A Fly on the Wall

Being a coach is sometimes like being a fly on the wall.  When coaching there is a great deal of observing that goes on.  Of course there is much interaction, but there is definitely a lot of watching with your head on a swivel.  You're watching, learning, fixing, helping, engaging and coaching.  As you continue to coach you learn...you know the room now, you have learned it, you have observed it before and now you observe new things.

In the first week of 2012 I have seen many new things from EVERYONE that I coach.  This past week, in my coaching career, has officially become one that I will never ever forget.  I have seen INCREDIBLE effort, I mean truly truly incredible.  I have seen people push like they have never pushed before.  I have seen runner's run like they have never run before.  This is not just one, this is EVERYONE.  The effort and energy has been unbelieveable to observe.

As a coach I feel so proud!  To see those around you digging deep, striving for more, pushing harder and taking things to a level that they never thought possible is...well it's why I live for and love what I do.

The only one who can tell you that you can't is you and you don't have to listen!  I am going to hold on to hope that this effort, dedication and push is going to last and not fizzle as the excitement of the new year begins to dissipate.  As a coach I know that it is this exact energy that is needed to change one's life and lifestyle.  It is this "push" that is necessary for change!  Please don't give up, don't lose this drive, keep up the good work and you will transform!  Don't stop now because the corner might be one step away and turning that corner is where the small things become life changing.  Remember you are not alone in this fitness journey.  We are all in this together.

Don't stop pushing and keep trying really hard!  Let's become the change making day by day breakthroughs.

- Coach Timmie