The reason I started at NWPT was to get in shape for the London Marathon that I signed up for in April 2025. Even though this is my sixth marathon it feels like my first race. The last marathon that I did was back in 2019 and training for this London marathon felt daunting and overwhelming. I approached my good friend Leah Minick who is a trainer at NWPT to see if she had any recommendations for a trainer. She highly recommended Jess Green because of her experience doing Iron Man events and also marathons. When I met Jess for my training consultation I knew immediately that she would be the right trainer to get me into marathon shape for the race. I’ve been working out with Jess since September 2024 and have seen dramatic results and improvements in my strength ability but also my balance and endurance. Running 16 miles up Terwilliger toward Lake Oswego is no longer daunting like it was in the past. Jess is always positive and keeps me motivated to work harder to reach my goals. I’m grateful to have found a great trainer and a great gym that welcomes its members with a positive attitude every time you walk through the front door.