All My Gratitude

Have you ever been overwhelmed with feelings of gratitude?  I am quite often. To me, this feeling swells in my chest, making my heart literally feel like it has doubled in size. A lump quickly arises in my throat, and I know that if I try to speak my lip will...

Provide Support for Period Poverty

PLEASE read all the way through. Contest details are at the end of this message! Have you ever had to decide between food and period products for yourself or your daughter? Have either of you missed work or school? If so, my heart goes out to you. But, while these...

A Little Compliment Can Go a Long Way

About five years ago someone told me that they started to notice subtle changes and little niggles in their body right around when they turned 43. I remember listening with compassion and also thinking, “I hope this doesn’t happen to me”… Well. I turn 43 next week....

Value Add

I am constantly reminding my athletes that endurance sports should “add value” to their lives.  What does this even mean? First of all, I coach amateurs, not pros. So, unlike when this terminology is used in marketing, there is typically no quantitative data to...

Magically Erase Your Stress Today!

Welcome to the blog where I give you ALL the answers to identify, get rid of, manage, or handle your stress!  Wouldn’t it be nice if it was that simple? Now that I have got you with my informercial title, I hope you will stick around. As per usual, I don’t have...