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an Anonymous Recruit
Austin, TX

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I had my 6-week follow-up w/ my doctor the day of the last session (Dec 18). He had threatened to put me on medication to lower my blood pressure, since it had been high 3 of the last 4 visits. But, it was perfectly normal that morning! No meds!!! My blood cholesterol had also improved..., and I had lost 5 pounds... He asked me to come back in 6 months (not weeks, like last time). Thank you so much. I hope you have space for the next session.

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Misty
Austin, TX

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I just wanted to say thanks for a GREAT workout today! So challenging! I cannot tell you how grateful I am that I took this class and that you are the type of instructor that you are. I feel like you hold each one of us accountable for our efforts and you don't let us slack. You expect the most out of us - and I really need that.

I'm trying very hard not to be lazy and complacent when it comes to exercise, and while I am getting better at pushing my physical limits, I know I have room for improvement. I finally feel like, for the first time in about 15 years, that I am really in control of my eating and putting in the effort that I need while exercising. You've helped me break through the fear of re-injuring my knee - and got me going again. I didn't realize how much the fear of hurting my knee had held me back.

I look forward to the class and like the variety - you shake it up and it isn't boring. It's fun to find out what we're going to do next - even if it makes me pant and feel like I just can't do one more repetition.

Ok, I'm running on, but I just wanted to say thank you for helping me reach my fitness goals. I really know, that this time, I'm going to reach them. I have the patience to know that it isn't going to be tomorrow, but that I'm going to get there. I have also learned that when I reach these goals, it's time to set new ones and to keep pushing. That feels fantastic!

Have a great day - see you Thursday!

Misty



Jodi
Austin, TX

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I've been meaning to email you this week to let you know about the run. I looked for you but with that many people I'm not surprised I didn't see you! It was absolutely awesome! I loved every single minute of it! I can't even put it into words. Next to seeing my children being born it is by the far the coolest thing I have ever done (well I did jump 13,500' out of an airplane and that's up there too)! I did exactly what you said and I took in everything that was going on. I looked around, I thanked the crowd clapping for us all. I looked for people I knew. I think the last 3 miles I ran with a huge smile on my face! I started to cry around mile 12 because I was so happy and so proud but I was afraid I would have an asthma attack so I talked myself out of crying! Right before I crossed the finish line I heard my name and my beautiful little family was there cheering for me! I blew kisses and smiled even bigger. Wow! Everyone should do it. I can't even imagine what a full marathon must feel like afterward. The first 7 miles of the run flew by. I wasn't even winded which was really shocking to me. I didn't really get tired until into the 12th mile. I was almost sorry it was all over!! Thank you again Lori for getting me back in the saddle with running! If it wouldn't have been for you and pushing us to run in boot camp, I would have missed out on one of the coolest things of my life! Hope to see you at the gym soon. Take care, Jodi