“ I have dabbled with jogging 5Ks for years. I signed up for them for fun and to keep moving. I always wanted to run faster and become stronger but there is so much online advice that I did not know which advice would work for me - it was overwhelming.

And then I read one of Sam’s motivational posts that read, “Set a goal so big for yourself that you have to grow into the person who can achieve it”.

So, I reached out and told him that I wanted to be able to run a faster 5K. I told him my goal and asked him if it was possible for a 50-year old female and he said yes, with training. He developed an online training program specifically for me to meet my goals. It included strength training, running, and resting. Again, as an exercise ‘dabbler’, I was not familiar with all of the exercises but each one had a video demonstrating specifically how to perform the activity. He also was readily available to give advice or, in my case, encouragement, through messaging on the app. Things that were counterintuitive he clarified and it made all of the difference. After several months of consistent, imperfect training, I not only ran my fastest 5k, I fell in love with running and learned more about myself in the process.

After the 5K I set a goal to run a 10K within a specific time. I kept training and met that goal too! So, I have now set one to run my first half-marathon. He tailored my online plan and I continue to work it to the best of my ability. Never in my wildest imagination did I think I would even want to run a half-marathon let alone train for one, but Sam’s plan has worked for me and I trust it. I continue to grow into the person who can achieve the goals I have set for myself and Sam’s guidance continues to show me how to get there." 

Bobbie Adamczyk, SBSC Online Athlete