Finding Strength in Stride: The Endurance of Life Lessons on the Run
In the rhythmic cadence of our footsteps, the pavement beneath us tells a story of triumphs and trials, each run unveiling a chapter of our
Empowering Triumph: Exercise, Protein, and Marathon Dreams After Cancer
🌟 Unlocking the Potential of Post-Cancer Wellness The journey to recovery after cancer is nothing short of heroic, and as survivors, the path to rebuilding
Navigating the Road to Recovery: My Journey Back to Fitness After Battling COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented countless challenges to individuals worldwide, and my personal battle with the virus was no exception. Enduring high fever, severe chest
Navigating the Post-Race Abyss: Finding Purpose Beyond the Finish Line
You’ve done it. The finish line tape has been broken, your medal is proudly hanging on your wall, and you’ve achieved the endurance goal you
The Endurance of Motivation: Fuel for Your Journey
Endurance events, be it marathons, triathlons, or ultra runs, are not for the faint of heart. They demand unwavering dedication, rigorous training, and a relentless
The Power of Corrective Movement Exercises: A Game-Changer for Athletes
As endurance athletes, we thrive on pushing our limits, setting new personal records, and conquering new challenges. However, when it comes to strengthening weak muscles,
Who Are You Without Your Sport? The Freedom in Embracing Your Authentic Self
In the world of competitive sports, our identities often become intertwined with our achievements. We wear our athletic labels like badges of honor, proudly defining
The Vital Role of Self-Care for Moms: Nurturing the Nurturers
Motherhood is an extraordinary journey filled with love, joy, and endless responsibilities. Moms are often celebrated for their unwavering dedication to their families, but in
The Connection Between Emotional and Physical Pain: Healing the Heart, Soothing the Body
In the intricate web of human existence, the relationship between emotional and physical pain is profound, often underestimated, yet undeniably real. We’ve all experienced moments
The Unwavering Power of Believing in Yourself: Unleash Your Inner Endurance Athlete
In the journey of life, we often find ourselves facing trials, obstacles, and moments when self-doubt threatens to obscure our path. Yet, hidden within every
Finding Your Stride: The Crucial Connection Between Stress Management and Endurance Performance
Endurance athletes often focus on physical training, nutrition, and recovery, but there’s a hidden factor that can significantly impact their performance – stress. In this
Embrace the Taper: Unleash Your Inner Couch Potato for Race Day Glory!
The countdown to race day is on, and you find yourself in a paradoxical state of excitement and dread – the dreaded taper has arrived!
Dehydration, Fatigue and a Weak Core: The Silent Culprits Behind the Sideways Lean
As you approach the final stretch of a long-distance race, you might have experienced that dreaded sideways lean – your body tilting involuntarily as fatigue
Fueling Your Stride: The Ultimate Guide to Protein for Endurance Runners
Endurance sports demand more than just miles on the road and trail; it requires strategic nutrition to power through every step. One crucial element that
Navigating the Depths: Understanding and Managing Post-Race Depression
Life is a series of races, each with its finish line. But what happens when the cheering subsides and the euphoria fades? The phenomenon known
The Silent Champion: The Crucial Role of Rest and Recovery in Endurance Sports
In the world of endurance sports, the emphasis is often placed on training harder, running farther, and pushing limits. However, there’s a hidden hero that
The Healing Power of Embracing Every Emotion: Moving Beyond Labels
Life is a complex tapestry of experiences and emotions, weaving together moments of joy, sorrow, love, and pain. Often, we find ourselves instinctively gravitating towards
Embracing Harmony: Navigating Life and Sport with Grace
In the whirlwind of our lives, there’s a delicate dance we all strive to master – the art of finding balance between our relentless passion
Why we need balance
Training for an endurance event can be a stressful and challenging experience, but it’s important to remember that your mental well-being is just as important
Those booty exercises are about more than just having a round butt
The booty trend is still going strong and a lot of it is based around having a perfectly round butt. It may seem silly but
Training isn’t always about using the same recipe
Training for your sport can have many different variables. Depending on what you are training for you need to adjust how you train. This applies
How to become a mountain runner!
Do you want to start running up mountains like a pro but don’t know how to begin? Becoming an awesome mountain runner takes dedication, a
Transitioning to spring running
As the weather warms up and winter fades away, runners everywhere are eagerly anticipating the joys of spring trail running. From the beautiful vistas to
Have you lost your motivation to run?
Are you a runner who’s lost the motivation to lace up your shoes and hit the trail? Don’t worry – it happens to all of
The importance of believing
Believing in yourself is essential if you want to achieve success in not just running but in all of your life. No matter what your
The importance of putting yourself first
We all have a tendency to put others before ourselves. We pour our energy into work, family, and friends, spending little to no time investing
How to run your first ultramarathon
Are you ready to take on the challenge of running an ultramarathon? Ultramarathons are long-distance races that can range from 50 kilometers (31 miles) to
Winter blues getting to you? How exercise can help!
Do you ever feel down and discouraged, like you don’t have any energy? Does winter seem to sap your energy and wear you down? For
Running in the cold
The cold winter weather can be an intimidating time for runners, especially if you’re not used to running in the cold. But if you prepare
Run for yourself and you will never be disappointed
If you’re someone who loves to run, it can be a great way to stay in shape and stay healthy. But it’s important to remember
Judgement…don’t do it…don’t fear it
I am writing this post because a lot of what I do with my athletes is to help them stop fearing judgement. Men and women
strength training – the secret sauce to becoming a great runner!
As a runner, adding strength training to your workout routine is one of the most important things you can do to improve your performance and
Taking a chance on change
Are you feeling stuck in your current life? Do you have a desire to make a change, but feel overwhelmed by the thought of taking
Making recovery fun!
Post workout protein drinks can get boring so here are a couple of fun ways to make your recovery a bit more tasty! Revitalizing recovery
Ultrarunning and Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a common bone disease that affects millions of people each year. It is caused by the weakening of bones due to lack of
The power of mindfulness
If you’ve ever gone running on a trail, you know how peaceful and calming it can be. With the sound of your feet hitting the
A race is like a mullet-business in the front, party in the back
For years I have started off races by telling the runners a race is like a mullet-business in the front, party in the back. We
Humans aren’t perfect and your training shouldn’t be either
Training for your goals takes consistency. Having a schedule and accountability can help you improve your performance and become a better athlete but it is
What is low intensity training?
You may have heard about low intensity training aka..low heart rate, Maffetone, 80/20, etc. There are a lot of different ways to train at a
The benefits of cross training
The benefits of cross training Cross training is an important part of your training because it helps in preventing overuse injuries and boredom. There are
Your mental game
Your physical training can be absolutely perfect but if your mind is not trained you will struggle to reach your highest level of performance.
Mountain weather
Mountain weather can be tricky and learning how to look for key signs from Mother Nature can be the difference between a good and bad
Sweet and Spicy Yogurt
This is a great post run snack packed with protein, carbs, probiotics and some fats to help your muscles recover faster. A bit of cayenne
The Joys of Mountain Running
Do you wish you could run up and down mountains easier so that you can smile and have fun the whole way? It is easy
Beans, Beans the Magical Fruit
Summer Recovery Bowl After a hot run you probably don’t want to slave over a hot stove or grill. This quick meal will give you
Blue Raspberry Gatorita
Blue Raspberry Gatorita This alcohol free drink will help you feel awesome after a long day in the heat! Ingredients: Your favorite race glass Handful
Thriving in the heat
With hot temperatures making an appearance it is important to modify your expectations for your workouts. Plan on slowing your pace a bit and staying
The Coaches Corner
For the beginner athlete I was once a beginner and I understand how intimidating it can be to put yourself out on the big stage.