How Hard Can It Be? Year 3

[Susan Otcenas]

Last session with my trainer today before my race on Sunday. It's the first time she has had me do unassisted dips.

Huh. Somehow I pictured you looking differently.

I envy you your upper body strength. Actually, envy is not the right word. Rather, I admire the time and dedication you've put into attaining that strength and fitness. May I ask how costly it's been for you to have a personal trainer? I'd love to do it, but I know it's a huge investment. Don't feel obligated to divulge anything you don't want to. I'm just curious.

[Veronica]

Each hour session is $50. And it's one and one.

It's cheaper per hour than Thom's piano lessons.

But I don't have a triathlon coach. I've been figuring out my own workouts and using a plan from online. Sometimes I wonder if a coach would help me become a better runner. But I'm not ready to make that commitment yet. I know I should do intervals, but I don't want to... yet.

I really like how she challenges me. There are a lot of things I would NEVER have attempted on my own. But I think it's important to find someone who really knows their stuff. What she does with me is totally different from what she does with her other clients. And it never gets easier.

Well, Monday's leg session was easier than normal. But that was an aberration for this week.

Veronica