tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2604739527259244616.post6407605200118351316..comments2023-10-18T22:42:16.616+11:00Comments on Triathlons and beyond.: Sparta Personal Training.Barbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02833073049586917325noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2604739527259244616.post-36889199855312009872011-04-21T10:12:31.973+10:002011-04-21T10:12:31.973+10:00Fantastic story, most of which I'm very proud ...Fantastic story, most of which I'm very proud to say (like Plu) that I've been familiar with while sharing Jen's development as a runner, mountaineer, triathlete and personal trainer over the last 6-7 years. All the best for your business Jen - and thanks to Barb for the link!<br /><br />Aminershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15740930635863299149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2604739527259244616.post-46809771781412011252011-04-21T07:25:50.092+10:002011-04-21T07:25:50.092+10:00Thank you Barb for your lovely comments. I am so g...Thank you Barb for your lovely comments. I am so glad we met. I can't wait to cheer for you at Port Macquarie next weekend :)<br /><br />Plu & Suellen, thank you for your generous comments. You are very kind. Has it really been 7 years Plu? Time flies... :-)<br /><br />Anne, thank you for sharing your comments. It's nice to hear that someone has been on a similar journey to mine. Like you, I won't be looking back :)Jen Brownhttp://www.sparta-pt.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2604739527259244616.post-51129690080358188922011-04-20T21:11:44.621+10:002011-04-20T21:11:44.621+10:00Great to read about Jen here...and you too Barbara...Great to read about Jen here...and you too Barbara :)<br /><br />Totally agree with you re Jen. We only recently met in "real life" but had been connecting on Facebook and Twitter. Jen is smart, warm and genuine - immediately likable. She's also approachable and although she is a triathlete, she is, well, normal. <br /><br />Well done Jen on stepping out and following your heart (I won't say passion - you know how I feel about that!). Sparta Personal Training will be a huge success.<br /><br />SuellenSuellenHugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01577639815167988407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2604739527259244616.post-76207566239490480442011-04-20T19:53:29.769+10:002011-04-20T19:53:29.769+10:00Great story, and very similar to mine. It's gr...Great story, and very similar to mine. It's great to see that some people have swapped their passion into their life.<br />I also wanted to do the gym instructors course while studying at uni, but never got to it.<br />And then, while recovering from a bad knee injury years later, I was intrigued again, and decided I would start my studies. So while having a successful IT security career, I embarked on my PT studies.<br />18 months ago, and quite a few kg heavier and unfit, I decided to follow my passion, start my PT career, and ditch the corporate world.<br />I wouldn't look back for a moment.<br />And now, 18 months later, with a growing business, 14kg lighter but more importantly no clothes to wear as they are all too big, I love helping people integrate exercise and a healthy lifestyle into their daily life.<br />Nice to see others went through the same thing as me.Anne Iarchy - Barnet Personal Trainerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10284068617654506708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2604739527259244616.post-81246366312759557552011-04-20T19:48:56.690+10:002011-04-20T19:48:56.690+10:00Great post. I met Jenruns, as I know her, throug...Great post. I met Jenruns, as I know her, through coolrunning in 2004. Jen has the right mix of intelligence, patience, people skills and a genuine interest and care for people. I especially like the idea of having a personal trainer, not that I have one at this stage, who has the research skills, developing experience and instinct to know how far and what strategies to use for each individual under her care. Cheers Plupluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13207251204302742658noreply@blogger.com