Go Ahead Toot Your Own Horn

Submitted by a loyal fatlete and awesome friend Marla.  Still hoping she becomes a coach soon. 

"I have a story to share, I hope it helps to keep you all motivated. I'm not trying to "toot my own horn"' just excited about the difference exercise can make in your life. Two months ago my husband asked me to go street striding with him. A street strider is like an elliptical machine on wheels, that you ride on the street. I thought sure I can do that, no big deal. Well after half a mile I had to stop & rest, I seriously thought I was going to die. My heart felt like it was going to beat out of my chest and my legs burned so bad. I never wanted to do it ever again. Well today I tried it again after a month of doing Turbofire, and it was awesome! I rode for 3.7 miles and I could have gone further. I am excited to see how far I can go next time. It was a great reality check for me on how my body is responding to regular exercise. So keep it up everyone, you are worth it!!"