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I’m ACE Certified

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24 Mar

I’m officially an ACE certified Personal Trainer!ace logo

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. IMG_0620 (1024x768)

And I passed Smile 

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.

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Turkey sandwich, carrots and the last of my mustard pretzels.

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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!

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  1. toni says

    2011-03-27 at 4:57 am

    who gives a fuck

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    • runeatrepeat says

      2011-03-29 at 9:54 pm

      I do 🙂

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  2. Amber K says

    2011-03-26 at 5:08 pm

    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.

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  3. Nicole says

    2011-03-25 at 8:51 pm

    CONGRATULATIONS!! You deserve some victory chickpeas!!

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  4. [email protected] says

    2011-03-25 at 4:52 pm

    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!

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  5. Cyndi @ Weightless Life says

    2011-03-25 at 2:00 pm

    Holy crap! Congratulations!

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  6. natalie (the sweets life) says

    2011-03-25 at 1:50 pm

    i probably wouldn’t have told people beforehand either. YAY congrats though! super pumped for you!

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  7. julie says

    2011-03-25 at 1:37 pm

    congrats!!!! now all you need to do is move to boston and become my personal trainer.

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  8. Kate (What Kate is Cooking) says

    2011-03-25 at 4:58 am

    Congratulations both on passing and not peeing for 3 hours 🙂

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  9. Tay says

    2011-03-25 at 4:22 am

    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.

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  10. sarah (sarah learns) says

    2011-03-25 at 4:21 am

    congrats on your certification! 🙂 i could never have kept a secret like that – i’m an open book….

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  11. skinnyrunner says

    2011-03-25 at 3:36 am

    congrats on passing!

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  12. Emma (Namaste Everyday) says

    2011-03-25 at 3:12 am

    CONGRATS!!!! you deserve to treat yourself to something!

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  13. Jamie@everydaydolce says

    2011-03-25 at 2:22 am

    Congrats! You must feel so proud, that’s a great accomplishment. 🙂

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  14. Jenny @ Love Eat Run says

    2011-03-25 at 2:08 am

    Ahhh!! Congrats!! That’s so exciting 🙂

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  15. Clare @ Fitting It All In says

    2011-03-25 at 1:49 am

    Congratulations! Train me!

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  16. Lived in Wien! says

    2011-03-25 at 1:42 am

    Are you going to go for NASM next?

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  17. Stephanie @ The Cookie Battle says

    2011-03-25 at 1:29 am

    Congratulations! That’s such exciting news!

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  18. Ida says

    2011-03-25 at 1:16 am

    Congrats! I’ve heard that test is a beast.

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  19. Christine @ Merf In Progress says

    2011-03-25 at 1:10 am

    That’s fantastic news, congratulations!

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  20. cathyk says

    2011-03-25 at 1:09 am

    congratulations, monica! can’t wait to hear more about that THREE HOUR process! intense!!
    hope you’re out celebrating! have a great evening!

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  21. Julie @ Lettuce Choose Healthy says

    2011-03-25 at 12:53 am

    congrats monica! Thats so awesome! I can’t wait to hear about what program you used.. I’ve been thinking about becoming ACE certified.

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  22. katie says

    2011-03-25 at 12:53 am

    CONGRATS!!!!! So exciting!!!!

    and glad you made it through, having to pee is the worst feeling ever when you have to hold it!

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  23. Jess@atasteofconfidence says

    2011-03-25 at 12:46 am

    congrats!

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  24. ashleigh says

    2011-03-25 at 12:39 am

    Congrats!!

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  25. chandra says

    2011-03-25 at 12:30 am

    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! 😀

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  26. janae @hungryrunnergirl.com says

    2011-03-25 at 12:20 am

    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:)

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  27. Karyn says

    2011-03-25 at 12:05 am

    CONGRATS!

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  28. Bobbi McCormick says

    2011-03-25 at 12:03 am

    SO PROUD OF YOU!!!!!

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  29. Lauren says

    2011-03-25 at 12:02 am

    CONGRATS!!!!! This is so exciting. 🙂

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  30. Christine says

    2011-03-24 at 11:32 pm

    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!

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  31. Flo (Coconut Chronicles) says

    2011-03-24 at 11:13 pm

    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.

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  32. Elliott says

    2011-03-24 at 11:06 pm

    Congrats! That’s so awesome. Get ready for even more fitness questions! 🙂

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  33. Kate says

    2011-03-24 at 10:50 pm

    Congrats, Monica!

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  34. Lindsay says

    2011-03-24 at 10:47 pm

    Congratulations!!! That test is NOT easy!

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  35. Katie @ Up Fit Creek says

    2011-03-24 at 10:12 pm

    Congratulations! So exciting!

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  36. Melissa @ Chocolate & Kisses says

    2011-03-24 at 9:47 pm

    Congratulations! Glad you are through with that and you can now do what you want!!! Go YOU!

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  37. hippierunner says

    2011-03-24 at 9:32 pm

    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! 🙂

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  38. Rose says

    2011-03-24 at 9:14 pm

    Congrats!!!!

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  39. Chase says

    2011-03-24 at 9:10 pm

    Congratulations! That’s a tough test!

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  40. Maren says

    2011-03-24 at 9:05 pm

    CONGRATS!!!!!!!!

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  41. Emily G says

    2011-03-24 at 9:02 pm

    Hooray for you!

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  42. alison says

    2011-03-24 at 9:02 pm

    Congratulations!

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  43. Lauren @ Team Giles says

    2011-03-24 at 8:47 pm

    Congratulations Monica!! So proud of you!! How long have you been studying for it? I’m looking into getting mine as well.

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  44. Theodora says

    2011-03-24 at 8:43 pm

    CONGRATS!

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  45. Jennifer says

    2011-03-24 at 8:42 pm

    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!

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  46. Jess (Daly Authenticity) says

    2011-03-24 at 8:40 pm

    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!

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  47. Gavi @ Gavi Gets Going! says

    2011-03-24 at 8:40 pm

    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! 🙂

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  48. Holly says

    2011-03-24 at 8:39 pm

    Congratulations on your accomplishment!!

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  49. Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers says

    2011-03-24 at 8:39 pm

    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.

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  50. Jessica says

    2011-03-24 at 8:37 pm

    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!!

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