“When I first started running longer distance races my goal, like most everyone, was just to cross the finish line. For years, just finishing the race was enough to keep me training going and running. As my goals progressed to becoming speedier, I tried shaking things up by following different online training programs, altering my diet, and cross with cycling. I was only met with disappointment from the lack of much improvement. When I heard that a triathlete was joining the Mode staff I was curious to see if I would improve with a real trainer. It turned out to be a great decision because your ability to keep each training session interesting, tossing out the stuff that didn’t suit me, and your positive encouragement made for a great experience. It has led to more motivated workouts, more well rounded training weeks and the confidence in my own ability to push it a little harder. With your help I’ve knocked 20 minutes off my half marathon distance time and am hoping to be even speedier this spring. Maybe one day I’ll even qualify for Boston. With your help of course! Thank you!”
— Jeffrey Watanabe
“Ben was an excellent coach. He emailed me a training plan at the start of each week, and followed up with me to see how it was going and offer modifications as needed. He was extremely supportive and encouraging, willing to work with me within the limitations of my job, travel, and otherwise life. Ben gave me lots of tips on nutrition and fuelling during my long runs that were invaluable. Training was fun and flexible under his guidance. I would strongly recommend Ben as a coach to anyone wishing to compete in or just complete a marathon or race of any distance. First-time marathoner.”
— Patti Carroll
“Ben has been my personal trainer for a year and a half now following a major lapse in my fitness regimen. The results I have achieved to date (Portland 1/2 marathon finisher, revitalized interest in healthy diet & general increase in strength and flexibility) are largely due to Ben’s perfect combination of diverse training methods, individualized exercise programs & challenging yet achievable goal setting. Ben encourages me (“You can do this!”) and can get tough to motivate me (“Hey, don’t stop now! Stay focused…”) when I need it. His professionalism, extensive knowledge and enthusiastic commitment to his work and ultimately his clients, provides the perfect scenario for success and sets foundations for a new, healthier lifestyle.”
— Amy Secor
“I train with Ben once a week and I have to say, he is great. Amazing workout, varied each session with new excercises. He is extremely motivating and fun. That he is also vegan is just a straight bonus.”
— Derrick Hachey
“We have been working with Ben for a couple months now. We are all-in – we started with the smoothie reset, see him at our house twice each week for 45-minute workouts, and purchase vegan meals from him each time he visits. The smoothie reset was great – we each lost a little weight and cleaned out our system for the diet that would follow. Since then, we’ve each lost over ten pounds with help from the workouts and healthy eating. Ben’s workouts are challenging, interesting, and never the same. And the food is not only healthy, it takes great. Two happy clients.”
— Leonard & Kristine Feldman
“Ben has been training my 18 year son and I’m quite impressed with his ability to motivate, his rapport, and his understanding of physiology, diet, and exercise. I would recommend Ben to anyone who wants to get in shape or take their training to the next level.”
— Geoff Levine
“Ben trained me for over 6 months. I had a great time working out with him – all the workouts were creative, challenging and fun. I got stronger and lost weight. He was an inspiring trainer and I would work with him again in a heartbeat.”
— Jana Harper
“Ben Greene not only helped improve our son’s fitness and health but built confidence, motivated him to reduce screen time and make healthier nutritional choices. As parents, Ben was what we needed to keep our fast growing teenager on track! Thanks Ben.”
— Helen Sullivan
“Ben has been training my husband and I in our home for about 4 months, 3 to 4 times a week. He is a great motivator and we’ve significantly increased our overall fitness and strengthened our cores. I started out only able to do 7 push-ups and can now do more than 30 – real military push-ups! Ben is helping us change our bad habits. His encouragement is motivating us to make better choices with our nutrition. Ben is easy to talk to and makes exercising as fun as possible by using a variety of exercises so we don’t get bored. I highly recommend Ben as a personal trainer if you are ready to make a change and need support to accomplish your goals.”
— Chrystal Stewart
“Ben makes me vegan lunches and delivers them several times a week. This is a very easy, sustainable way to move toward the less meat in my diet, something that I’ve been trying to do on my own for years but with less success than I’d hoped on my own. Good soups, salads, and sandwiches, but, honestly, cow’s milk-intolerant me is loving the desserts the most, because most desserts elsewhere I cannot eat. Such a treat!”
— Lori Kane
Personal Trainers, Seattle, WA
