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This week, I want to talk about Turkey Trots and other fun holiday-themed 5Ks because I know a lot of you have had it on your bucket list to run or walk a 5K this year. And if this is a goal that you've pushed to the back burner because you're busy with work and kids… this is one that you need to prioritize because running and walking are GOOD FOR YOU. Training to run or walk a 5K will help you be...

What does it mean to reconnect with your fierce self? Today, we'll check in on goals you've set, talk about taking time for yourself, look at how you can make magic happen in your life by setting intentions and learn a few tips that will make this busy school year easier on everyone.  If you want to listen to the other episodes I mentioned today, you can follow these links: Life Lessons for the Ne...

I'm excited to share this interview with Dina Griffin, who some of you might know as the Nutrition Mechanic. As a Sports Dietitian and athlete herself, Dina understands the many challenges that athletes encounter.  Whether your goals include improving your daily and training nutrition strategies, devising a solid competition day nutrition plan, or managing a health condition, she works to carefull...

Did you see the news story this week about the 107 year old woman who says the secret to her longevity is that she never got married? This article caused me to look for more habits that people attribute to living a long and happy life.  Nutrition, exercise and optimism top the list. What else will we find?   Let's Make a Commitment! Let's commit to optimism, challenging ourselves, remaining active...

This summer, I've invited you to join me in committing to optimism, challenging ourselves, remaining active, seeking adventure and forming real connections that enrich our lives. Last weekend, I did something that I think hit all five categories. I did my first triathlon in three years. In this episode, I'll tell you about my race and share ten life lessons from the race that you can use in your e...

This episode is a follow up to episode 69. I received such an enthusiastic response to that episode, that I decided to share more tips for training for and walking a marathon. This episode helps you learn where to go once you're able to walk for 60 minutes at a time. Listen to find out how to train - and what makes training to walk a marathon different from running one. Train with me! Train for yo...

You know how I love mindset lessons from real life! To start out the show, I share a few observations from our vacation to Savannah, Georgia. Then, we get into the topic of walking a marathon, inspired by a recent dinner conversation. Can YOU walk a marathon? Can you WALK a marathon? I begin tackling the HOW, and we'll touch on this more in future episodes.   Let's Make a Commitment! Let's commit...

Limiting beliefs are beliefs that you have that hold you back in some way. They limit your potential, often, because you are not even aware you have a belief that affects your behavior in an area of your life. Your beliefs direct your behavior. So,  if you embrace something that you believe to be true, it becomes a reality. Could your beliefs about who you are, and what is possible, be holding you...

If you are not a glass-half-full type of person, you might think optimism is some voodoo trick that only people who believe in the whooo whooo "out there" things in life believe. But, I'm going to talk about optimism as a strategy for success. It's another one of those free things that can make a huge difference in our lives, and I'll give you some tips for cultivating optimism in your own life. L...

It doesn't matter what you are trying to achieve—whether you're training for a marathon, trying to get that promotion at work, working on getting your first paid acting job, or just needing to finish a report at work so you can go home and enjoy the weekend… You must train for success. You don't always need to put in more hours or hustle harder to land that promotion or take your career or fitness...

How are you doing with all those New Year's Resolutions you made back in January? Did you accomplish anything you set out to? Are you still working on them? Are any of the things you set as goals even important to you right now? In this episode, I talk about setting goals, missing the mark... and I suggest that the real value of a goal might be who you become in the process. Crossing the finish li...

How do you know if you have a problem with drinking? How do you stop drinking when celebrations in our culture revolve around food and drink? What needs to be in place to set yourself for success when you're ready to quit? And what are the myths that we repeat that work against us? I talked with certified holistic health coach, Amy C. Willis, about all this and more for this episode.  Amy is the f...

On this episode, I talk about all things race day! From taper to race morning nutrition to what to eat and drink throughout the race... to packet pick up, transition, swim waves... and sighting on the swim, (not) drafting on the bike... and collecting your medal so you can celebrate with a selfie... I'm walking you through some of the things you will experience on race day.  This episode is the la...

You might have heard of the term CLIPLESS PEDALS-- which makes no sense at all because the pedals totally DO have clips. And what about BRICK and TRANSITION and rules about headphones and how to rack your bike and when and where your race numbers should be worn? There are a lot of odd rules and things to consider when preparing for your first triathlon, and I've got you covered with some explanati...

During National Triathlon Week, I am doing a series of podcasts about triathlon. In this episode, learn about the three S Words that will elevate performance for master's athletes: Strength, Stretch, Sleep (and all the finer points within each category). Plus, get my biggest tip for how to create more time in your life to fit it all in.   Resources: Mobility Work Out of the Day - Dr. Kelly Starret...

The week of June 24th is National Triathlon Week, so I'm doing a series of podcasts, videos and posts about triathlon. Yesterday, I started the week off telling the story of the summer my friends and I did our first triathlon. It was fun because everything was new and we had this epic adventure together. Today, I am talking about the excuses we make that hold us back. Because, even though it seeme...

This week, the week of June 24th, is National Triathlon Week, so I'm doing a series of podcasts, videos and posts about triathlon all week. Be sure to follow me on all social media as POWER OF RUN to see the swim, bike and run tips. Today's topic is WHY TRI? What is it about triathlon that makes it worth doing?  And, if you aren't already participating, what's in it for you? The year I started in...

The way we think of aging is influenced in a big way by the images we see in the media. And, without examples of active, vibrant, intelligent older adults, it is logical that we will buy into the  stereotype of the sedentary, confused older adult who is content to sit in a rocking chair and talk about the good old days. We are learning that the stereotypes and pre-conceived notions we have about w...

The National Senior Games run June 14-25 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  This 19-sport competition for men and women 50 and over is the largest multi-sport championships in the world for seniors. Since two of my past guests will be competing in the senior games, I pulled together some clips related to the Senior Games, the importance of staying active as you age, and some tips for creating an exercis...

If someone is a champion in their personal life, their work or sport, what are the thought processes that drive them? What do these people have in common? And what can we learn from them that we might be able to try in our own lives? The high achievers featured today have all overcome obstacles, challenged themselves and pushed themselves beyond their comfort zones to achieve a goal that was impor...

Welcome to Free Thinking Friday, a brief episode where discuss some of the things I've been pondering throughout the week. I was alarmed when I woke up and read an article one of my friends posted on Facebook. It talked about the link between Alzheimer's and menopause. At the end of the article, almost as a footnote, they mentioned that no one had yet studied how this affects breast cancer patient...

As I started looking more critically at my own habits, I noticed something: I've been slipping. When we gain weight, or lose fitness, it's easy to blame middle age, or a medication or an unfortunate turn of events. But sometimes, we need to take a look at our habits. Are we doing the things we know work for us? Or are we sliding into a behavior pattern where we are constantly making exceptions? In...

It broke my heart when one of my daughters spilled all the feelings that had been bottled up for months and months. Over the course of three years, she's gained about 40 pounds. She would get on a roll with her fitness and nutrition and start to lose weight… and every time she got to a point where she was gaining momentum, something would happen. In this episode, I share some of her story, wonder...

An iconic athlete, author, Emmy-award winning broadcaster and advocate for sports and social causes, Kathrine Switzer was the first woman to officially register for and run the Boston Marathon in 1967. She was attacked in the race by an angry official who tried to rip off her bib number (#261) and throw her out of the race because she was a woman. She finished the 26.2 mile distance anyway and wen...

Welcome to Free Thinking Friday, a brief episode about some of the random things I've been pondering each week. This weekend, Power Up Your Performance turns ONE YEAR OLD!! That got me thinking about all the things a person can accomplish over one year's time. Are you living a Ground Hog Day existence, doing the same thing over and over again? Or are you living life to the fullest, doing all the t...