The Blog

  • World Mental Health Day

    I didn’t know I would still be fighting my way down that road 5 years later. And that’s the thing about Mental Health, it’s a long road and a long battle. Some days we feel strong and ‘normal’. But many other days, those of us who struggle with poor mental health, feel anything but normal.… Read more

    World Mental Health Day
  • Medal Monday – Rock N Roll

    The first person that made me cry this weekend wasn’t even one of my official athletes. He is one of my favorite athletes because he goes against so many of the stereotypes we have from people that have hurt our feelings. I met him at an event once and never saw him again and he Read more

    Medal Monday – Rock N Roll
  • Balance Doesn’t Exist

    You bought the planner and tried to schedule out your activities in neat, colored boxes. 30 % to career, 30 % to your kids, 30% to your partner, 10 % to yourself? But then the kids got sick, your partner had to travel for work and you fell in love with a new hobby? What… Read more

    Balance Doesn’t Exist
  • It’s Just Me

    As a Coach, I meet people regularly who have to fight the preconceived notions that people associate with their bodies. News Flash: Skinny doesn’t mean fit. Fat doesn’t mean unable. Our outward appearances tell you almost nothing about our abilities, desire and willpower. Read more

  • Medal Monday Summer Breeze

    It’s not like me to sign up for a race on short notice. In fact, I’ve never done it. I need time to prepare, check my training and overthink all of the things. I didn’t do that this time. My friends said they were driving out to a place I’ve enjoyed all of my life Read more

    Medal Monday Summer Breeze
  • Cheer For Yourself

    Only you can feel the weight of the bricks that you drag behind you through every mile, every task and every goal. You have to be the loudest one cheering because only you truly know how damn amazing you are. Read more

    Cheer For Yourself