Coaches Posts/Updates

11/28/11

Posted by jmall on Nov 29, 2011 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

Thanks to the hard work of many people last weekend my indoor training studio is ready to go!

Grand Opening this weekend!

So excited…

11/12/11

Posted by jmall on Nov 12, 2011 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

Awesome yoga class today.  If yoga isn’t part of your cross-training in the winter months IT SHOULD BE!!

You want to get faster in the pool?  You need shoulder and ankle flexibility.

You want to get aero on your bike?  You need low back flexibility.

You want to run faster?  You need hip flexibility.

You want to reduce your risk of injury?  You get the picture…

Let me know if you need help finding a class.

Go Blue!

11/11/11

Posted by jmall on Nov 11, 2011 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

My first blog on my new web site!

Triathlon swim classes have begun but there is still time to join in on the fun!

Mondays class is held at the Marysville high school pool @ 6:45 pm and runs for 7 weeks.

Wednesdays class is held at the YMCA pool @ 7:00 pm and runs for 6 weeks.

E-mail me if you have any questions.

Also in the works is an indoor cycling studio at the Elite Feet store in Port Huron!

Do you hate the thought of riding indoors all by yourself all winter?  Coming soon is a place where you can train, get fit and socialize with all your cycling pals.  More details to come shortly…

Please feel free to let me know how you like the new website and if there is anything that you would like to see on these pages.

Thanks!

Testimonial: Jeff V

Posted by jmall on Oct 5, 2011 in Testimonials | 0 comments

After over thirty years as an overweight couch potato workaholic with a high stress job — big surprise, at 53 years old I weighed nearly 300 pounds, had a heart attack and quadruple bypass surgery. Fresh out of cardiac rehab, I got permission from my physician to start working with a personal trainer and fitness coach. I picked Coach Jackie Mall because of her reputation for deep knowledge and her personal experience with training a wide range of ages and abilities. And because she lives what she teaches; she’s a Ironman and tough as nails. A year later I am more enthusiastic than ever. The results are a great incentive — I’ve dropped 80 pounds and enjoy being in the best physical condition of my adult life. I bicycle often, working my way up to several “century” rides this season. I’ve learned to swim. I’m starting to jog again. I strength train with Jackie once a week. Jackie tracks all the numbers, so I know that I’ve come a long way. And that’s great. But what really keeps me going is how much I genuinely enjoy the process. Jackie has terrific people skills; she uses her focus, insight and humor to read me like a book and get the utmost out of me every single time. Working under Jackie’s direction continues to be a great investment and a very effective pleasure.

One of the unexpected benefits of working with Coach Jackie is being exposed to her advanced athletes – triathletes, marathoners, swimmers, weight lifters. The camaraderie of her extended team is powerful boost that I’ve witnessed and experienced time and again.

Testimonial: Mark F

Posted by jmall on Oct 5, 2011 in Testimonials | 0 comments

Having been “self-coached” for my 3 years as a triathlete, I decided that 2011 would be the year that I followed expert advice and hired a coach. Jackie has a style of coaching that suits me perfectly. She is very positive but is able to give that subtle kick in the a** when I’m not necessarily feeling that “up”. I definitely had my best season so far and am looking forward to next season already. My “A” race this year was a HIM; I had done one 2 years previous and did finish but did not feel like I had done as well as I could have. In addition, my recovery was horrible and almost caused me to not want to do another long distance tri. This most recent experience was very different, in a good way. In my weekly workout schedule, Jackie scheduled more recovery time than I would have let myself schedule. Prior to my race, I felt very ready, and my recovery was great! Coach Mall takes into account the whole athlete; fitness, nutrition, mental focus.