The B-Roll

I had the enjoyable experience of working with Frank from our cable access channel this spring and summer for a local internet short called “That Oregon Life”, a production that highlights members of our community. Frank joined me for parts of many training sessions....

Fueled by Love

A couple of weekends ago I participated in my 10th Door County race weekend, 14 years after my first. This race has always had a magical feel, with a sprit distance race on Saturday, and a half iron on Sunday. In a beautiful part of WI. Well organized, yet relaxed....

Inspired by the Next Gen

This weekend I finally get to race! We are headed to Door County, WI (for those of you who are not familiar with WI geography—the peninsula in Lake Michigan on the east side of our state). It is a beautiful tourist destination that hosts an amazing race weekend that I...

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...