Servant Leader- Coach Barbosa

Sounds like an oxymoron, but being a servant leader is all about meeting the needs of those you lead first, then accomplishing what you're supposed to accomplish. People before tasks!

Today was a track workout day with Coach.

Can I just say OUCH! I'm seriously sore, tired, have shin splints, and blisters on both feet!

I have drained this one over and over and run and run and still comes back. Sounds like I need new shoes. I have another blister but it's not nearly as painful or big.

Servant leadership came to mind because I was working out with coach this morning at 6am. When it dawned on me.... WHY IN THE WORLD WOULD ANYONE BE UP AT 6am  WITH ME AT THE TRACK!!!!?????

This guy seriously just wants to see me succeed! I am not paying him, no one is. He is truly just volunteering his time to train me and get me in shape to fullfill MY goal!

Mind Blown!

 

I think a lot of times we go throught life doing stuff for us, not thinking much about who we can help or lead or anything. But I am glad coach decided to think outside his obligations and is investing his coaching experience in me.  I am blessed.

 

I was struggling today because of shin splints and blisters, but coach still pushed me to finish strong... and I did! Best lap was the last one! ^_^ It's great to have someone encouraging you.

Also during my workout I noticed I can do more, easier, better. My squats dont hurt so much, the pushups are no big deal anymore, etc. I am getting stronger, and I feel it.

I even lost weight working out with him! I've lost a total of about 12 pounds since I started working out with coach.

There is so many things I am thankful for, and this is one of the many .

For never giving up on me, for waking up early on days you don't have to, for customizing my workouts around my life, for showing up and pushing me to finish strong, for believing in me, and for being a servant leader, a great example of Jesus Christ!

 

Thank you Coach!