20 lbs lighter, running marathons…

When my wife and I joined a JCC about one year ago, I was offered a free introductory personal training session as part of my membership, and took up the offer mostly out of curiosity. Although I had been running for exercise somewhat irregularly, I did not have a regular exercise routine. I have had intermittent problems with back pain for about 25 years, and had surgery on both knees about 30 years ago.  Jason may recall that when we first met at the gym, when asked to describe my training goals I said “show me how to use this stuff and not hurt myself.”

A year later, I’m completely hooked on our personal training sessions, which have always been challenging but entertaining.  The workouts are always varied  and make me feel that I have used every muscle in my body.  I think he must lie awake at night thinking up new weird exercises. Although I have never been overweight, I have lost nearly 20 pounds.  I completed a half marathon in January, although not in record time, and continue to run, or exercise at the JCC, 3 days a week in addition to our weekly sessions.  I feel great, my back rarely hurts me and my knees never do.

I think this is now an established part of my routine and hope to continue it forever.  Thanks for everything,