Like the air you breathe, movement is free. It's wise not to take either for granted.
"Hi Stephanie - I do appreciate your dedication to women in the East Bay. Thank you for that. But I feel I can get my work outs in for free running with Fleet Feet and other free groups. Can you please take me off your email list? Thanks again, J"
Thank you for the nice note. I always wonder why people talk about getting their runs for free. Of course, running and moving is free to all of us, as long we take advantage of it. What a gift!
What my meetup and The WOW Team offer is consistency (several times a week, with regularity), organization, ongoing communication, and a professional, caring coach at the head who truly cares about bringing each participant to their unique peak ability. Granted, the group dynamic does not allow for one-on-one but I have an eye out for each person in my group. I try to keep them injury-free, motivated, and directed to achieve realistic (but high) goals.
The final piece is the group dynamic. If you fit into a group, whether it's free or paid, it's a great feeling. If you don't fit in, it's time to go elsewhere.
If you want to honor being able to move, you have many ways to do it - The WOW Team, my individual coaching, or all the other options that have nothing to do with me or The WOW Team. I wish you well and I truly hope you take advantage of fitness through movement while you have the gift. Who knows when it may be taken away? Best, Coach Stephanie
About the Author: Stephanie Atwood is a nationally certified long distance running coach, personal trainer, and Founder of The WOW Team, a women's running and walking group in the Greater Bay Area. The WOW Team - Fit Women of the World meets throughout the Bay Area, several times each week. Drop-ins are encouraged. For the schedule of workouts go to http://gowowteam.com/calendar or visit The WOW Team Home Page at http://gowowteam.com or search for Go WOW Team on facebook or twitter.
Questions? Contact Coach Stephanie CoachStephanie@gowowteam.com
Comments
The WOW team workouts are much like masters swim team workouts, or any other team workout - you get professional coaching, with all the associated benefits:
- workouts designed to improve your pace and endurance. Your coach designs the workouts so you don't have to!
- someone else organizes the routes and venues so you don't have to, and brings drinks and treats (can't beat that!)
- expert attention to your running form, so important to ensure performance improvement and avoid injuries
- and last but maybe most important, we are a TEAM! You get the benefit of being part of a supportive group of women who encourage and celebrate each member's accomplishments!
I'm excited to be part of the WOW team. The many benefits are well worth the participation fee. Thanks Coach Stephanie for offering this great service to women fast and slow, so we can ALL reach our full potential as runners and walkers.
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