This little fireball here.
My Claire
Determination. Dedication. Heart.
Drive. Independence. Spirit.
Some of the many qualities of this young lady.
Claire came to me with much hesitation and doubt. Doubts of me as well as doubts of herself. She was #1 so how do you get better? I had to gain her trust and we had to grow together. Making workouts fun, challenging and fast pace keeps her on her toes.
Cross training is important in every sport. For running, agility, stamina, mobility, strength and recovery are key to a great athlete and a solid race. Claire doesn’t hold anything back.
We have an incredible relationship. This young lady holds a very special place in my heart. She has more potential to come and she will excel at each of her goals. She will continue to be headlines in your local paper. She will be the one that parents discuss stats on. She will be the one smiling with her game face ready to toe the line.
Don’t ever underestimate her.
Claire Vaughn… STRONG.
My name is Claire Vaughn and I’m a freshman at Holy Savior Menard. Since 7th grade I’ve been a member of the varsity cross country and track team. I’ve been named Cenla Runner of the Year for three years and have won numerous district, regional, and state races through cross country and track. Running is my passion and my dream is to run on a collegiate level.
In 2014 I met Miss Mitzi at my mother’s insistence. I knew I needed cross training to help me become a better runner but not knowing her made me extremely apprehensive. Needless to say, my attitude was less than stellar but basically my mom made me try. Our deal was if I was miserable after a few sessions we could move on to plan B. Well, it’s almost three years later and I still train with her twice a week. Miss Mitzi taught school for years before becoming a personal trainer and I think her background with kids has helped her coach me. She not only focuses on the physical aspect of training but also the mental. From the physical aspect, cross training improves my strength and coordination which helps me with speed but also helps in the prevention of injury. She is a huge advocator of healthy eating and has stressed the importance of nutrition and diet. Mentally, she encourages me, listens to me, and helps me be the best I can be not only as a runner but as a competitor and person. I am so thankful to have her guide, encourage and train me. Without her, I would not be the runner I am nor would I have accomplished the goals I set for myself.
