09/09/2026
Today’s training plan called for 800m repeats on the track.
Today’s LIFE plan? Clients. Orientations. Driving kids. Dog appointments. And not nearly enough time for a proper warm-up + track workout.
So I pivoted.
30-minute run.
5 hill sprints at the end.
Done. ✔️
Was it the workout on my plan? No.
Do I feel guilty about changing it? No.
Did I still hit the basic purpose of what I wanted to accomplish? Just barely—but yes. 😂
How do I feel about it? Damn proud that I didn’t cave and skip the whole thing.
Because consistent small things, done over and over again, create BIG results over time.
I see so many people get stuck in an all-or-nothing mindset:
I don’t have an hour, so why bother.
I can’t do the workout exactly as written, so I’ll do it tomorrow.
This week is crazy. I’ll start again Monday.
But adapting isn’t failing. Adapting is how you stay consistent.
And yes, I have an advantage here—I’m a trainer, so I know how to pivot a workout and still accomplish what I need to accomplish.
But I’d argue that’s also one of the biggest reasons to HAVE a trainer.
I have one! Shoutout to Body By Tanya . 💪 I text her when something feels off, when I’m overtired, when something hurts, or when life simply gets in the way. She helps me adjust the plan, and we keep moving forward.
That’s coaching.
Not demanding perfection.
Not giving up when Plan A doesn’t work.
Finding Plan B and doing the damn thing.
Do what you can today. Then do something again tomorrow.
Better yet, find someone who can help you put all those little pieces together, hold you accountable, and keep you moving forward.
That’s where the magic happens. 💫
