Blessed is an understatement when I think about the wonderful people I have trained over the past year. I think I have one of the best jobs out there. I love watching my athletes work towards and achieve their goals. Whether it's pushing themselves through one more set, running their first mile, or crossing the finish line, each moment it fantastic to me!
We keep record of athletes progress and they write comments about their workouts. Here are a few great quotes from 2010....
Post Workout Reports
"wlk inside my bus :-) "....walking inside of a bus does not count for a run
"Timex Global Trainer
Stop Time: 00:00:00
Avg Ascent: 4 m/min
Avg Descent: 3 m/min
CAL/HR: 1030" - Someone's Timex watch
"MC & I .. easy jog together" - This is special to me...Mom and stepdad running together
Shoes...
"my shoes were still wet from the bike ride, so I did the circuit barefoot... "
"My roommate drove off with my running shoes"...barefoot ran instead
"Forgot my shoes"...a classic!
I also had someone show up to a workout in their slippers. Kudos for not letting your shoes slow you down~
Excuses...
"My dog ate my stretching worksheet"....what happened to your homework?
"Had dinner instead - a much better choice!!!" ....yes, that was a great dinner!
"This was to be done on Sunday but I fell asleep and did not complete the workout."
"please forgive me. I have no excuse except that I completely forgot. "
On Swimming..
"exhaling was by far the biggest challenge. I've got some work to do with my gills."
"Fish are friends, not food." - A common mantra...thanks Nemo
"Auntie, I can swim now so you have to ride your bike with clipless pedals" - Payton
"It was really fun to watch you manage the "old farts" "
On Cycling..
"All I could think about yesterday was how badly I want a bike. I am beginning to tire of the confines of the hot dark room and loud music that is spin class..."
On Running..
"Don't tell anyone but I'm starting to like this running thing."
"We did this run on hills. They always look easier when riding in the car. The hills were long grades and other than the very first part everything was up hill. I was more difficult but I did run the whole time." - MC ...on Hill work
"Hills are easier on the way down"
On Racing..
"cleaned up drove and cleaned again had a great weekend it was alot of fun" Husband...after Ocean Shores weekend. Thanks for all of the driving!
"I had an emotional high all day yesterday after having run a full 1/2 marathon - WOOHOO."
"Don't worry, you'll make up for it on the run." Sister Madonna Buder to me after my crank arm broke during a race. Having my bike break in the middle of the race was totally worth getting to chat with her after! She then told me, "You are a hero". From Sister Madonna...what a compliment!
"Mommy, I'm hungry" Marley to me just after I crossed the finish line at Lake Stevens 70.3.."Me too Marley!"
"I did 5 triathlons this year" 64 year old Margaret....to those who say...Oh, you've done a triathlon
Basic Complaints
"I think I'm going to throw up"
"I have to tell you, this isn't my favorite hour of the day."
"When does it get easier?"
"Can we do something different"... Coach: "Sure when you are done with this exercise."
"this was probably the most torturous workout I have ever endured. "
"I don't do push ups"
Inspiring Words from Coach...
"Set your alarm...get up, get up, get up...this will pay off! Remember your goals"
"You just have to get from the start of the swim to the end of the swim without drowning or breaking any rules. Otherwise, I don't care what it looks like."
"You must get out of bed today!!!"
"You don't have to believe it, just tell yourself over and over that you can do it."
Thanks again for an amazing year!!! Mary
