Sara, 37
Coached by Kym since December 2015
ZED Athletic Life Coaching: Apprentice Level since October 2017
“I was pretty aimless before working with Kym, which is probably why I kept losing interest in fitness. Kym ‘forced’ me to create long term goals that make it possible to build a plan. Pursuing my goals and following my training plan has impacted everything the research proves; I’m sick less, sleep better, and am generally happier. Also, my favorite outdoor activities are even more enjoyable now that I am in better shape, and I feel safer on solo expeditions.”
Goals I’ve trained for:
• Solo backpacking the Outer Mountain Loop at Big Bend National Park
• Backpacking fifty miles in the Wind River Range in Wyoming
• Trail running and preparing for my first ultra-marathon
Challenges I’ve faced in pursuing my goals:
• Working on my flexibility
• Building a good base of fitness and strength for long runs
• Adjusting to a higher training volume
Things I’ve learned in the process:
• My focus is improved by understanding the “why” in relation to my goals
• My effectiveness is improved by understanding the “why” behind the workouts
• There’s no such thing as balance—just prioritization.
Personal trivia:
Favorite sedentary activities: sleeping, reading, video/board games
Top three pieces of gear or clothing: Bandana. Wool socks. Garmin watch.
Favorite fuel for during activity: Almond butter
Favorite indulgent food or drink: Beer
Favorite comfort food: Fried chicken, mashed potatoes, and a biscuit. And mac and cheese. Maybe some coleslaw.
Favorite tree: Cedar
Favorite body of water: Lake Superior
Your pet’s names: Woo and Beans
Preferred superpower: Teleportation
Favorite workout or exercise: Hills!
Dreaded workout or exercise: None, but I haven’t done any towing in a while.
Fictional character you would like to be for a day: I just want to spend on day on the International Space Station (ISS). I know it’s real life, but it’s what I want.
Read Sara’s personal story of her 43 mile Bigfoot Race in 2021.
