WHAT ARE PEOPLE SAYING ABOUT FIT SCHOOL PROGRAMS?

"Thank you for the motivation, positive energy, and community that you've facilitated! It's been a great jump start to help me take this post-baby running more seriously. I regained enough running confidence to sign up for the Deception Pass half in April. I'm excited (and managing expectations -- slow and steady is fine with me!)." 

"I began participating in Carol Frazey's programs at age 65. At that time I could not even run/jog a quarter mile. My goals were just to keep moving and enjoy myself, feel no pressure to meet someone else's expectations or demands, and simply challenge myself. What I did not know at that time was I would start to challenge myself in new ways. My body is a road map of MANY injuries, including torn ligaments in each knee, being hit by a drunk driver on my bicycle resulting in some permanent damage to the left side of my body, and some more severe. I just kept at it. Now I have completed two 5k races and have been able to run the distance without stopping -- what exhilaration I experienced at doing this!" 

"Running has been a part of my life for more than 15 years. Fit School has been a breath of fresh air in my running routine – as if getting to know an old friend again for the first time. Carol is the perfect coach to help with this. She is supportive and fun but also pushes you to bring your best forward. For the first time in a long time, I feel my running progressing and I'm enjoying it even more because of it. I would highly recommend Fit School programs to people just starting out in running, but also to those who have run for a while and are ready to fall in love with it again."

"I wanted to let you know I completed the Seattle Rock and Roll Half Marathon yesterday! My goal was to finish under 3 hours and I finished in 2:53:09. Thank you for getting me to the point where I could run a half marathon with only short walking breaks!"

“Just thought I’d let you know that you’ve done what I thought was impossible. I am faster than I used to be. I just ran 3.2 miles, a run I’ve done a hundred times, and today I did it faster than ever. When I signed up for Fit School, I just wanted to be more consistent with my running and didn’t expect to get faster. So thanks!"

"My mindset has changed dramatically over the past two-and-a-half years of being in Carol's programs. Whereas before I thought of myself as just a middle-aged woman who was inevitably slowing down in all areas of life, I came to see that I was capable of so much more than I thought, and through Carol's coaching and encouragement, I became more energized as a I got faster and stronger and my ideas of what I was capable of in other areas of my life expanded exponentially. I lost 20 pounds, increased the number of push-ups from 4 to 30 in a minute, dropped nearly two minutes off my mile time, ran 5Ks and Half Marathons faster than before, and ran 1,000 miles in the year leading up to my 50th birthday - all while having a great time!  Carol is an encouraging, supportive coach who uses a variety of specific training techniques that keep it interesting. She provides a challenge when one wants it and support when one needs it. 

My confidence in myself and my abilities has increased and my joy in life has grown.  It has been so much fun to hear my college-aged kids say that they are very proud of me for working hard and getting faster and healthier. They have told me that I am inspiring to them; I can't imagine a better feeling.

My work life, my family life, my athletic goals, and my aspirations for the future have improved as a result of being in Carol's Fit School programs."

"When I started the Fit School program 1 year ago, I could not run 1 mile without stopping. I've since shaved 2:20 off my mile pace, run 211 times, 158 hours, for 682 miles. I've run 15 organized races, 5K to half marathon, in 3 Washington counties, and in 2 countries. Oh, and I lost 30lbs while doing so.

In short, I run farther, faster, and more consistent than I did when I started Fit School a year ago. Thank you for keeping me accountable, for making me laugh, for wise counsel, and for making the miles rolling by a little more joyful. I am grateful for you."

"I love Fit School! For the past 3 years I have been training for one marathon or another and my training had hit a hard plateau. I was stuck at the same pace and needed to breathe some life back into my training routine. Fit School did exactly that! Carol's program taught me new exercises and challenged me to take my running to the next level by helping me find the confidence that I had lost. I would strongly recommend Carol's programs to anyone interested in establishing a consistent running or walking routine."

"As a sixty-four-year-old woman, I had resigned myself to be a two-mile/day walker, but I no longer saw myself as the runner I had been in my 30's and 40's. How pleasantly surprised I was then, when as a result of Fit School, not only was I running again, (pain-free!), but had completed a 5K race! As a coach, Carol is fun and positive. She is very knowledgeable about the mechanics of running and encourages us to push ourselves in a safe way. I highly recommend Fit School programs for anyone who wants to increase her fitness and speed."

"I really enjoy Fit School. I achieved my goal of taking 12 lbs off and also dropped my cholesterol by 54 points. My doctor was so surprised.  She was going to look up your website. Once again, Thank You."

"It's a great day! Today at my weigh-in, I lost 50 pounds in total. Only 4 more to go to goal. Also, my blood work results came back (from my annual exam last Thursday). EVERYTHING is better. All the numbers are lower and/or higher -- whichever direction is better for the particular test. My doctor made a note that said "Nice work." Thanks for your support and coaching, Carol!"

"Carol's online class gets me out of bed, is a healthy start to my day, and provides enjoyable community. After only a few weeks I can already tell I’m getting stronger! Going to a gym hasn’t been my jam - this format is working for me!

I roll out of bed, work out in my pajamas if I want, keep my camera on or off, and start my day with some awesome women. After being a badass, my endorphins are up, and I walk ten steps to the kitchen to make a good breakfast. I’m getting stronger, making community, and feeling better. It’s perfect!" 

“I’m 48 years old and have tried to set up a morning exercise routine for myself so many times! Carol’s 6am zoom class is perfect for me. I can do it from home but it’s still social. Bad hair day, camera stays off. Feeling more social, camera stays on. The moves are simple enough my morning brain can handle them but my body still gets stronger. I didn’t even have to go out in the cold! I didn’t miss a single class of the 5 week session, that is by far my personal best! Loved it, thank you!”

 "I wanted to say a huge thank you! I appreciate the gift of these classes so much. I have felt a huge difference from them." 

"My favorite exercise class ever. Had knee replacement 3 months ago. Rebuilding strength after years of limping around." 

“When I was reluctant to get out of bed early (in the dark and cold!), I remembered that the group would be waiting for me - and the bonus was that I didn't have to leave my cozy house! The rest of the day felt great because I knew I had squeezed in some solid exercise before the day really even started.”

“These Fit School classes have helped me build back confidence in my body’s ability to move. Over the past two months my mindset has shifted from being a victim of a desk job to focusing on activities outside of work that are playful and support range of motion. My patterns have started shifting to include more breaks to stand up and move around. This has improved my focus and quality of work for the time I spend sitting.”

“I’ve been participating in the Fit School Challenge the past five weeks and I love it! A quick half hour session that’s helped start my day, making me more accountable to myself to workout at home and I’m getting stronger. I’ve always wanted to expand on the 3-minute core and this is it! I enjoy the variety of exercises Carol does for a full body workout.”

“After two months I have really noticed my strength and flexibility have increased. It feels good to get up and get my day started with this class! "