"Thanks to Lisa and my amazing crew, I could not have finished the Badwater Ultra Marathon."
Lisa's Badwater Coaching
When I decided to run in the 135 mile Badwater Ultra Marathon for a charity purpose, I sought help from someone who knew what this race is all about. I had met Lisa in the Sahara Desert a few years prior and I really appreciated her attitude and insight into the matter of extreme running, even though I was not fast. I was very impressed with her positive attitude, even when one didn't or couldn't finish a race.
Lisa Helps Me Tackle My Biggest Fear: Not Finishing Badwater
My biggest fear was not being able to finish the race. I was encouraged by Lisa's personal running accomplishments and by the great "track" record she has earned by training so many athletes to successfully complete Badwater. Everyone who has been trained by Lisa has finished the race, thereby finishing their dream. The name Dreamchasers really describes what Lisa does for her clients.
My training with Lisa was successful physically, emotionally and mentally. There was a satisfaction in knowing that by following her step-by-step, day-by-day instructions, I would be earning a much greater chance of finishing the race.
Despite Less than Ideal Training Conditions, I Finished Badwater!
I didn’t have the best training grounds to prepare for Badwater. I live on the very flat prairie lands of Central Canada (no hills), where it gets very cold (minus 35 degrees in the winter). These challenges not withstanding, I was determined to accomplish the goal of finishing the Badwater Ultra with the help of Lisa. Lisa was so good to me, treating me well, listening to my progress and concerns, and providing me with training that was specific and personal, helping me meet my unique challenges and needs.
Thanks to Lisa and my amazing crew (featured in this photograph), I could not have finished the Badwater Ultra Marathon. Thanks, Lisa! |