I want to extend a hyuuuuuuuuggee congratulations to one of my personal training clients, “DB”, who just completed the Tough Mudder, billed as “Probably the Toughest Event on the Planet.” This particular client hired me to train him to be ready for the rigors of the event, including over 10 miles of running up and down wet hills, uneven terrain, 17-20 military-style obstacles, sliding though mud, water, ropes, walls, and of course fire.
DB’s story is amazing. Not only was this his first race of this kind, but he’s also 50 (he doesn’t look it), and a survivor of brain surgery. When I first met him to train, his goals were modest: to get “in shape” for his 30th HS reunion that fall. After just 3 months of working together, he walked in to that reunion 10 lbs lighter and 2 inches slimmer at waist, confident, and feeling great.
Over the course of months as we prepped for the Tough Mudder, DB saw continued improvement in all his race times, trimming 5 minutes off his 5k time, running 8-12k’s with ease, performing better in his basketball game, and cleaning up his eating (and drinking!) habits. In his own words, he feels better now than he ever has in years.
So congratulations to you, DB on achieving and realizing this amazing accomplishment. It’s nice to write a success story that doesn’t revolve around a weight loss goal. Success should be about whatever it is you want for your fitness goals, that you define, and that no one can take away from you.
I hope to continue to part of the next milestone in his fitness journey! Way to go!!!
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