Friday, October 23, 2009

Uggh.

Husband has been working out weekly with a specific Personal Trainer for well over two years. Last year, he talked me into working with the Trainer 2-3 times per month as well.

It's been a good match. He listened to my goals. He helped me through injury. He was encouraging. He was pleasant to work with. I felt that my customized strength/stretching program was appropriately challenging. We saw progress. You can literally actually see the results in comparing my recent race photos to those from a few years ago. Better posture, more muscle definition, etc.

Imagine my surprise when he announced that today was his last day at the gym. Whoah! Didn't see that coming...

I realize that he decision to leave isn't about me, but I still feel abandoned! Sure, he's giving my paperwork to another trainer and tells me I'll be in good hands. But the reality is that she may or may not be a good fit for me. Then I'm not sure what I'll do.

I hope your Friday is off to a better start than mine was. Enjoy the weekend, folks!

22 comments:

  1. Ughh indeed. Sorry to hear that Lisa. I hope he just doesn't give you a trainer without discussing their technique and making sure it's a good fit for you. On the plus side, you never know, you could like them better. ;)

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  2. Aw, that sucks! I hope you can find a suitable replacement. Nothing like a good PT!

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  3. dang that's nuts! they swap around sometimes, if you don't like the replacement get a coach instead.

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  4. Aww, that's too bad. Seems like you were just getting into a good routine.

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  5. Oh man what a bummer! I hope the new girl is good and you can still continue to make great progress!

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  6. Well I hope the new training is just as good for you as the old one was.

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  7. Booo -- I hope you like your new trainer !

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  8. I hate when things pop up without any warning like that!

    Hope she's a good one!

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  9. Oh that sucks. I was super bummed when my trainer got pregnant a few years back. I suppose I should have been happy for her, and I was but I was also super bummed she was leaving the gym because she worked me so hard and I loved her!! Haha

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  10. I'd love/hate a personal trainer. It must be hard to have to get used to a new one. I hope you like her as much as your current one!

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  11. aw, that does suck. sorry you're losing your trainer. hope the next one is a good match, and if not, hopefully you've learned enough and can find the motivation within yourself to continue when what he's taught you. By the way, love the new blog look!

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  12. that's disappointing :(
    How cool is it that you can just 'decide' to do a half-century ride? Yay for all the work you've done :)

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  13. Sucky surprise :(

    Your trainer's not going somewhere that you can follow?

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  14. Sure wish I lived near you.....you could HIRE me and be my first client. :)

    You'll find someone else really soon.

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  15. Well... maybe the new one you will like better.

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  16. Bad business on his part not to have some "closure" time..at least 2 sessions of warning. Sorry Lisa. I hope you find someone else you really like..

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  17. I know how that feels. I got abandoned by coach a few weeks ago and you can't help but take it personal. Why can't they give some notice, like a casually thrown in "I'm thinking about moving on in the next few months..." so you can prepare emotionally. :-)

    BUT: A good coach is one who can adapt to different personalities and your new coach might even be better than the old one so give her a chance. After training with the same coach for so long, a bit of fresh wind and new ideas might be just the right thing ... things can get stale, even with the best coach. Just saying ...

    Thanks for your email as well and good luck with the ride. I'm sure you'll rock it.

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  18. Yeah...a little notice would have been, at the very least, good manners. GAH!

    Hope you find another. I'm missing the personal trainer aspect of PT right now.

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  19. Oh so sorry.
    I think I'd like a woman trainer better. Who knows what could happen if she gets a chance.

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  20. Oh no. That's too bad. I hope your transition goes ok. That would be tough.

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  21. What a bummer! Do you have any recommendations for a new trainer? That's too bad you didn't have more notice!

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  22. Could you follow him to his new gym?

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