. I believe that life is about overcoming challenges, embracing new experiences and not putting off until tomorrow what you could go after today. I LOVE love love, to see people set goals and then embark on the journey to get there.
Coaching for me is like a puzzle, trying to design the BEST program that I can for each person with their individual goals, strengths, weaknesses and time available to train. I enjoy the personal relationships that I get to develop with each of them and when it comes time for race day, I tell ya, I think I am equally as nervous as they get!! I can't wait for Sunday's race reports to roll in and to hear the stories. My clients make me laugh, cry and overwhelm me with a sense of pride.....just getting to share in a piece of their path is amazing. I thank them for allowing me and trusting me to provide guidance, share my experiences and help them along the way.
So CHEERS to all of my clients and athletes who have chosen to challenge by choice! I can't think of a better job to have..........
