After DL's departure from our program, I needed a new client-trainer for my next month. Luckily, GC was in need of a new partner as well because his had finished the program too. Similar to DL it was GC's last module and he was on his way out of the program. I had more to offer this time as my knowledge had grown from my last experience and I was ready to do whatever I could to help my new client-trainer achieve his goals. His goals were similar to that of DL but he also had goals that related to my own. He wanted to improve his endurance and eventually be able to compete in 5k and 10k races.
He possessed the desire and dedication needed to achieve these goals, and it was quite evident on our first run. This run showed me a lot about his EQ, even more so than his actual ability. He had to take a few breaks and walk some of the run but he never gave up and we made it all the way back to the gym. This gave me a good idea of what to track his progress with. The more runs we went on, the longer he could go without walking. There was one time we didn't even notice how far we had gone until I mentioned it. His endurance had definitely increased and I could see his goals approaching.
Unfortunately we hit a slight bump in the road when his new shoes caused him shin-splint like symptoms. I couldn't imagine how discouraged he must of felt. However, he took the proper actions to rehab this injury. He began doing heel walking and towel scrunching excercises. He purchased new shoes and is getting better by the day. Recently he went on a run and was able to complete a full lap around his neighbourhood, which he was unable to do before. I can see his goals becoming a reality for him and I hope to continue to help be a part of it. We are going to try and develop a running group within our class to help push and motivate each other to achieve our goals.
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