Weeks 16-17 marked a lot of physical and mental ups and downs. Training: Mon: Off. I’d been feeling sick the night before (bad enough heartburn that Nate ran to Walgreen’s for me) so decided to take and unscheduled rest day. Really, I think I was just unmotivated. Tue: Very unmotivated today. I contemplated becoming a…
I often get asked, “How did you stick with it?” [Referring to the craziness that was my corporate finance life, training 80-100 mpw, with a long commute] The answer was, and still is, simple: I want it. I wake up every day and truly want it. I want to prove to myself that I am…
Ariana has been an inspiration for me for a long time. As someone who picked up running later in life (her first marathon was 4-5 hours!), she now is a pro runner who has run 2:37 and trained with Hanson’s Brooks. After a big setback this summer, she moved back to Phoenix. She is working…
I’ve been really impressed with Nate’s ski training and racing this winter, which ended this Saturday at the Birkie. I think he has had the best overall season he’s ever had. It’s been fun to watch! Nate winning the 35k skate at Mora!!! The podium at Mora It always does amaze me how beautiful Nordic…
For this Monday’s post, I’ll bring it back to something personal: My own motivation, which has been lacking as of late. I signed up for Grandma’s Marathon. June 21st. I’m really excited about it, from a coaching standpoint. I have SO many athletes that are targeting that marathon in their “A” race. From sub-3 to…
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