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When I have a guest on the show, I always close with the question: Power Up Your Performance is all about learning to think, feel, perform and live like a champion. What are three traits you believe all champions possess? I love this question because I always get such a variety of answers… and they are always so insightful. To celebrate our 100th episode, I pulled together responses from six recen...

If we are going to stay the course, and keep standing up for what is true, and right, we are going to need a TON of energy so we can persevere. And one of the best things you can do to make sure you have the energy for all of the stress you are facing is to EXERCISE. Exercise gives you so many tools for dealing with the challenges in life, and it proves to you again and again that you can do hard...

Today, I'm speaking with Kathleen Gage, who is known as the "no-nonsense, common sense" marketing strategist. She is also a speaker, author, product creation specialist, and owner of Power Up for Profits. Her clients are driven by making a difference through their own unique voice. Kathleen is passionate about raising awareness about compassionate eating through a plant-based lifestyle and is the...

Kimberley Milousis is a CPA tax-specialist turned essential oil expert, natural health entrepreneur and abundance coach. With over 70,000 customers worldwide, Kimberley has acquired a wealth of knowledge to help people use essential oils to support themselves physically, mentally, and emotionally. In her coaching work, she focuses on empowering people to create abundance in their mind, body, and f...

We are going through some really challenging times right now. And one of the best things you can do to remain resilient is to take care of your mind and body. I've launched a new challenge-- Ready to Launch: Kickstart Your Comeback, and it starts NOW. I know you are an ACTION TAKER. I know you have high expectations for yourself, and you have a vision for who you want to be. Take a listen to this...

Are you struggling to be productive right now? Today's guest suggests that you change your to-do list! If you're looking to make a change, Daria has tips for finding the clarity that will help you take action and make positive changes that will affect your future. About Daria: Daria Tsvenger is a Forbes-featured mindset expert and founder of a self-discovery program "The Dream Sprint." Her work ha...

If you are looking for a challenge, or something to get you out of a rut, for something to get excited about again… join me for the Ready to Launch 5K Challenge. I'll meet you where you're at and provide the resources and support you need to find success. You'll get weekly emails with links to audio and video recordings that will help you find your motivation, develop stronger habits, and improve...

Can all athletes benefit from yoga? Do you need to be flexible to take advantage of its benefits? What about hot yoga and all those tricks you see your friends posting on Instagram? Do you need to do be able to do all those things before you show up for a class? Get the scoop from Alycia in this interview!   About Alycia: Alycia McClure is a 200HR RYT Yoga Instructor who is also certified in Sport...

What should you be doing right now? Is it okay to Netflix all day? Or should you be on a personal development quest? What are the secrets to being patient, present, and joyful? I talked to Ryan Stanley, a life coach, and author of the book "Be Patient, Be Present, Be Joyful: a First Aid Kit for the Emotional Bumps, Scrapes and Bruises of Life" to get his thoughts on how we can shift our energy in...

I've noticed a lot more people out walking, running, and cycling when I'm out on the trails. At least where I live, there's a COVID-19 exercise boom--and I LOVE seeing all the enthusiasm. In this episode, I share an idea to help you maintain your motivation, even after things get back to something closer to normal. If you try it, be sure to share! Email me at CoachKim@thepowerofrun.com     About C...

If you're looking to add a little bit of excitement to your life right now, you might find an exciting, new goal to be helpful. In this episode, we'll talk about how to set your goal, and how to make sure you follow through with your plan. I'll also share why I think run streaks are not the smartest way to go about it.    About Coach Kim: I'm the author of the new book, Holistic Endurance Training...

We all feel like life is on hold right now. But will you be ready to pursue your passion when we get the green light? Even if you aren't feeling up to taking on some new challenges right now, by taking control of what you can control, you will feel better. In this episode, we talk about how to manage your energy so you are ready when opportunity comes.   About Coach Kim: I'm the author of the new...

You are stronger than you think. You are resilient. And you will get through this. You know I love to talk about optimism. Does it really matter? And how can it help us, especially in challenging times? Source materials referenced in this episode: Mojo for Moms podcast with Wendy Connelly My podcast episodes on mindset , all together on one page Deena Kastor's book, "Let Your Mind Run. A Memoir of...

We've all seen the motivation-shaming memes about how you're wasting an opportunity if you aren't super productive, motivated, and crossing big items off your to-do list in this time of crisis. In today's episode, I'll share why I think that thinking is bogus. Ef the memes! Sources referenced in this podcast:  Article from the Positive Psychology Institute Article from PositivePsychology.com   Abo...

My name is Kim Peek, and I'm the author of the new book, Holistic Endurance Training . I'm a wife, mom, coach, triathlete, and eternal optimist who is into all things wellness and fitness.  Over the next few weeks, I'm going to share a bunch of shorter podcasts to touch on some of the important topics that are affecting us in these uncertain times. The word of the day today is HOPE. I know these a...

I'm in awe of the Kansas City Chiefs and all the incredible life lessons they keep throwing our way! As I watched the AFC Championship game, and the post-game interviews, I took notes because there was so much goodness, and I knew I needed to share my observations. We can learn a lot from the Chiefs, and in this episode, I'm sharing seven life lessons I picked up on over the last 48 hours.  If you...

The Kansas City Chiefs were down 24-0 in the first 20 minutes of the game last weekend. Everyone thought they were doomed. Quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, kept his cool, remained calm, and gave a speech to his team. "Let's do something special," he said. What can we learn from the speech that spurred the comeback? In this episode, I share four thoughts from Mahomes' speech that we can all apply to g...

Today on the podcast, I want to help you do a little dreaming, which I think is critical if you want to achieve big things. If you have some extra time throughout this holiday week, I encourage you to take some time to relax and daydream... and maybe even create your own vision board.   You might also like the following episodes related to resolutions and goal setting: Episode 65: https://powerup....

I always do a "what's your word" post or podcast at the end of the year—all about choosing a phrase or word to focus on for the new year. And, this year is no different. But I want to put a little different spin on the exercise this year. Because New Year's Resolutions are BOGUS. One of the resources I mention in this episode is James Clear's book, Atomic Habits, and you can find a link to the art...

I am excited to talk to you today about five health and fitness trends that I think will be hot in the new decade. After you listen, I'd love to hear what trends you think will be big in the coming years. Be sure to connect with me on social media! If you are thinking about training for a spring race, and you're interested in working with a coach, head over to my website at www.crushingmygoals.com...

I was honored to have Dr. Mark Cucuzzella for this episode. We covered a bunch of topics, including nutrition for runners, low carb vs high/moderate carb, how focusing on nutrition first can help those who are more sedentary feel like exercising, and the Nike Vaporfly controversy.  I've always thought of Dr. Mark as a biomechanics expert, but his knowledge runs much deeper. He is the author of  Ru...

HIIPA stands for High Intensity Incidental Physical Activity, and it could be the secret to helping millions of Americans improve their health. People who have not yet formed a consistent exercise habit often claim they don't have the time, and HIIPA removes that barrier to exercise. With HIIPA, there is no minimum amount of time a person needs to move. It's about adding high-intensity moments int...

Today I'm talking with Meg Hirshberg, the founder and president of a nonprofit organization, the Anticancer Lifestyle Foundation (ALF).  ALF maintains and disseminates the Anticancer Lifestyle Program, which is a lifestyle transformation program for cancer survivors.  Program participants are given the tools and information they need to make evidence-based lifestyle changes in the areas of diet, f...

Fartlek is Swedish for "speed play," and by definition, it should be unstructured. I like to think of fartlek runs as an opportunity for my athletes to get in some speed work without the stress of feeling like they need to hit specific interval times. When I write training plans for more experienced runners, I include fartlek runs as a transition to help them prepare for a phase of training that i...

How do you make time in your day for running, foam rolling, yoga, stretching... and all the other things you're supposed to do as an athlete? In this episode, we'll talk about creating routines, working exercises into your day in small bursts, and the power of using a journal to get in touch with how all the "little things" you do affect your performance.  Let's Make a Commitment! Let's commit to...