“When I turned 50 I decided to change my life. After years of standing on the sidelines I joined a very competitive dragon boat team with regular testing that included weight lifting. Mark had been a key part of my journey for 8 years and has helped prepare me, mentally and physically, to meet the challenge. He taught me to train smarter not harder, pushed me when I thought I couldn’t do it, and believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself. I have dropped 2 dress sizes, lost 20 lbs, and made it through the selection process to paddle for Team Canada in the 50+ women’s boat at the World Dragon Boat Racing Championships in Germany this past July. I’ve never felt stronger or more confident. I cannot recommend Mark enough - I’m a ‘lifer’!”