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A Day Off
What crosses your mind when you look at your training for today and see these three words: A Day Off? Today is a day off for me. So the first thing I thought is I have a little more time to relax over my cup of coffee. Ginger and Thor will by psyched because I will...
14 Seconds
It's never over until you cross that finish line. ~ Shalane Flanagan It was during mile 2 that this quote popped into my head. In that moment I had quickly looked at my watch for a pace check. My pace was a little off. Thinking of this quote reminded me to keep...
What if today you went for it?
At some point over the last 6 months a thought started coming to me in my runs and meditation. I'm holding back. I can feel it. What am I afraid of? I'm usually a go for it kind of person. It's my entrepreneurial nature. However at some point leading into...
Marine Corps Marathon Recap
Training From the beginning of the training cycle for this marathon, I knew this would be different. I was recovering from injury and imbalances after Boston. I would have to let go of old doubts and beliefs. The biggest hurdle, I would have to have an unwavering...
Why I Coach
Don't compare yourself to other runners; focus on your own fitness and performance. - Jack Daniels, PhD, Daniels' Running Formula I love this quote from a book I re-read all the time and reference in my own coaching. It's a quote I focus on daily in my own running and...
My 3rd Falmouth Road Race
On Sunday, August 20, 2017 I ran my 3rd Falmouth Road Race. The first was before kids and marriage. I ran it in under an hour. I don't remember the exact time. In 2015 I ran it in 1:05:57. What I remember from those first two races is it was HOT, as it usually is and...