Christina, I am so glad to hear you say that you believe your coaching is valuable. I couldn't agree with you more. There is no way I would still be running if I didn't have the encouragement (a nice balance of "good job" and "keep moving") from you and the support of the other runners. I wish you could clone yourself so more women could benefit from this program. I see out-of-shape women and want to scream at them "You don't have to feel that way!" I really don't mean to be mushy, but running, to me, has been life-changing in how I feel physically and how I feel empowered by being able to do it. I still struggle with the breathing, as you know, but it is getting better all the time. Going from a very difficult 13:30 mile to an ok-feeling 9:04 mile was not something I could ever have done on my own. And I don't intend to stop at 9:04!!
-Denise
Relaxing EZ8 Runners in Pink after a race
Practice Running Drils
Christina,
I
just wanted to thank you for being such
a great motivator! Before we started running
this morning, I had a huge mental hurdle
to overcome and you have just the right
touch! I felt like it was one of the most
rewarding runs I've had lately. I look
forward to continuing this program with
you as the camaraderie with all of the
women is also an incredible motivator.
Thanks
Again for Today. - Rhonda
Celebrating
a victory at Starbucks
Big
Bear Weekend Running Retreat at Spencer
Escape
Running
Drills at our Running Weekend Retreat
in Big Bear
Our much
needed water bottles waiting for us
at Spencer Escape
"EZ8 has changed my life.
When I joined my first EZ8 program
in March 2004, I was simply looking
for a way to lose the weight I had
gained after getting married. I never
considered myself a "runner",
but I knew that running was touted
as one of the best ways to get in
shape. Certainly, by the end of the
8-week program, I had lost the weight.
But, I wasn't prepared for what I
gained. I gained a sense of accomplishment
and strength. I felt a real sense
of pride in having achieved the goals
set forth in the program. I have done
things through EZ8 that I never dreamed
possible. I also found myself completed
addicted to getting up at 4:15 every
morning in order to see what my body
could do for me that day. However,
the most surprising aspect of the
experience for me is the level of
camaraderie in the group. The EZ8
women I have met along this journey
have been so kind and supportive.
I have made some wonderful friends
through this group. The most notable
of which is you, Christina. Without
you, none of this would have been
possible for me. I have become a runner,
thanks to you. With your coaching,
I have tackled challenges that I thought
were beyond my reach. You have helped
me grow in so many ways and for that,
I am eternally grateful."
Warmest
Regards, Joanne
One
of our first 5K Races together
Walking Lunges
during our Retreat
Getting
ready for our Relay Run in Big Bear
at our fun retreat!
