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Very cool Rob, that sounds like it would be pretty fun job.

I would think getting some certifications might be a good start, stuff for nutrition and maybe some sort of USAT/USAC coaching certification.

I wouldn't think there are that many people that focus on that age set so could be a good market.  The trick I think would be thinking of how to get the older set off the couch, not sure some of the same thoughts could be used on the 30 year olds vs 60 year olds.

Edited by dalessit 2010-07-17 9:42 AM

sounds awesome rob!  i agree with tony on the certs.  good luck!! 

It does sound awesome, Rob.  You should go for it!  One of my fraternity brothers from college bounced around several different jobs before starting his own personal training business.  It took about a year to get enough clientele that he could stop bartending on the weekends, but he's pretty happy with the decision he made.

Quiet day on the MG...is every training or napping

Enjoyed the day in Racine...swam a little, saw my coach for a while and had an early dinner at a place Paul and I never went to when we lived here.  Heading to bed soon and keeping my fingers crossed my bike doesn't blow away in the upcoming storm (remember it doesn't touch the ground when hanging on the racks) and the weather clears by 5am when we head to transition....oh and the water is as calm as it was today....all reasonable requests, right?

Good luck racers....make it your race and work the plan....stay tough and push a little harder when you want to quit!

Good luck tomorrow Suz!!

Busy day..Early morning bike ride, bought a new vehicle, and cut our 2 foot long grass!!

Met Mrs. Velcro yesterday for a coffee. I guess her and hubby wanted to get close to the wildlife it seems....crazy that you can hit a deer in downtown Calgary at 11pm....  Nice to get another face to the names.
She said Kyla was a ' real piece of work'. I'm sure she meant that in a complimentary way though Kyla. HA!! Stirring the pot.

Yeah, I may have to hear the logic behind that comment. Ha ha!! I mean, how much can you trust a woman who drives over deer? In city limits? She left that part out of the story...

ROB: Check out ACE certification (www.acefitness.org) -- they have several levels of certification in addition to continuing ed classes/certs and at least around here they are the main certification trainers need at gyms and such. My very bestest college girlfriend (and running partner who is doing Portland with me again in October) is a personal trainer who specializes in outdoor fitness classes. She runs several weekly "boot camps" at local parks, where she combines things like running, core work, strength training, etc. Lots of fun and she has built up quite a following over the years. It's nice for her because there is NO overhead and she makes the schedule fit with her life as a mother and athlete. Most of the people she works with are women with children -- pretty much she caters to her own demographic. Good luck and make it work for you! It is so smart to consider an angle or market that might be getting missed. I think there are many people intimidated by gyms (either due to lack of fitness or due to cost) who might respond more to group exercise or one-on-one training in a more personal or low-key setting.

Wrapped up the kiddo's swim season today with their division championship meet. My daughter took a pass for the day (it's a LONG day, can't blame her) but my son ate it up and was especially proud to walk away with a heat winner ribbon and otter pop for taking his heat in the 50 backstroke (and a one-second best time). As soon as we got home he wanted to go to the pool to swim, where he proceeded to work on his IMs (that's Individual Medley -- fly/back/breast/free -- NOT Ironman!) diligently while I did my own workout. I've created a monster... and I LOVE it!!! We cannot wait until next summer's country club swim season, but we might have to find another swim team option in the meantime because I don't know if Thing 1 can leave it alone until next May!

Good luck Suzy, you will do great, looking forward to hearing about it!

Linda

Good luck Suzy and Kim!

WONDER TWIN POWERS ACTIVATE!!!!  SHAPE OF.....  A SPEEDY TRIATHLETE!!!!

 ETA:  That's you Suzy and Kim....

Edited by ashort33 2010-07-18 8:22 AM

I know you gals are on the course right now kicking some a$$.  Make us proud and have a great race.

TOTALLY!!!!!!!

I slept in (ahhhhhhhhhhhhh) and woke up thinking, "Oooooh, they're done swimming, can't wait to track 'em!" GO GIRLS!!!

 

Suzy has a 49 swim so far it looks like. What is Kims bib at vineman?

Kim is #914. She had a :57 swim!

Go fast women, go!!!!!

2:57 bike for Suzy!! SMOKIN'!!!!!!!!

She's on the run!! Go Suzy go!!! Legs, legs, legs!

Hope the storms are staying away and it's not too hot.

AWESOME JOB LADIES!!!  KEEP ROCKIN'!!!!!!!

RUN KIM RUN!!!!!!!

56 mi (2:50:12)   19.74 mph

Edited by fattyfatfat 2010-07-18 1:15 PM

Good luck ladies!! Hammer it home!

That is soooooooooo f'ing fast!!!!

Maybe she can pull of a 1:16 run like Mirinda Carfrae. 1:16???? That is insane. Sub-6's. Crazy.

But I digress... Run Kim, run!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And SMILE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Great job ladies....bring it home strong and fast.

AWESOME JOB SUZY!!!!!

48/28/19

47/W45-49

s 00:49:37

b 02:57:08

r 02:13:06

06:09:01

Edited by fattyfatfat 2010-07-18 2:00 PM