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For the past few years, I have trained either by myself or in a group with athletes of all different scales. As someone who places a lot of value on learning, I tend to gravitate towards group training. When I can spend my time getting an awesome workout, at the same time that I am learning something new for myself as an athlete, and as a coach, I am all in!

I'm sure many assume that as a coach, I must train for hours a day, every day, but the truth is, just like you, I don’t have that kind of time. I am a mother, and a wife who has to delegate her schedule to fit it all in. It isn't easy, and due to my schedule, I have had to back away from training with the other coaches. There are a few things I have discovered since training alone that I am not happy with, and I may have found the reason some of you could be struggling with consistency. This is just my opinion, but for me personally I think training alone pretty much sucks!

Here's why….

When our team of coaches get ready for a workout we spend a decent amount of time mobilizing, warming up, and talking about the WOD on a board. We joke around, we laugh, and we coach each other. I feel like I am a part of something. I learn something new every.single.time! I am motivated and inspired by the coaches around me. I feed off them, and appreciate every bit of insight they offer. Simply said, I absolutely love our sessions together; it is not ever just a workout for me.

I noticed when I was training every day specifically in our group, not only did I get stronger, but I got so much more out of each workout. My form was better, my focus, and determination was at 100% and I walked away feeling like I really kicked some ass!

Now, after a few months training primarily alone, I have little to no real gains. I barley spend time mobilizing before or after a workout. I lack motivation, and I skip the parts I don’t feel like doing (who really cares, no one is here to see me) I skip days more often than ever before. I rarely finish a workout feeling as if I learned anything new. Absolutely NO ONE pats me on the back, or says well done. There is zero accountability. And worst of all, I miss that time with my team.

Well, enough is enough, I know better than to sit and complain about something and not do a damn thing to change it. Therefore, I am going to make life just a tiny bit difficult and start training with our team 5 days a week again. I have said many times that we ALL make time for the things that are really important to us. I know from experience it will be well worth my time. Not only will I improve as an athlete, but also as a coach.

Today was my first day back training with the coaches, and it was everything it used to be!! I got advice, encouragement, and a was told "good job".  For the first time, in along time, I LOVED my workout from start to finish! 

If you're someone who struggles with consistency, but wants to improve your health, please, I beg of you, try a group class. Not only will you feel like you are not alone, but also you will have support, and fun while you work out! I have a few spots available in my 5:30am class; you are more than welcome to drop in!