Training by Taylor

To say this woman loves her family with every ounce of being she has would be a massive understatement.
you are the most incredible mother and straight up leader of this amazing family. These kids struck gold having a woman like you to show them what the strength, empathy, loyalty and solidity of a MOTHER in their corner can do to catapult their lives in every way.
Your unconditional love and support is unmatched and I have the joy of watching you grow to heights unforeseen each year with these babies.
We love you. Happy Mother’s Day.

The views today captured me a bit longer today.
As I bring this final day as owner of Tailored Strength to a close, I can’t stop to feel an immense mixture of feelings of pride, happiness, hope and surely some sadness.
Small businesses require the heart and soul of those in it to survive. I can fully attest to this, and have in full confidence given it my absolute all for these last 8 incredible years. From the times of running back and forth between clients in 3 different gyms to paint and prepare this space with my rock of a partner and love of my life in the first days, to the group outings, incredible parties and support for every member in and out of the gym. These walls could share stories for years to come. There is truly something special here.
This place has survived the pandemic, shaky lease/building situations, the birth of both of our amazing children and the life somersaults they brought us and an ever changing and one of a kind neighborhood of just to mention some of it.
The relationships built; the businesses born, careers supported and grown, community served and of course the PRs and goals achieved have been paramount and will never be forgotten.
As the torch is passed on to a very capable, confident and driven coach I have no doubt that this little place will continue to be the giant it has become in spreading health and fitness to this community. I can’t wait to see the new heights yet to be traversed under his lead.
Lastly, I have the most gratitude I have maybe ever felt. This Tailored Strength community are my friends, my joint ventures, travel companions, my tribe, my people. It has been an absolute honor to get to meet and serve you all these years. Thank you.
Thank you Chicago, thank you Wicker Park,thank you to the best coaches in this city I get to share the floor with everyday and each and every person that has made this magical place possible. With all the love in my heart. Thank you.
Forever Tailored Strength. 👊♥️

- Ryan