“It’s Time for a Change. I’m Retiring!” by Coach Michelle

By 22 commentsCoach Michelle

But at the laste, as every thing hath ende,

She took hir leve, and nedes wolde wende.

(Geoffrey Chaucer, Troilus and Criseyde)

Chaucer pretty much summed it up when he wrote the above lines – all good things eventually come to an end.  And so it is with Performance High.  After 24 amazing, wonderful & challenging years, I’m closing down this little business of mine.  It’s time to move on, time to shift gears, time to focus on different things…it’s time for a change!

Thankfully, I still love what I do.  I love all my clients.  I love the work.  I love this newsletter!  But I’ve always felt that it’s better to proactively decide to leave something rather than be forced into the decision because of frustration, irritation and/or necessity.

What comes next?  I don’t know exactly!  But I do have a list of things that I am so looking forward to spending more time on:

  • Travel
  • My piano
  • Volunteering
  • Friends
  • Sleeping past 3:45AM & staying up past 7:30PM
  • Getting a music degree
  • Learning French
  • Training myself for a 70.3
  • Swimming in a group
  • Bigger backpacking trips
  • Redoing my backyard
  • Reading, reading, reading
  • Doing a regular yoga / meditation practice
  • More in-depth cooking

As a business owner, one of my KEY priorities has been to develop close relationships with my clients past & present.  Relationships are what makes this world a better place.  And so, over the next 4 weeks (Apr 30 is my last day), I will highlight small business owners who I know will take great care of all y’all.  Be it swimming, coaching, equipment, nutrition, rehab…I have someone for you!  Stay tuned for more info!

Finally, I want to say thank YOU!  Thank you for your support over these 24 years.  Everything I’ve accomplished can be directly attributed to you!  Y’all mean the world to me!

Peace,

Coach Michelle

22 comments on ““It’s Time for a Change. I’m Retiring!” by Coach Michelle”

  1. Kay Reply

    Michelle,
    I have loved retirement and am never bored. You have done a marvelous job and been a great coach for many of us. We wish you nothing but the best as you turn this page.
    Brian and Kay Grant

    • Coach Michelle - Performance High Reply

      Thank you both for your kind thoughts! 🙂 I am very excited for this next chapter…though closing this one has been quite emotional. And everyone I’ve talked to about retirement says the same – they never want to go back! Onward!!

    • Aubrey Reply

      I LOVE this for you and will SO miss your coaching, skills, encouragement, sense of humor, and technique. And SOOOOOOO much more. WIll be fun to hike and hang out beyond the pool and swim with you too. Love new chapters!

      • Coach Michelle - Performance High Reply

        I can’t wait to do all kinds of fun stuff w/ you!!! It’ll be GREAT!!

  2. Kim Philipps Reply

    Congratulations Coach Michelle. I wish you the best!! Looks like you will continue to have a purpose and stay busy! Take care. Kim

    • Coach Michelle - Performance High Reply

      Thank YOU, Kim! I appreciate your kind thoughts. Hope you are well!

    • Coach Michelle - Performance High Reply

      You are most welcome, Marc! I appreciate your kind thoughts. Best to you!!

  4. Austin Z. Reply

    Michelle,
    Your impact on triathlon, swimming, and endurance athletics in Boise is unmatched. Congrats on an incredible career doing something you love, and inspiring, challenging, and motivating so many. It would be hard to measure the true impact you have really had, and the lives that are forever changed or for the better because of your heart, passion, and dedication to those you served.
    Onward and Upward! Can’t wait to see you enjoying retirement !
    — your Friend, Austin

    • Coach Michelle - Performance High Reply

      Austin – Oh my….. Thank YOU for your kind & thoughtful words!! I have enjoyed every minute of it & have been blessed to work with amazing people like YOU! You have taught me so much through the years!!

  5. Mark Werthmann Reply

    “Learning French”!?!? Très bien ! Two sources come to mind: 1. After you reach 65, you can audit classes at Boise State for really cheap. Before then, you gotta pay just like the 18 year olds. Disclaimer: Policies change on occasion so keep in touch with the appropriate department. Advice: As long as you gotta pay for it, don’t audit, get credit. Credits have a way of adding up. 2. Contact the local Alliance Française which welcomes everyone interested in French culture or language. http://www.afboise.org.

  6. Brian Weiderman Reply

    What great news, Michelle! It’s been so fun to work with you and your athletes over the past 15(!) years. I look forward to hearing more about your adventures in retirement!

    • Coach Michelle - Performance High Reply

      Thank YOU, Brian!! I too have so enjoyed working w/ you. Has it really been 15 yrs?? Crazy!! 🙂

  7. Kim S-L Reply

    It has been an honor working with you the last 5 years and I am excited for your new adventures. And a little envious.

    • Coach Michelle - Performance High Reply

      Thank YOU, Kim! You have been SO helpful to me & my little biz over the years! I am so blessed that we connected. I can’t say enough good things about your advice & support!! 🙂

  8. David Ripley Reply

    Thank you Michelle for being a wonderful and inspiring virtual coach. Though we have spent only a very short time together in the pool I have always felt your presence during my swimming, biking and running. I will miss your daily guidance but i am thankful that you have given me a solid base from which to continue training. I wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
    David Ripley

    • Coach Michelle - Performance High Reply

      Awwwwww…thank YOU, David!! I too have thoroughly enjoyed working w/ you over the years! Your energy, enthusiasm & commitment to fitness are all qualities that inspire me!! Be well, my friend!!

  9. Rhonda G Anderson Reply

    Michelle,
    I am so excited for you. I have loved retirement and I know you will keep yourself very busy and clearly have great goals and aspirations for the future. I love that you want to learn French, though I am clearly biased, and getting a degree in music would definitely be challenging and rewarding. Travel is always an exciting way to spend time and your backpacking and gardening adventures will be fun. I truly value the training sessions I experienced with you and give you credit for improving my overall techniques. Without your encouragement and support I would have never attempted triathlons or marathons. I hope we run into each other in the future and that you will continue to post your adventures online.
    All the best,
    Rhonda Anderson

    • Coach Michelle - Performance High Reply

      Thank YOU for your kind thoughts, Rhonda!! I am so glad that we were able to work together over the years. I hope to see you out & about in the near future!!

  10. Danielle Weber Reply

    Michelle–so excited for you and the new things that are coming your way. I want to thank for all that you taught me about swimming and about being curious and open in life. Will miss your newsletters with great articles and recipies–I wish you all the best.

    • Coach Michelle - Performance High Reply

      Thank YOU, Danielle!! I am so glad we got to work together. I too wish you & Greg all the best!! Hope to see you around town!!

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