When I started training for the New York marathon in 2005, I felt pain in my right knee for days whenever I ran more than five miles. In our first session last fall, Mark identified several imbalances in my lower body strength. I was thrilled to learn I could fix the problem, but frustrated by my inability to get to the gym and do so. As a new business owner, I always found a work obligation that took priority.

Mark coached me not only physically, but also emotionally. He offered encouragement, while gently yet firmly reminding me to schedule a training session – even if I could only squeeze in 45 minutes between meetings.

After several months, another trainer remarked on my hamstring strength. The comment caught my attention because that had been a problem area. I dusted off my running shoes and hit the park. Within a couple of weeks, I was running five and six miles at a clip – pain-free.

Mark helped me strike a healthy balance between my crazy career and physical fitness. I’ve learned how to make the most of my workout time, and the improvements in my strength and overall fitness encourage me to keep going. In fact, I’m in better shape now as I approach my mid-30s than ever before.

Mistina Bates
CEO, Market It Write