Run, Selfie, Repeat

When it comes to my grief and loss, rumbling with the guilt I feel when I think about how grateful, joyful, happy, and full as I am today, nine years after my brother passed away, is possible. And it guts me to acknowledge it. It doesn't feel fair that I get to be happy or find purpose in my loss because I'd give anything to have my brother back. Today, I want to talk about the joy in loss, the gu...

I've been chasing my impossible goal for two years. Two years of doubts, setbacks, fears, pain, suffering, and life-changing accomplishments. BQ or Bust, my journey to qualify for the Boston Marathon, started as a stunt. Something to keep me busy. A new goal that I was certain I'd give up on two months in. Two years later, I'm still chasing my BQ.  I really hate the saying, "How bad do you want it...

What do you do when you want to make your goal a reality more than anything else in the world but failure seems inevitable? What do you do when you've worked your butt off for something and find yourself derailed? Or what if you just can't seem to get out the door? Today I want to talk about the magic of doing and what happens when you focus on taking one step at a time.

Self Efficacy: One's belief in one's ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task. On today's episode, I want to talk about unlikely runners and what it's like for those of us who don't have an athletic background to get and stay active. 

Seeing all the hype around Boston...I find myself throwing on my armor in an attempt to distance myself from feeling hurt, fear, or anything that reminds me that my impossible is still impossible. BQ or Bust started as a stunt. A silly way for me to share what it was like to take my marathon training seriously enough to try to run a terrifying time. But as the marathon tends to do, it took on a li...

Coach John Honerkamp is back to talk what went down at my check in half marathon and to take your running and training questions! Today, we're talking about getting uncomfortable, smart racing, getting faster, why round 3 of BQ or Bust feels different, and we're taking your questions about how to kick ass and take names!  BQ or Bust is happening! It's going to happen! I am FINALLY going to make my...

Sports Psychologist Dr. Bob is back to answer your questions and help me unlock the confidence runner I'm too afraid to become. Today, we're talking about why we shy away from giving our best effort, what he wants me to do to actually become a confident runner, why it's important to define our personal bests, and what self-efficacy is and why it's important to runners of all levels. 

For years, I've been trying to figure out how to simply believe in myself and the work I've done. Coaches and friends would tell me to look at my training log when I doubt myself but it's never helped that nagging feeling that what I'm trying to accomplish is impossible and unattainable. Instead of trusting my work, I wait for a miracle or the perfect day.  It only took 4 years to get here but it...

"I'm not a very good runner." After a check in with sports psychology wizard Dr. Bob, I decided to go back and watch my YouTube vlog BQ or Bust that featured Dr. Bob over the last two years. I was watching myself talk to Dr. Bob about the fact that I'm just not a very good runner. And it's true. I know when I'm good at something and I am not a naturally gifted runner.  But that's the reason runnin...

Anyone who has ever gotten uncomfortable during a run can testify to the fact that running is  a mental sport. Yes, physical strength and endurance are important factors but if your mental game is off,  a single minute can feel like forever. Back in August of 2016, I was struggling to push through my doubts, self-imposed limits, and discomfort. I was a few months into my crazy marathon training an...

Ever wonder what it would be like if an amateur runner had the help of a sports psychologist? Meet Dr. Bob! The former head of Sports Psychology at UCLA and a licensed psychologist, Dr. Bob has helped me battle some of my toughest mental battles. Today, he's checking in with me as I approach my second Boston Marathon qualifying attempt. We talk how to power through when I'm struggling, what tips h...

Today I want to talk about the end game that is comparing or ranking your loss and pain to someone else's. Let's talk about what it means to be compassionate not only towards yourself but to others as well. Because it's pretty damn hard to do when you're struggling to put one foot in front of the other or survive a loss that is unimaginable.  This episode was brought to you by the website hosting...

The easiest way to sabotage yourself is to believe the BS narrative you tell yourself that you're not good enough.  BREAK THE CYCLE! How you talk to yourself is how you'll see yourself. Celebrating and building yourself up requires consistent work. Don't cheat yourself from being all that you already are. Here's how... This episode was brought to you by the website hosting platform that made it ea...

Look, there's only one ingredient to likeability and that's being authentically yourself. EASIER SAID THAN DONE! Why? Because true connection is rooted in truth, bravery, and trust. And when you're feeling unsure of yourself or like an outsider or other, it can feel impossible to believe that who you are is enough. BUT IT IS. Let's talk about why being liked by many isn't as important as it is to...

Do you ever find yourself stepping just outside of your comfort zone necessary? Stopping yourself from taking chances or risks to build strength and confidence? Today I want to talk about what it means to be brave when the chance of failure is high. And why it matters to show up for yourself and believe in yourself and your truth when all you want to do is retreat and hide.    Check out the She Ca...

Self Confidence, we all want it, we all deserve it, and yet we all struggle to acquire it.  WHY? WELL, it's because we're not very good at celebrating ourselves. So let's talk about life, liberty, and the pursuit of your best, strongest, happiest and most vulnerable self. 

Focusing on the process and working on fostering a positive attitude isn't easy. And if you're struggling or feeling particularly frustrated or overwhelmed, it's practically impossible! Let's talk about what you can do to alter your outlook and build that strong inner confidence that will help you kick ass and take names! This episode was brought to you by the website hosting platform that made it...

Moving deliberately with purpose. THAT is what I want to talk about. WHY? Because it doesn't matter if you're getting started, getting back into something, trying to believe in yourself, or maintaining motivation, sticking with your goals is a struggle. That's why checking in and taking a minute to figure out what you're moving towards can be such a game changer.  SO let's start with a question......

Meet Mary Arnold, a co-leader of the incredible grassroots movement Run 4 All Women and November Project New York City . In addition to giving back and building community, she's a killer ultramarathoner, an innovating powerhouse in the running world and the mastermind behind Active Brand Consulting  and one of those women who you meet and feel immediately connected to.  Today on the podcast, we ar...

About a month ago, I decided I wasn't going to spend time on Twitter. The pessimism, the rage, the backhanded jabs, it was contagious. I felt myself going there only to complain or make really stupid jokes and I didn't like how I felt scrolling through my news feed so I deleted the app off my phone and decided to only check it once or twice a week.  Best decision I ever made. But a few days ago, I...

Today, Coach John Honerkamp is here to talk all things BQ or Bust take 3! From building my base, what to expect, my weaknesses and what we're focusing on, to what we're going to do to make my Boston Marathon qualifying time possible, today is all about BQ or Bust!  For more information on Coach John and to get in touch,  CLICK HERE , or you can follow him on Facebook and Instagram . This episode w...

For most of my life, I lived in fear of the judgment of others. I was terrified that they'd vocalize the destructive things I told myself when I looked in the mirror. Today? It happens every month. Let's talk about the importance of redefining what strength looks and feels like and how to do it!  To watch the entire Oiselle runway slam, CLICK HERE . This episode was brought to you by the website h...

Some studies show that announcing your goals doesn't help you make them a reality. In fact, they found that it kind of does the opposite! So why did I launch "Make Your Impossible Possible" and ask you to announce your goals? A SUPPORT SYSTEM! It's hard to believe in yourself when you don't have a strong history of success. It's hard to get started! Or to keep fighting when you feel like you're cr...

Resolve: 1. Find a solution to a problem. 2. Decide firmly on a course of action Used in a sentence:   "In 2018, I'm resolving to make impossible possible because I believe in myself and I refuse to stand in my own damn way! I AM STRONG! I AM POWERFUL! AND I CAN DO HARD THINGS!" She proclaimed as the clock stroke midnight on New Year's Eve. Every year, people set resolutions to kick the new year o...

Coach John Honerkamp is back to talk about taking those first steps towards your running goals! Today, we're talking about setting realistic goals versus impossible goals, getting faster, what exactly "building a base is", why the first few weeks are so damn hard, how to simply get started, and we're taking your questions about how to kick ass and take names!  BQ or Bust is coming back!!!  For mor...