Be Active – Be Well

I am a 54 year old woman — not a couch potato but certainly not an athlete. I decided I wanted to learn to run, and maybe even run a race. Val was great about helping me set achievable goals. She helped me work through several injuries, and even when I wasn’t running, she checked in regularly. She was really smart in the way she assessed my form and helped me understand why I was getting injured and what I could do to prevent further injury. When I admitted I really didn’t like to do exercises at home, she was not judgmental at all. Instead we had a conversation about why it was important to do at least some of the exercises and then we worked up a plan that left us both happy. She was and is a great cheerleader — sincere and enthusiastic. I am proud to say that this past weekend I ran my first 5k, something I would not and could not have done without Val. I never imagined I would finish a race, much less be looking for another one to run. That is the power of Val. She helps you see possibilities.