For most people, canceling plans or skipping a workout can provide a feeling of delight and joy. Often, I have experienced it is short lived, maybe a few hours or the day. But when it comes to workouts, unless I am feeling that sick or injured, I feel regret after the fact. And in the … Continue reading Just get out the door and leave the excuses behind you
Training | Motivation
Five Tips to Beat the Race Day Jitters
It's half-marathon eve 🙂 and my usual race jitters are here! One thing I learned early one from my dad, is the importance of a race day routine, which actually starts the day before. Many are aware of tapering your training the week before and having a good pasta meal the night before, but there … Continue reading Five Tips to Beat the Race Day Jitters
Making promises, not resolutions
(Written on Feb 11th, 2016) Today at yoga, the instructor mentioned surrendering and it made me think of my 2016 promise to myself. That instead of resolutions that often are forgotten by March, I would instead make a promise. In 2016, I promise to make positive life changes each and everyday and more importantly, make … Continue reading Making promises, not resolutions
Thank you
After completing the Green Bay Cellcom Half Marathon over the weekend, there are several people that I wanted to thank. This was a difficult day for me but just like falling off a horse, I needed to get back out there. This weekend, I realized that the race had two milestones for me; my first half marathon without my … Continue reading Thank you
The Essence of Patience
Patience....to me it has been a four-letter word. I struggle to have patience in myself, especially in regards to running. I tend to chase perfection, which can be a double-edged sword. As Vince Lombardi said, "Perfection is not attainable but if we chase perfection we catch excellence." However, my chase of perfection in combination of … Continue reading The Essence of Patience
How to stay motivated during your training
Tomorrow marks two weeks until the Green Bay Marathon! The goal for this race is to get out there and do it. I will not be striving for a time or a PR, the goal this time is to complete it and be the spring board back into a regular running regimen. And with any training … Continue reading How to stay motivated during your training