Run with heart. Dance with soul. Climb with courage. Still..i rise.
It is often said that endings are disguised as new beginnings. The only problem with all of those beautiful reminders is the lack of clarity to recognize the new beginning when you're amidst the painful ending. Cheryl Strayed said it best: "Most things will be okay eventually, but not everything will be. Sometimes you'll put …
Ok, so can we talk about training for a minute? This morning, as I was #swimbikerun training, sheer panic set in. What the HECK did I exactly sign up to do?? IM 70.3 Maine? Yes...yes I did. This past fall to be exact, when I was overcome by the emotion "go forth and set the world …
On Sunday, August 7th, 2016, I officially became a triathlete! I cannot believe it has taken me this long to write about the race. I had trained all last year for it. With my whole heart and soul. But after the race was over, I went through some strange post-racing depression. My emotions were through …
Focus...one's eyes fixed to the path ahead. Speed. Acceleration. Wind whipping through your hair. Well.. not exactly through your hair, since it lives under your helmet. But you get the idea. Riding a bike. That thought alone has a plethora of catch-phrases and famous analogies. "Life is like riding a bike. (Insert phrase of choice …
The crashing, foamy waves ebbing and flowing a melody of longing. The descending sun sprinkling the perfect trail of glimmer to guide you, like fairy dust dancing on the water. The cool, fine sand meandering gently through your toes...completely engrossed in the moment surrounding you when.... "Ok Everyone! Time to get in the water!" I …
"...of course fear does not automatically lead to courage, injury does not necessarily lead to insight. Hardship will not automatically make us better. Pain can break us or make us wiser. Suffering can destroy us or make us stronger. Fear can cripple us, or it can make us more courageous. It is resilience that makes …
Setbacks. They are discouraging. Frustrating. And at times, weakening. Or so it feels. I've recently had some setbacks. Physically, health wise and ultimately mentally. My only choice these past few weeks was to "sit and rest." Rest? Yes..necessary for the body to heal. Not so great, though, when you are training for a …
I did it!!! I completed my first ever duathlon! Run Bike Run! And it was BY FAR the most challenging race to date. I'm learning the hard way that April in Rochester is not exactly the best weather for racing. I ran the Flower City Half Marathon last year at this time....and that was a killer race …
So I have this reoccurring issue with signing up for things before I am physically ready. It is my way of combatting fear and keeping my mind healthy. I set a goal, register for the event and then begin training. I am all Gung-Ho! I want to be a strong role model for my kids. …
"Do one thing everyday that scares you." -Eleanor Roosevelt Yes, learn to accept fear as a part of courage. Choose something that scares the living daylights out of you! Understand that Fear will also be in attendance, but Courage is the speaker, the leader, the driving force to reach your victory. When I decided to …
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