Find out more about our Can Too Run Coach, Sally Lynch:
My Coaching qualifications:
Personal Trainer Certs IIV and IV, ANSW level 2 coach, Pose Method running coach level 2,
My Day job:
Part Time running coach, Part Time working for a minimal shoe brand called XERO Shoes.
Where I live:
Paddington
Where I grew up:
West Wyalong till 7, Wagga Wagga till 17, Sydney ever since.
Age:
51
Why running?
Running really is something I have always done and always enjoyed. I can’t imagine ‘not’ running.
I started little Athletics at 5 years old and never really stopped. Growing up in the country that many years ago there wasn’t much else to do.
I don’t compete much anymore. I run purely for enjoyment and that feeling of been fit.
Why Can Too?
I love how Can Too not only raises money and awareness for cancer research through our participants but also decrease the risk of our runners getting lifestyle related cancers through exercise/running.
Favourite Can Too moment?
Definitely the Berlin Marathon. Running with the team I helped coach from the East and North pods and crossing the finish line with a participant that has completed 4 programs under my coaching.
What’s the most rewarding part of coaching?
Seeing people achieve what they never thought possible.
Motivational quote:
“If you really want to do something, you'll find a way. If you don't, you'll find an excuse.”
I’m listening to:
My music taste is varied. At the moment I’m listening to anything from Fleetwood Mac to top 40.
Favourite book:
I don’t actually have a favourite. I do prefer biography/bibliography’s over fiction though. The last book I listened to was Can Too ambassador, Heather Hawkins, book Adventurous Spirit and I really enjoyed it.
Favourite film:
My favourite movie of all time is Back To The Future 1. I also love 2 and 3 but 1 is by far the best movie I’ve ever seen (at least 20 times)
What I eat pre-race: For shorter races (under 21 km) I have a double espresso and 500 ml of water with hydralite.
For longers runs I have a CLIF Bar and ½ a banana. As well as the double espresso.
Go to meal post-race:
Poached eggs on toast. And another coffee.
My perfect weekend:
Starting with a run Saturday morning followed by coffee with friends and a walk with my 3 year old toy poodle Ted. My perfect Sunday is much the same.
A Talent I wish I had:
I wish I could sing better. Apparently I’m really bad at it!
An interesting fact about me:
I'm a mad collector. Amongst the many things I collect are antique toys, dolls and teddy bears.
Can Too's Blackmores Half Marathon and 10km run programs are now open. Find out more and register here: www.cantoo.org.au/blackmores
