The Latest and Greatest from the World of C-Lark

It's been a little bit since I've been here with info for y'all, so it's time to break that streak and update you on some fun, and well - real world - things that have been going on!

2020 was a gamechanger for a lot of us in many ways. For me, it put a major dent in my plans of coaching in several aspects. It was frustrating, but the health and well-being of me and my family is top priority and I'm lucky to say we've not had to deal with many illnesses, COVID, or said too many goodbyes because of COVID. In November, my wife's grandmother died due to COVID and in December my cousin died due to COVID - we are very luckily we didn't suffer more loss as so many across our country and the world lost so many loved ones. We also not only managed to not get COVID, but thanks to strenuous practices, had very few scares, and were fully vaccinated by the end of April.

Some positive highlights also included our relationship growing stronger than ever! We also welcomed, Mando, a brown Boston-Terrier puppy into our lives in late October! He's a handful and can keep up with my running, but we're so grateful to have him in our lives. While we can get a little overwhelmed with his excitement and energy, he's also a great adventure partner! We take him hiking with us and have commandeered a bike trailer, so he can join in on those excursions as well. I'm looking forward to seeing how he does in the water. Think he'll be the worlds first Tri-athapup?!

Last spring and summer, coaching took a hard hit even with people being outside and active - record job losses didn't help us there. I was also a swim coach at a local swim program, which took all the precautions necessary to keep operational, but this summer we were up and running sooner and with more clients than last year. Each week is an adventure and I'm enjoying being in the water everyday, while helping others learn to swim and enjoy the water too! If you're in the Tallahassee area and in need of swim lessons for you (I've had adult swimmers almost every week this summer!) or your kiddos, shoot me a message on my main page or check out our info here.

I'm also happy (and a little behind schedule 😅) in announcing that I'm a 2021 brand ambassador for Wattie Ink - ROCK THE W!!! - as well as an amBADASSador for PickyBars!! With Nora's busy work schedule and grad classes this spring (oh yeah - she added that to the mix this fall!), we've gotten behind in writing our blogs and keeping up my socials with the latest and greatest, but our gears have been turning and we've been working on some plans - hence the post!

So here's what I got coming down the pipeline for y'all:

• More social content around fitness and nutrition - both for everyday athletes and T1D's.

• Monthly newsletters with the latest on my blogs, social content, info on Wattie Ink and Picky Bars, and more!

• Re-Vamp of my virtual coaching opportunities - interested in coaching plans? Shoot me a message on my main page. I'll be sharing more about my training as well!

• Re-Vamp of CCG Non-Profit.

• Motivational Speaking and Engagement opportunities for coaching and T1D Advocacy.

In a year where so many took many different paths, I am grateful for your patience and continued support. I'm looking forward to re-connecting with everyone!

Cheers,

-CLC-