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Higher Purpose Coaching exists to remind you that the strongest version of yourself is built from the inside out.

Through fitness, nutrition, and adventure, HPC will help you finish what you start, pursue growth, and live with purpose.

03/10/2026

104 days until the first of two Summit Groups head out to CO, but who’s counting? 🤣

There’s a common misconception about people who climb mountains. From the outside, it can look reckless. Like it’s about chasing adrenaline or doing something extreme just to say you did it.

But in my own experience, that’s rarely the reason people go to the mountains.

Hiking and being in the mountains have made me more thoughtful, patient, and methodical (although I have so much more to learn). The mountains demand that. They require preparation, humility, and the ability to slow down and take one step at a time. On a 14er there’s no noise, no distractions, no shortcuts. Just effort, breath, weather, terrain, and the next step in front of you.

And somewhere along the way, something shifts.

By the end of this project, the 23 individuals will be able to have an answer to: "Who am I when things get tough?" And my favorite, “What else can I accomplish now moving forward?”

Higher Purpose Coaching continues to keep growing into one of the most beautiful communities around. Filled with people who want to do more, and make life spectacularly memorable. All because they prioritized their health. And surrounded themself with others who want to do the same.

03/02/2026

🏔️ Summit Project Stay Update

We’re officially locked in for this year’s Summit Project — and here’s where our two crews will be calling home in Colorado:

• Group 1: Breckenridge, CO
• Group 2: Keystone, CO

Both groups will be staying together in mountain homes that will serve as our home base for early mornings, coffee, gear checks, recovery, post-hike laughs, and building real friendships while doing really hard things together.

Training is underway, plans are coming together, and it’s all starting to feel very real.

Colorado, we’re coming. 🏔️✨

02/24/2026

Imagine if you never stopped choosing momentum.

At 50, Dave Swanson made a decision to keep challenging himself and see where it could lead. He joined and trained for one of the most iconic and largest ski races, the BIRKIE.

That choice has carried him 27 years and counting. Dave still lines up for Kortelopet and Birkie ski races, still trains, still shows up, and still treats movement as part of everyday life.

Along the way, that commitment grew into something even bigger. His daughter and grandsons joined in, turning what began as a personal goal into a shared family experience—one built on effort, time together, and enjoying the process.

This fall into winter, during our Trek/Blitz series, Dave quietly set the tone with his teammate and daughter, Melissa. He blew all of us out of the water with his daily movement.

This is what long-term progress really looks like.
Simple choices, made often, that add up over time.

Imagine what’s possible when you keep choosing that.

Dave, thank you for being such a steady source of inspiration—for your family, this community, and everyone watching what consistency can become!

DECADES OF MOTION TURNS INTO GENERATIONS INSPIRED. 😁

02/21/2026

Lindbergh parking lot was packed this weekend—and yep, it was us!

Twenty HPC members and Summit Project crew filled the lot and hit the trail for our first hike together. We got some miles in, started talking gear, and took those first real steps toward what’s coming.

The vibes were great, the excitement is real, and this group is just getting warmed up. Only 4 months to go and we’re officially in it. Big things ahead. 🏔️

02/18/2026

The amount of people who have either found HPC through Google reviews or word of mouth is outstanding—so thank you to anyone who’s left one or spread the word.

This space has become a family, and that feeling is what draws people in and keeps them here. If you’ve ever felt supported, encouraged, or at home at HPC and feel like sharing that, it makes a big difference for those looking for a place like this!

QR Code for leaving a review found on the picture posted OR you can follow the link here to leave a google review:
https://g.page/r/CWqo6vbooXweEAE/review

I'm proud of this space and the people who are a part of this amazing community. Thank you to all of you who have made it into the space that it is!

Coach Holly Pelzer

02/09/2026

I shared this with my Summit Project crew, but it felt too good not to bring here too, just in a slightly different way!

Angela Duckworth, the one behind the quote in this post, literally studies grit for a living. She even wrote a whole book on what it really takes to accomplish meaningful, hard things. *Sign me up*

Her research points to four things that consistently build grit: interest, practice, purpose, and hope. So, here’s your Monday reminder. In anything you want to accomplish:

Interest. You have to care. Not every day will feel exciting, but there has to be something about it that pulls you forward. If it doesn’t matter to you, it won’t last when it gets inconvenient.

Practice. This is the unglamorous part. The steady effort. The reps that don’t look impressive. The habits that feel ordinary. Most people don’t quit because they’re incapable. They quit because they stop showing up consistently.

Purpose. At some point, you have to trust that what you’re doing right now counts. That the small, disciplined choices are building something bigger than today.

Hope. The belief that you can handle what’s ahead. Not perfectly. Not effortlessly. Just steadily.

"Endurance is common. Endurance is rare." - Angela Duckworth
"Don't just start. Stay too." - Holly Pelzer 😉

01/25/2026

🗻23 people. 5 months of Prep. 14,000ft Summit in Colorado air. 🗻

Starting tomorrow, a courageous group of people are taking on an amazing goal. One that will tap into both mental and physical strength, along with relying on their community to get them to the top. It's the recipe for success--planning, preparation, showing up, and the people you surround yourself with.

I wanted to take a moment to give a shoutout to all that said yes to the Summit Project 2026. Higher Purpose Coaching will be traveling back-to-back, with two separate groups this year. These moments have proven over and over again, that when we rise to the challenge, we come back positively different. New outlook, new energy, and new friends too.

Group 1: Julie Behrmann, Aarek Behrmann, Mel Odden, Chris Odden, Tami Wattnem, Mary Kay Pfannenstein, Jenny Giambruno, Nick Ziegelmann, BreAnn Miller, Lisa Bertram, Shane Ulven, Bev Supan

Group 2: Chad Leither, Hannah Leither, Matt Perry, Sam Novak, Steve Luitjens, Jenn Garding, Karmen O'Bando, Caroline Tykwinski, Kristina Tykwinski, Lisa Fiksen

Feel free to follow along with this incredible group and send some encouragement as they take this thing on. Here's to continuously cracking into our full potential, seeing beautiful places, and doing amazing things with our bodies because WE CAN.

Coach Holly Pelzer

01/10/2026

BIG NEWS - Yoga classes led by Lezlee Franke are coming to the HPC space at the end of January! 😆

This has been a great opportunity to help make this happen by opening the HPC space to yoga—supporting well-rounded movement, intentional recovery, and stronger results alongside strength training.

Before we dive in further, I want to be clear that this is open to all, including both HPC members and those from the surrounding community.

🧘 TRIAL CLASS DATES:
Wednesdays — January 21 & January 28
6:00–7:00 PM
Held in the HPC gym space - 49 3rd St NE, Waite Park, 56387

💵 CLASS FEE
$15 per class
Payment via Venmo or cash at class (no checks) payable to Lezlee.

📝 NO SIGN UP REQUIRED - But, a quick heads up on if you are planning to attend would be appreciated.😁
We do ask that you arrive about 10 minutes early to give yourself time to set up and settle into the space.

WHAT TO BRING:
Please bring a yoga mat. Blocks and a strap are optional if you have them, but not required—poses can be adapted without them.

ABOUT THE CLASS:
This is a slower-paced, intentional class designed for all experience levels. The focus will be on flexibility, mobility, balance, strength, and breath-led movement. You’ll spend time in each pose to tune into how your body feels, with variations offered to support different levels of experience. Come as you are and leave feeling refreshed, centered, and strong.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Lezlee brings over 20 years of yoga practice and teaches with a calm, supportive approach rooted in foundational alignment and breathwork. Her goal is to make yoga accessible and confidence-building for everyone. Outside of instructing, she loves connecting movement and nature through hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and paddleboarding—and I'm excited to have her bringing this energy into the HPC space.

If you’ve been curious about yoga, looking to improve mobility and balance, or simply wanting a slower, intentional way to move, this is a great opportunity to check it out.

If you have any questions, feel free to them in the comments below. Or, you can also email coachpelzer.holly@gmail.com

01/07/2026

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ATTENDED THE OPENING NIGHT FOR THE UPCOMING SUMMIT PROJECT!

Having 21 people sitting in a circle, openly talking about commitment, effort, and what it means to come together in pursuit of something meaningful, was powerful. That energy and shared intention is exactly what this experience is built on.

Our sights are set on a 14,000-foot mountain in Colorado, but the summit itself is only part of the journey. What matters most is the process—training with purpose, showing up consistently, and building a strong community along the way.

If this project is even slightly on your radar, I strongly encourage you reach out through email, so I can send you an application ASAP. Email: coachpelzer.holly@gmail.com

Applications close Friday, January 9th

Selections will be finalized by January 14th

The official process begins January 26th

Filling out an application does not obligate you—it simply opens the door for conversation and helps determine fit as we move forward intentionally.

Grateful for the people, the conversation, and what’s ahead!

01/04/2026

THE SUMMIT PROJECT — OPENING NIGHT

Join me for an in-depth look at The Summit Project, a guided training and adventure experience designed to prepare you—physically and mentally—to hike a Colorado 14er.

On January 6th at 5:45 PM at HPC Performance Center (Waite Park), we’ll walk through what the project truly entails: preparation expectations, what’s included, overall cost, and the level of commitment required to safely and successfully reach the summit.

This experience is about more than reaching the top. It’s about building discipline, resilience, and alignment that carries into everyday life.

Applications close January 9th.
Submitting an application does not require full commitment—it’s a way to express interest, share your “why,” and begin a conversation around fit and readiness.

📍Address: 49 3rd St NE, Watie Park, MN 56387
👥My doors are open for anyone to join in on this informative meeting--both members and nonmembers.

Can't make it? Reach out through email about further details and set up a phone call meeting instead: 📨coachpelzer.holly@gmail.com

01/02/2026

Ruck Trek Blitz was built on a simple idea:
get outside if you can and just move — consistently.

Three months. Three phases. One focus.

October – Ruck: 1 mile per day for 31 days

November – Trek: 200,000 steps over the month

December – Blitz: 12 outdoor workouts, 20 minutes each — no exceptions

Nothing extreme. Nothing flashy. Just attainable goals designed to be followed through on — even on cold mornings, dark evenings, and busy days.

And this group delivered.

Miles turned into more miles. Steps stacked faster than expected. Short outdoor workouts became something people actually looked forward to. Every goal was surpassed — not because they were easy, but because they were realistic and sustainable.

Over the last three months, this group chose movement on hard days, connection when it mattered, and follow-through even when motivation was low.

The takeaway is simple and powerful: when you step outside, keep promises to yourself, and do it alongside others, you become capable of far more than you expect.

What a success. Huge congratulations to everyone who participated — be proud of the time you invested in your mental, physical, and emotional well-being.

Because something as simple as a walk can do more than we think.

This last month I wanted the prize to be gym focused so I'm giving away one free month of group strength training to two individuals. The winners that were drawn are Jenny Giambruno & Heather Hoffman Blais! Congratulations ladies!

12/31/2025

💪🏻🏔️2025 WAS JUST THE BEGINNING 🏔️💪🏻

Cheers to the New Year from Higher Purpose Coaching!

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