Bib and Tiara: Mindset, Miles, Missteps, and Memory-Making

Today's episode is a trip/race report from my recent visit to Atlanta, GA to run the Peachtree Road Race. The weekend had some ups and downs, but the race was AMAZING and I was reminded how important it is to accept and move on when things don't or can't go just as you planned. If you enjoy hearing about races and travel adventures, you'll enjoy this one!

Today's show is about feeling like you're at a plateau, in training or in any other thing you are putting effort and energy into. I'll share how I have felt this way recently in my swim training and in the making of the show itself, and how I'm working on my mindset and shifting toward seeing it as something to accept (and perhaps even embrace) versus something that needs to be ove...

This week, I'm recapping my first big gravel cycling adventure, sharing thoughts about the newly announced Springtime Surprise themes (and dates?!) from RunDisney, and talking about a lesson that's been on my mind lately; sometimes training is about so much more than race day. Whether it's a steep gravel climb you didn't expect or a challenge in life that shows up without warning,...

This week's episode recaps the many big adventures of the recent week. We'll discuss how the take-2 attempt at registration for Princess Half Marathon Weekend went. Then I will share a detailed race report from my FIRST triathlon. And lastly discuss my newest new adventure--gravel riding! The theme of it all is how embracing and challenging yourself to do new things or new adventures makes...

The Princess Half Marathon registration day was a mess, and like a lot of runners, I found myself on a roller coaster of excitement, frustration, and uncertainty. This week I'm talking about how I try to handle those moments when plans change unexpectedly--and why disappointment doesn't always have to be the end of the story. I'm also sharing highlights from my recent Disney trip, incl...

This week, I'm sharing a story about taking baby steps to get to and through an open water swim when my anxiety was trying very hard to convince me not to. We'll talk about the difference between confidence and courage, why having my husband come with me made all the difference, and how a group of strangers reminded me that people are often kinder and more welcoming than our fears expect t...

This week I found myself wrestling with a question many of us face: Am I changing my mind....or am I chickening out? With an open water swim on the calendar, a healthy does of anxiety, and plenty of second-guessing, I started thinking about the difference between avoiding something because we're afraid and choosing not to do something because it simply isn't worth it to us. As someone who...

Sometimes the hardest part of a goal isn't the training--it's staying encouraged when things stop going the way you hoped. In this episode of Bib & Tiara, I talk honestly about something I've been struggling with lately: discouragement, comparison, and the temptation to wonder if all the effort is even worth it when growth feels slow...including with this very podcast. Whether you&...

This week on Bib & Tiara, I'm talking about doing hard things before you fully feel ready. After an emotional and exhausting weekend, I lined up for a windy 10K just hoping to hold it together--and somehow ended up running one of my strongest races in a long time, almost setting a PR and locking in my proof of time for runDisney. We're talking about racing on empty, beginner energy, an...

How does one continue to pursue a big goal when something derails you? In today's episode I interview a good friend of mine who was in the middle of seriously training to run the Boston Marathon when he suffered from a frightening and (initially) mysterious injury. We discuss what he went through, how he stayed positive, and how he made it to get that unicorn! Hope you enjoy it.

What do you do when your plans are foiled by a setback in life or in training or in general? I have learned through my life and specifically this runDisney season how to navigate through an unexpected and unwelcome setback. How do you move forward? How do you refocus? Often in the end you might discover something you never went looking for but find yourself really grateful for. In this episode of...

This episode gives a recap of the events of Springtime Surprise Weekend--the final event of this runDisney season--and how it all played out in real time. I went into the races feeling great...but somehow along the way, it became clear this wasn't going to be a "race." That opened up a bigger question: how do you decide when to push, when to pull back, and when to just enjoy the day?...

It's finally time for my favorite race weekend--Springtime Surprise! Whether you are racing or just love some fun magical miles, this one is for you. I'll be sharing a few quick runDisney race weekend tips to get you ready and excited for the weekend! Then, I'm join by coach Jill Bartholomew for a conversation I've been really excited to share. We talk about what got her into coach...

In this episode I discuss the upcoming Springtime Surprise race weekend, and explain why I personally love it (and why so many people don't seem to!). I'll give you a preview of what to expect at this race weekend, a few helpful tips, and discuss what to expect in the upcoming months on the show. If you are heading to Springtime Surprise, you don't want to miss this one!

Ever feel like an expert in one area of your life...and a total beginner in another? In this episode, I explore what it's like to live in both spaces at once--and why both roles matter more than we think. I share a quick pre-trip look at my upcoming Walt Disney World vacation (when I'm playing expert guide for my brother's family), an update on my triathlon training and race planning,...

While going through the always daunting process of runDisney registration for Marathon Weekend, I realized something about myself. I do want to be a part of things, and I also need to do things my own way and have space for myself within them. In this episode, I talk about how that idea shows up in training, racing (including which races you even sign up for), and in finding joy and peace in commu...

In this week's episode I talk about how two moments from the weekend--a swim lesson and a bike ride-- left me feeling surprisingly proud of myself. Not because they looked impressive, but because they were hard, new, and meaningful to me. I'll talk about how those things have lead to the way I'm heading into Marathon Weekend registration day this week. It got me thinking about how our "why" for tr...

After a busy few months (Marathon Weekend, Disneyland, then Princess...), my legs are still a little sore and my race calendar is finally quiet for a few weeks. With my next race not until Springtime Surprise in six weeks, it feels like the perfect moment to pause on reflect on something that matters more than any race, medal, or finish line: the why . In this episode, I'm talking about why I...

In this reflective episode about the Princess Half Marathon Weekend we talk about contradictions. In ourselves. This weekend held a lot for me. Joy and Sadness. Grief and Gratitude. Anxiety and Perspective. Annoyance and Appreciation. I went into the weekend with a chatty quad and a heavy heart. I left with quiet muscles, three race medals, and a big reminder that we are complicated. Life is compl...

It’s Princess Half Marathon Week, and we’re talking about prioritizing love of the sport and support for each other over comparison and competition. Princess weekend has always carried a different energy. With a field that’s roughly 80% women, it’s a unique space in sport—one that can feel empowering… or overwhelming. Inspired by the recent women’s figure skating competition at the Olympics, I ref...

You got in. You hit register, your heart raced, your credit card survived… and suddenly the emotions hit. In this episode, I’m talking about the post-registration rollercoaster — why the upset and disappointment posts hit me so hard (and why I see myself in them). We chat about gratitude, perspective, and how quickly “I just want to get in” turns into “this weekend has to be PERFECT.” Then we shif...

Registration day for runDisney races can feel like an Olympic sport. The waiting room, the queue, the sell-outs-it's exciting, stressful, and sometimes heartbreaking when you don't get the race you hoped for. In this episode, we're talking about how registration day works, why it can trigger so much anxiety and FOMO, and how to shift your mindset when things don't go the way you pl...

For decades, the Olympics taught us one version of strength: push trough pain, sacrifice the body, and win at all costs. In this bonus episode of Bib & Tiara, I look at three iconic Olympic moments that show how that definition has evolved--from Kerri Strug's unforgettable vault at the 1996 Atlanta Games, to Lindsey Vonn's relentless, risk-embracing career, to Simone Biles's decisi...

This Disneyland weekend had its fair share of stress, uncertainty, and exhaustion--but it also delivered an unexpected lesson in connection. In this episode, I share my experiences in Disneyland for the last race weekend there (for the time being) along with my almost-teenaged son. I also reflect on how the presence of supportive people can turn difficult moments into meaningful ones, and why who...

This episode was inspired by a long, cold, chaotic weekend — the kind that disrupts plans, routines, expectations, and your nervous system. I’m sharing reflections on how to cope when things don’t go as planned, why preparedness is really about flexibility (not control), and how learning to pivot can bring more peace than trying to force outcomes. If you’ve felt frustrated, disappointed, or thrown...