Testimonials

Testimonial 1

Thanks for everything, it was such a great summer being involved with Add Activity Triathlon Club.

You run a very special group and not only have I gotten my butt in shape and accomplished something I never knew I could. 

I also made some wonderful new friends along the way.

I think that you and Shawn both do an amazing job would absolutely recommend the club to anyone interested.

- Jenna Franics

Testimonial 2

In January 2006, I ran my first marathon. In the summer of 2006 I completed my first 3 triathlons with the Add Activity Triathlon Club. This past spring (May 2007), I ran my second marathon with the Add Activity Run Club and qualified to run Boston.

Leigh Ann has not only helped me to achieve my goals, but to also have fun while doing it. Her positive attitude, personalized approach, and experience was key, as were the great people who come out to the group training sessions. And the best part? Even after all the training and races I've done, I've stayed injury free. Thanks, Leigh Ann! 

Have fun!

- Rachel Crowe

Testimonial 3

Active in entering my second year (2007) with Add Activity, I decided to do a Half Ironman. What an accomplishment it would be! And it was! Both Shawn and Leigh Ann not only offered and supported a cohesive enviroment but challenged me in ways I didn't think were possible. I am not one for training on my own at this point, so the group environment has been a true enjoyment. The training plan that was created challenged me and totally prepared me for my goal race at Steelhead 70.3. It was here that I impressed myself with an overall Half Ironman finish of 6:18! Shawn and Leigh Ann provided me with everything from injury prevention to fuel intake on race day. Without a proper training program I would not have had these results!

Thank you Leigh Ann and Shawn for hanging in there and allowing me to be myself while still attaining my goal this season. I look forward to next year and having you by my side as I set new goals and adventures!

- Alicia Peters

Testimonial 4

"After reaching age 50 I decided to take up running and successfully completed my first half marathon in the Spring of 2005. Since than I have been participant in a half-marathon clinic, two Around the Bay (30 k.) clinics and two marathon clinics which LeighAnn has organized. Through LeighAnn's guidance my personal best for the half-marathon has dropped by approximently ten minutes. Further between March 2006 and March 2007 my personal best for the 30 k. Around the Bay run also dropped by 10 minutes. Finally I was able to complete my first marathon and achieve my goal of a sub-four hour time. I attribute much of my success in running over the last two years to the training program that LeighAnn created together with her constant encouragement and direction."

- Marinus Lamers

Testimonial 5

"Leigh- Ann is a real motivator with such skill and passion for coaching. Leigh-Ann sets achievable goals and instills in each of her runners a true belief that we can meet and exceed our goals too"

- Sharon Beck

Testimonial 6

“As my coach Leigh-Ann had the ability to stretch me beyond my limits. By keeping me focused and on track toward what I can do, I was able to exceed the goal I had set for my second half marathon. As I reflect on the race, I realize it was not so much about the destination but more about how I got there. Leigh-Ann made the journey fun and added lots of value to the training process….for that I am grateful.”

Thanks for taking me on half way through the program….I could not have done this without you.

- Wendy Thompson

Testimonial 7

When I started training with Leigh-Ann I was recuperating from knee surgery. I had been on crutches for 10 weeks. I hired her as a Personal Trainer to help me regain proper movement of my leg. I continued working with Leigh-Ann and soon I was strong enough to run for 1 minute at a time and progressed from there to being able to run 3 k non- stop.

With Leigh-Ann's support as a Personal Trainer I felt confident to try a Triathlon. I joined the Add Activity Triathlon Club and began the training. I was able to complete the Sprint Distance Triathlon at Lakeside in less then a year from beginning with Leigh-Ann & Add Activity!.

Thanks Leigh-Ann, you helped me accomplish more then I ever dreamed possible.

- Lorraine Fisher

Testimonial 8

Leigh-Ann,

I would like to thank you for being our coach and friend. I have enjoyed this training session (I think this must be the third or fourth training we have enjoyed together!) You helped all of us to reach new goals and PG’s. Personally, I have not only enjoyed this session, but have improved my strength, speed and endurance a lot. Your training tips, continuous review and support during our runs has helped us all. The weekly long runs with you on your bike reviewing our posture and constantly encourage us has been great. I am running with much better posture than before. And much more efficient, particularly on long runs.

You have changed my idea of FUN. Constantly, you told us we would have fun doing new things. How can more hills, faster speed workouts, and long runs in the city be fun? Well, it was! Sort of? You set new challenges for us each and every week. Even the courses we ran on our long run were interesting as well as challenging.

Leigh-Ann, thank you! I look forward to the next session. You are awesome!

Kind regards,

- Neil Holt

Testimonial 9

Thanks to the Add Activity Run Club, my running is stronger. Leigh-Ann is a great motivator who helps anyone reach their goals no matter what your fitness level is. Not only have I improved but made some awesome friends and met some fellow runners that are crazy enough to come out to training runs in the heat, rain and snow.

Leigh-Ann has knowledge and skills to help you accomplish things you never thought you could.

- Linda DiLoreto-Smits