“I am not your typical athlete and no one would mistake me for one. But I began running, making it up as I went along and hit hurdles in the form of injuries. A year ago I did a triathlon relay (just the 5K run portion) and was so inspired by the people competing that I decided I wanted to do one myself. But I knew there was no way I could fake my way through training for a tri, especially since it had been no less than 20 years since I had really swam and about 15 since I was on a bike. Then I met Jason and we began working together right away. I had worked with personal trainers in the past, but immediately I knew Jason was very different. He treated me as an individual and began designing a program that at first seemed impossible. But in the time I have been working with him, I have never once faltered and I have seen amazing changes in myself. Of course physical changes came but also mental ones. I am still in awe of the accomplishments I have to my credit now, all because I have a coach who cares about how I perform, not just in races, but in each and every workout. In July I completed my first sprint tri and it is an experience I will never forget. I never would have gotten that medal if it weren’t for the hours Jason put in, the phone calls, the emails, the words of encouragement. The best advice Jason gave me was he said I needed to decide if I just wanted to train for a race or train for life. I am definitely in this for the long haul, in large part due to a tremendous coach!”
- L.T.