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What a GREAT first day of my little Michigan getaway!I left Rochester around 11:00 this morning and headed toward Hollan...
09/05/2026

What a GREAT first day of my little Michigan getaway!
I left Rochester around 11:00 this morning and headed toward Holland with my first stop being Mt. Pisgah. I stopped along the way to grab a quick bite and use the bathroom, and I arrived around 2:30.
Now, anyone who knows me knows that getting a little lost on a trip is pretty normal for me. 😂 But somehow, I made it all the way across the state today without getting lost once!
Then I got to Mt. Pisgah.
I put the address into my GPS, arrived where it told me to go…and had absolutely no idea where I was supposed to park or where the entrance was. 😂
I finally asked someone who lived in the area where Mt. Pisgah was. She pointed me in the right direction and then said, “If you want a leg-burning workout, do it.”
PERFECT.
That was EXACTLY what I wanted.
And for the record, once you know what you're looking for, it's actually pretty obvious. There are signs and FREE parking. I just apparently needed someone to point me in the right direction. 😂
But here's the funny part: before I asked for help, I actually thought about getting back in my car and just driving to Saugatuck.
I am SO GLAD I didn't.
Mt. Pisgah was AMAZING.
There are 239 stairs to the top, with platforms and places to sit along the way if you don't want to do them all at once.
Of course, I did them all at once. 😂
I got to the top, took in the incredible views, walked all the way back down…and then went right back up again.
After my second climb, I asked some people about the trails. There's a wooden boardwalk that takes you back into the woods where there are quite a few trails to explore. I was hoping one of them would eventually take me down toward the water, so off I went.
It was cloudy today, thank goodness, but still around 80–81 degrees and VERY humid. Once I got into those woods there was absolutely NO breeze.
I was sweating like crazy.
About 45 minutes into my adventure I finally thought, “Okay, this is enough wandering through hot, humid woods. I'm going back to the stairs.”
So I headed back.
And apparently my brain decided that two trips up 239 stairs weren't enough.
ONE MORE TIME.
Up I went for climb number three.
239 stairs × 3 = 717 stairs.
Just over an hour of climbing, walking and exploring, and I LOVED every second of it.
I was also absolutely SOAKED. 😂
Not “a little sweaty.”
I looked like I had stepped into a shower wearing my clothes.
I made it back to my car, changed out of my soaking-wet clothes, dried myself off—and tried to do something with my wet hair—and headed to Saugatuck.
Next stop was the Belvedere Mansion, and WOW. What a gorgeous place. Check-in was incredibly easy, I got settled in and then headed into Saugatuck for dinner at Marro's Italian Restaurant.
What a fantastic night.
I sat at the bar, met some amazing people, had a great bartender, ate fantastic Italian food…and YES, I had dessert.
I am currently back at the Belvedere, it's 11:00 p.m., and I am completely STUFFED.
I'm also pretty sure I managed to eat more calories tonight than I burned climbing those 717 stairs. 😂
And you know what?
I don't care.
I trained hard. I explored. I ate great food. I met wonderful people. I enjoyed every minute of my day.
Tomorrow is another day—and another adventure.
And if today taught me anything, it's this:
Sometimes the best part of the trip is on the other side of the moment when you almost get back in the car.
I am SO glad I stayed.
Mt. Pisgah…you were exactly the leg-burning workout I was looking for. ❤️
Tomorrow: Mt. Baldhead. 😳😂

This ride was a week ago, but it's one I'll never forget. ❤️🚴‍♀️🌧️After losing my mom, I was struggling mentally to get ...
07/30/2026

This ride was a week ago, but it's one I'll never forget. ❤️🚴‍♀️🌧️
After losing my mom, I was struggling mentally to get back on my bike. I knew I needed to get outside, clear my head, and just pedal.
As I rolled out, I could feel rain in the air, so I slipped my phone into a waterproof case and headed off.
At first, it was just a light sprinkle. It was peaceful, and I was simply enjoying being outside. Then the rain became steadier, and before long I was getting soaked.
By the time I reached my turnaround point, mud was splattered all over my legs, and I knew the ride home was going to be messy.
Then it happened.
The skies opened up.
A complete downpour.
I was absolutely drenched... and I couldn't stop smiling.
I was singing at the top of my lungs, laughing to myself, and feeling like a kid again. The warm summer air mixed with the cool rain was incredible. Sure, my brakes weren't working as well, my shoes were full of water, and mud was flying everywhere—but I didn't care.
As I got closer to home, the rain stopped, the sun came back out, and I rolled into my driveway covered in mud from head to toe. There wasn't even time to clean up properly. I had mud in my shoes, mud on my clothes, even mud in my hair. I rinsed off, threw everything into the washer, and headed back to work.
Sometimes we don't realize what our soul needs until we give ourselves permission to do it.
That ride didn't erase the grief of losing my mom, but for 50 minutes, the rain washed away some of the heaviness I had been carrying.
I had forgotten just how much I love riding in the rain. ❤️

The first picture is me before my bike ride.The second picture shows my workout stats. I didn’t go all out, but it was s...
07/02/2026

The first picture is me before my bike ride.
The second picture shows my workout stats. I didn’t go all out, but it was still a really nice ride.
The third picture? That’s me immediately after my ride.
And yes… it was HOT. 🥵🔥
Then the last picture tells its own story 😂 — my brand new left shoe and my old right shoe.
My new cycling shoes finally arrived, but I was short on time and still needed to switch my clips over. So I only changed out the clip on my left shoe and decided the right shoe could wait until today.
Let’s just say… it was still a HUGE upgrade from the duct tape job I had been rocking for the past two weeks. 😆
After riding in that heat, I made sure to refuel with healthy food and plenty of fluids.
That part matters just as much as the ride itself.
Train hard. Recover smart. Repeat. 💙

The third picture? That’s me immediately after my ride.And yes… it was HOT. 🥵🔥Then the last picture tells its own story ...
07/02/2026

The third picture? That’s me immediately after my ride.
And yes… it was HOT. 🥵🔥
Then the last picture tells its own story 😂 — my brand new left shoe and my old right shoe.
My new cycling shoes finally arrived, but I was short on time and still needed to switch my clips over. So I only changed out the clip on my left shoe and decided the right shoe could wait until today.
Let’s just say… it was still a HUGE upgrade from the duct tape job I had been rocking for the past two weeks. 😆
After riding in that heat, I made sure to refuel with healthy food and plenty of fluids.
That part matters just as much as the ride itself.
Train hard. Recover smart. Repeat. 💙

Well, as we all know… yesterday was HOT. ☀️🥵🚴‍♀️Since I’ve worked a split shift for so many years, I’m pretty used to be...
06/30/2026

Well, as we all know… yesterday was HOT. ☀️🥵🚴‍♀️

Since I’ve worked a split shift for so many years, I’m pretty used to being outdoors in the middle of the day. So I decided to get out and ride.

I took a picture before my ride… and one after my ride. 😄

I rode out to Adams and back, a little over 11 miles, but this was not a hard ride. I kept it easy, kept my heart rate under control, had two bottles of water, and simply enjoyed being out on the trail.

Sometimes not every ride has to be about speed, chasing someone, or pushing your limits.

Sometimes it’s just about movement, fresh air, sunshine, and taking care of yourself. 💙

Now if you look at my “after” picture, you’ll see my hair is completely soaked… and yes, I had a few little bugs stuck to me too. 😂

Not exactly glamorous… but still a fantastic ride.

Sweat, bugs, sunshine, and miles.
That’s summer riding in Michigan. 🚴‍♀️☀️

Yesterday’s bike ride was simply Me against Me. 🚴‍♀️🔥I wasn’t chasing anyone.I didn’t have any specific goals.I just wan...
06/29/2026

Yesterday’s bike ride was simply Me against Me. 🚴‍♀️🔥
I wasn’t chasing anyone.
I didn’t have any specific goals.
I just wanted to get out and push myself to ride.
I had a great playlist keeping my legs turning, and by the end of it my total ride time was about 1:04 covering 14 miles.
And that time included:
🚦 stopping at traffic lights
⏸️ about a 60-second break at my turnaround point
🚗 and waiting at a few road crossings where cars don’t have to stop
Heading north on the trail is always a slight incline, and coming back gives you that slight decline.
Normally, I love having riders ahead of me to chase, but yesterday there weren’t many cyclists out there.
So instead of chasing someone else…
I had to rely on my own motivation.
Just me.
My bike.
My playlist.
And my legs burning.
And honestly… it turned out to be a fantastic ride. 💙
I recovered really well afterward, so we’ll see how today goes.
The challenge today?
The HEAT. ☀️🥵
The photo I took after my ride doesn’t even show how soaked my hair was or how much sweat was dripping off me.
I ALWAYS ride with a helmet, and even though it has vents, on hot days you still have to be careful not to overheat.
And while I’m out there, one thing I always notice is people walking dogs in the heat with no water.
Please remember:
If a human can overheat… so can a dog. 🐾
So if you’re not acclimated to working out in the heat:
➡️ stay inside
➡️ hydrate
➡️ and please leave your dogs at home in a cool environment
Protect yourself.
Protect your pets.
And respect the heat.

06/18/2026

One thing many people don't realize is how much information I keep track of during a client's training sessions.

When a client is performing a movement that requires a lot of concentration, strength, and body awareness, I'm not just counting reps. I'm watching form, alignment, muscle activation, compensations, fatigue levels, and making sure they are actually feeling the muscles we're trying to target.
Because of that, I keep detailed notes on every client. My notes include reps, sets, weight used, riser height, band color, modifications, how they felt during the workout, and even any soreness or issues they experienced afterward.

Today, Amy was doing Chaos Clams as part of her workout. When I reviewed my notes, I had written that she used a purple band. Amy immediately said, "Nope, I use a gray band. I always have." Of course, I showed her my notes. She still wasn't convinced.
Thankfully, one of the things I often do during one-on-one sessions is take pictures and videos so clients can see what I see. So I went back through my videos and found the proof. Amy was using a purple band. 😂
The lesson? Sometimes the coach's notes are right!

But in all seriousness, this is why I document so much. Progress isn't just about working hard. It's about paying attention to the details, tracking what works, and having a record to look back on when questions come up.

The little things matter, and those little things often lead to the biggest results.

I don’t even know how to explain this bike ride. The first 1/2 of my ride was a STRUGGLE because my legs were tired from...
05/27/2026

I don’t even know how to explain this bike ride.

The first 1/2 of my ride was a STRUGGLE because my legs were tired from yesterday’s ride. By the turnaround point I was already 2 minutes behind yesterday’s pace, I knew I was fatigued. Today I wanted to take it easy I was perfectly fine with that.

As I was pedaling back, I noticed a gentleman getting onto his bike. Immediately my brain went into competitive mode:

“DON’T LET HIM CATCH YOU.”

I told myself:
“Pedal like you stole it.”

I was really focusing on my pedal stroke and trying to maintain a steady 16–18 mph pace. But once I locked into that pace, I knew I had to hold it if I didn’t want him catching me… not that he was even trying.

But mentally, it gave me something to chase and something to outrun all at the same time.

I kept checking over my left shoulder to see where he was.

I could still see him behind me… just not close enough to catch me.

I kept pushing.
Watching my speed.
Practicing smooth pedal strokes.
Keeping a high cadence.

I wanted that 18 mph average, but I also had to stay aware of traffic, pedestrians, and road crossings.

As I approached the final road crossing, I realized he probably wasn’t going to catch me unless I got stopped at the light.

And secretly…
I almost WANTED the red light.

Sure enough, I hit the light… and he rolled up just to my right side.

I looked over at him with the biggest smile on my face and said:
“You are KILLING me.”

He laughed and said:
“I knew I couldn’t get on your wheel because there was no way I could pass you and keep up that pace.”

He complimented my cycling, my pedal stroke, and pace. We introduced ourselves and shook hands. His name was Craig.

I explained that I either love having someone in front of me to chase… or someone behind me to outrun.

If you’ve never experienced an endorphin rush like that… you truly don’t know what you’re missing.

I wanted so badly to go out for an easy recovery ride today, but thanks to Craig, I ended up with one of the biggest smiles because the endorphins completely took over.

OMG… I don’t even know how to explain this bike ride. 🚴‍♀️🔥😂The first half of my ride was a STRUGGLE because my legs wer...
05/27/2026

OMG… I don’t even know how to explain this bike ride. 🚴‍♀️🔥😂

The first half of my ride was a STRUGGLE because my legs were still tired from yesterday’s ride. By the turnaround point I was already 2 minutes behind yesterday’s pace, so I knew I was fatigued.

But today I had extra time, so if I needed to take it easy heading back to Rochester, I was perfectly fine with that.

Then everything changed. 😄

As I was pedaling back, I noticed a gentleman getting onto his bike after what looked like a short break. Immediately my brain went into competitive mode:

“DON’T LET HIM CATCH YOU, CLAIRE.” 😂

So I kept repeating:
“Pedal like you stole it.”

At the same time, I was really focusing on my pedal stroke and trying to maintain a very steady 16–18 mph pace. But once I locked into that pace, I knew I had to hold it if I didn’t want him catching me… not that he was even trying. 😄

But mentally, it gave me something to chase and something to outrun all at the same time.

As I passed cyclists and pedestrians, I kept checking over my left shoulder to see where he was while announcing, “Passing on your left.”

I could still see him behind me… just not close enough to catch me.

So I kept pushing.
Watching my speed.
Practicing smooth pedal strokes.
Keeping a high cadence.

I wanted that 18 mph average, but I also had to stay aware of traffic, pedestrians, and road crossings.

As I approached the final major road crossing, I realized he probably wasn’t going to catch me unless I got stopped at the light.

And secretly…
I almost WANTED the red light. 😳😂

My heart rate was the highest I’ve seen it in years.

Sure enough, I hit the light… and he rolled up just to my right side.

I looked over at him with the biggest smile on my face and said:
“You are KILLING me.” 😂

He laughed and said:
“I knew I couldn’t get on your wheel because there was no way I could pass you and keep up that pace.”

He complimented my cycling, my pedal stroke, and my pace. We introduced ourselves and shook hands. His name was Craig.

I explained that I either love having someone in front of me to chase… or someone behind me to outrun. 😄

We both had giant smiles on our faces and agreed it would be fun to run into each other on the trail again someday and battle for the lead.

If you’ve never experienced an endorphin rush like that… you truly don’t know what you’re missing.

I wanted so badly to go out for an easy recovery ride today, but thanks to Craig, I ended up with one of the biggest smiles I’ve had in a long time because those endorphins completely took over.

And honestly, at almost 63 years old, I LOVE that I’m still willing to chase — and outrun — someone just to test my fitness level. 💙🔥

This was so funny and immediately made me think of one of Nate Bargatze’s comedy bits. 😂One of my clients sent me a text...
05/24/2026

This was so funny and immediately made me think of one of Nate Bargatze’s comedy bits. 😂

One of my clients sent me a text on Thursday explaining that late Monday night he suddenly developed wrist pain and throbbing. The funny part? He had worked out at my gym Monday and never once mentioned wrist pain during his workout.
Saturday he came into the gym and we started talking about it. He said the pain “came out of nowhere” and he couldn’t think of anything he did that could have caused it.
So of course I started asking my usual trainer questions:
“Did you do anything unusual?”
“Lawn work?”
“Carry salt bags?”
“Any repetitive twisting?”
Every answer was NO. 😄
Then he says:
“Well… Sunday I did something, but it can’t be that.”
I asked what he did.
His response:
“I used the open palm of my hand to hammer my mom’s car bumper back into place.” 🤦‍♀️😂
I asked him to physically demonstrate what he did, and after watching him repeatedly use his palm like a hammer, I said:
“So… you don’t think repeatedly smashing your hand into a car bumper, then coming in for a workout, MAYBE caused some inflammation that showed up later Monday night?” 😄
He still looked unconvinced.
So in my best Nate Bargatze tone, I said:
“I think THAT would be the NUMBER ONE answer on Family Feud for why your wrist hurts.” 😂😂
As trainers, sometimes we become part fitness coach… part detective. 🔎💪
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