I’m officially an ACE certified Personal Trainer!
My “long appointment” this morning was actually my test. I don’t like to talk about specific things before I do them because I’m very superstitious. So now I can come clean – this morning I wen to take the ACE Personal Training exam.
And I passed
The biggest miracle of the whole thing was that I didn’t pee for 3 hours. Told you it was a long appointment! I should have worn Depends. Maybe.
As soon as I was done I rushed home for lunch! I don’t know if it was nerves or what, but I just wanted food. I always feel like when I’m coming down from an adrenaline rush I want food.
Turkey sandwich, carrots and the last of my mustard pretzels.
I know some of you have a lot of questions about the program I used. I will do a post on the ACE Personal Training exam soon!
toni says
who gives a fuck
runeatrepeat says
I do 🙂
Amber K says
Congratulations! That’s awesome. Although when you mentioned not peeing for three hours I immediately had to run to the bathroom. Nothing makes me have to pee more than knowing I can’t.
Nicole says
CONGRATULATIONS!! You deserve some victory chickpeas!!
[email protected] says
congrats! how exciting! ive been debating between being a trainer or physical therapy assistant….can’t decide! you’ll have to update us on how things go!
Cyndi @ Weightless Life says
Holy crap! Congratulations!
natalie (the sweets life) says
i probably wouldn’t have told people beforehand either. YAY congrats though! super pumped for you!
julie says
congrats!!!! now all you need to do is move to boston and become my personal trainer.
Kate (What Kate is Cooking) says
Congratulations both on passing and not peeing for 3 hours 🙂
Tay says
CONGRATS!! That’s so cool 🙂
I’m the same after an adrenaline rush. I think my body feels slightly shaky/weak from the rush. Just like how it feels when I get low blood sugar. Therefore, I feel like I’m hungry.
sarah (sarah learns) says
congrats on your certification! 🙂 i could never have kept a secret like that – i’m an open book….
skinnyrunner says
congrats on passing!
Emma (Namaste Everyday) says
CONGRATS!!!! you deserve to treat yourself to something!
Jamie@everydaydolce says
Congrats! You must feel so proud, that’s a great accomplishment. 🙂
Jenny @ Love Eat Run says
Ahhh!! Congrats!! That’s so exciting 🙂
Clare @ Fitting It All In says
Congratulations! Train me!
Lived in Wien! says
Are you going to go for NASM next?
Stephanie @ The Cookie Battle says
Congratulations! That’s such exciting news!
Ida says
Congrats! I’ve heard that test is a beast.
Christine @ Merf In Progress says
That’s fantastic news, congratulations!
cathyk says
congratulations, monica! can’t wait to hear more about that THREE HOUR process! intense!!
hope you’re out celebrating! have a great evening!
Julie @ Lettuce Choose Healthy says
congrats monica! Thats so awesome! I can’t wait to hear about what program you used.. I’ve been thinking about becoming ACE certified.
katie says
CONGRATS!!!!! So exciting!!!!
and glad you made it through, having to pee is the worst feeling ever when you have to hold it!
Jess@atasteofconfidence says
congrats!
ashleigh says
Congrats!!
chandra says
Dear personal trainer,
I didn’t cough at all during my run! But now that I’m home I can’t stop. Boo.
Love, Me
PS: I am SO proud of you and happy for you! Congrats! 😀
janae @hungryrunnergirl.com says
AHHHHHH THIS IS THE BEST THING EVER!! Congrats girl you are fabulous!!! I can’t wait to hear more! 3 hours without peeing….I don’t think I have gone that long in a long time:)
Karyn says
CONGRATS!
Bobbi McCormick says
SO PROUD OF YOU!!!!!
Lauren says
CONGRATS!!!!! This is so exciting. 🙂
Christine says
Congrats! I am like that too- I’ve had to take a few tests the past few years to add on to my teaching credential and I don’t make it general knowledge until I pass. I guess my issue is more pride than superstition 🙂 I can’t wait to see your follow up posts!
Flo (Coconut Chronicles) says
Congratulations! I qualified as a personal trainer in October 2009 (gosh… SO long ago!) but I haven’t been doing much with it recently. I’m hoping to get some more clients going.
Elliott says
Congrats! That’s so awesome. Get ready for even more fitness questions! 🙂
Kate says
Congrats, Monica!
Lindsay says
Congratulations!!! That test is NOT easy!
Katie @ Up Fit Creek says
Congratulations! So exciting!
Melissa @ Chocolate & Kisses says
Congratulations! Glad you are through with that and you can now do what you want!!! Go YOU!
hippierunner says
Congrats!!! Can’t wait to hear more. Maybe you could fit a lot in one post? Like a timeline of date you got materials and how long til you took test? Thanks! 🙂
Rose says
Congrats!!!!
Chase says
Congratulations! That’s a tough test!
Maren says
CONGRATS!!!!!!!!
Emily G says
Hooray for you!
alison says
Congratulations!
Lauren @ Team Giles says
Congratulations Monica!! So proud of you!! How long have you been studying for it? I’m looking into getting mine as well.
Theodora says
CONGRATS!
Jennifer says
Congratulations!!! What a great accomplishment! I admire how you always seem to make up your mind to do something and then you go for it. Congrats again!
Jess (Daly Authenticity) says
Awe! Monica, congrats! What a great accomplishment! If I lived in Cali, I would so hire you! I love you in all of your “Ask a Monican”s! You have such drive and determination!
Gavi @ Gavi Gets Going! says
Congratulations, Monica–that’s so awesome! And HUGE congrats for not peeing for three hours. That, too, is a major accomplishment for us of the small-bladdered clan. Congratulations! 🙂
Holly says
Congratulations on your accomplishment!!
Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers says
congrats monica! that’s a wonderful achievement. very, very cool! looking forward to your upcoming post. i would LOVE to learn more about your thoughts on ACE.
Jessica says
Congratulations! I took my exam in May of 2010 and passed. It is a great feeling! Welcome to the “club” 🙂 What are your plans now? Are you going to do ‘personal’ personal training or do you want to get some experience in a gym/business setting first?
Good luck!!