Altoona Fitness Student Thanks Coach for Running the Extra Mile
A group of students and fitness coaches from the Farrell’s location in Altoona Iowa participated in the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick 5k raceon March 25, 2012. One of the race participants, Heidi Sharp, sent us some pictures from the event and some nice words of appreciation for Nicole Essink, the head coach at Farrell’s Altoona location. Here are some pictures and an excerpt from Heidi’s email:
Abby, Janet, Nicole, Heidi, and her husband Brant are all smiles at the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick 5K Race
Nicole [the head coach at Farrell's Altoona location] is a pretty fast runner, however, she took the time to train me before and after classes to help me prepare for this 5k (the Friendly Sons of St Patrick in Des Moines, IA), and also stayed with me, at my pace, the entire race, talking me through, keeping me motivated. I know if I had been alone, I may not have been able to run the entire race.
She is still helping me…in fact, we are running tonight before class!!
I started with FIT START as opposed to a regular class
Nicole and Heidi at the start of the race … still smiling!
(my husband was in the 10 week session that just ended) as I have back issues, knee issues, and asthma I take medications for every day. Now, I need medications less, feel better than I ever have, and with Nicoles inspiration I plan on coaching the next FIT START session. Everyone at the Altoona location is wonderful, helpful, and truly there for its students!! From the owners, Shelly and Rick Rusch, to the instructors, like Janet Lose, to its coaches, like Karen Middleton and Darren Rasberry and many more.
Again, thank you Nicole!
Heidi Sharp
Heidi’s FitStart Class — FitStart is an adapted version of the 10 week program designed for those who require a low impact fitness option as well as other customized adaptions.
The Finish!
