{"id":957,"date":"2013-04-16T20:42:10","date_gmt":"2013-04-17T03:42:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/50.28.65.156\/~avcelitetraining\/?p=957"},"modified":"2016-02-01T13:26:28","modified_gmt":"2016-02-01T20:26:28","slug":"embrace-the-journey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.avcelitetraining.com\/newsite\/embrace-the-journey\/","title":{"rendered":"Embrace the Journey"},"content":{"rendered":"

I had a life changing event in February of 2009. \"\"<\/a>My husband of 32 years, unexpectedly passed away at the age of 58. I had to create a \u201cnew normal\u201d for me, as I transitioned into this new phase of my life without Jack, I was 57. I decided one of the things that would help \u201cgo on with my life\u201d was to try new things, activities I never dreamed I could do.<\/p>\n

So I signed up for AVC Elite training classes<\/a> created by my good friend and fitness expert, Amy Van Cleve. I also began her trekking program.\u00a0 Before, I was not at \u201coutdoors\u201d person. I preferred to be in a cool, air conditioned gym (with a TV), than be outside exercising.<\/p>\n

\"\"Trekking was quite a new experience for me.\u00a0 In 2010, with lots of training from Amy I trekked the Catalina trail for 30+ miles!.\u00a0 I did it again in 2011, but did 20+ miles. Who would have thought that I could do this, certainly not me.<\/p>\n

But Amy never doubted I was capable and was always so encouraging. I was older, slower, was usually at the back of the group, but I was steady at my own pace, and I was able to finish both Catalina treks.<\/p>\n

After the trekking program, Amy sponsored a running clinic with the Newton Running shoe company<\/a> in March of 2011.\u00a0 Again I was hesitant to sign up, because as a 59 year old, I had never run\u2026..or had any desire to run, plus I thought I was too old for this. But once more, Amy encouraged me to try it.\"\"<\/p>\n

I was a \u201cblank slate\u201d as far as learning the correct techniques of running. I had no idea about form, foot placement, correct shoes, cadence, body position. I thought you just ran.<\/p>\n

In the fall of 2011, Amy offered a running program for all abilities<\/a> –\u00a0 from seasoned runners to novices, like me. I decided to try it, with a lot of misgivings, but I was determined to continue my goal of trying new activities. So I became a part of this group, learning how to run correctly.<\/p>\n

Throughout the fall and winter we met and Amy taught me how to run the right way.\u00a0\u00a0 I learned that good running shoes make all the difference and are a \u201cmust.<\/a>\u201d So, I bought good Newton running shoes, used my heart rate monitor<\/a>, bought a small metronome for the 180 beats cadence, and actually did some running on my own in my neighborhood.<\/p>\n

Each session with Amy was a learning experience, where, she observed my running and made corrections\/adjustments where needed.<\/p>\n

In December of 2011, I decided to try something really out of my \u201ccomfort zone.\u201d\u00a0 I entered the Phoenix Marathon 10K race that would take place in March of 2012.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

With Amy\u2019s running group, and her continued advice\/help, I trained for the 10K\u2026\u2026me, who never wanted to be outside doing anything, was running 3-4 times a week to get ready for the race. Oh, look where I placed\u2026.never in a million years would I have thought this was possible at 60 years old!<\/p>\n

Next came the Tough Mudder training. I know my body\u2019s limitations, and I knew Tough Mudder would be too much of a challenge for me, but I wanted to do the running training with the group.\u00a0 So I joined team AVC Tough Mudders<\/a>. I did what I could, and I was able to keep up with the team when they ran.\"\"<\/p>\n

I was slow, but steady, and I had the endurance, thanks to Amy\u2019s running training. It was quite an experience, and worth every early Saturday morning training session (in heat and freezing cold).<\/p>\n

It has been quite a journey\/adventure. I am so appreciative of my friend (hermana), Amy. She always had faith in me, even when I didn\u2019t. Due to Amy\u2019s expertise and encouragement<\/a>, I was able to reach my goal of \u201ctrying new things,\u201d particularly with my running. So, that\u2019s my story\u2026\u2026who knows where the road will lead me next.<\/p>\n

~Helen H.<\/p>\n

Ready to try something new like Helen? Check out AVC Elite Training<\/a> Small Group Sessions<\/a>, Newton Natural Running<\/a> and\/or Tough Mudder<\/a> with Coach Amy<\/a>. The only limit to your accomplishments are the hurdles in your mind. Contact Amy toda<\/a>y<\/a> and embrace the journey!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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