I started this blog 5 years ago knowing on I was on the cusp of something special. The changes that were taking place in my body and in my mind were beyond positive. I was excited to wake up every morning, to see what great things I could do in my community, to see where the bou...
Not only does a coach work as a form of accountability, but also a great source of motivation, like your own personal cheerleader! #2: Join a Running Club Social support is one of the most popular ways to make running more fun. Most communities have local running groups that meet up for...
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If you’ve ever tried chewing on ice for an extended period of time you know it’s not easy and not fun, but somehow having Ed and Alice there laughing, joking, and even kidding with Dave about what they were prepared to do once the chemo kicked in (one of the two who shall go n...
But the quality I will focus on and miss the most is that my mom was my best cheerleader. In my Celebration of Life speech, I said that Mom loved to say“WHY NOT?” It was her way of saying I could do anything. And she truly meant it. This weekend when I’m running my virtual...
Have people in your life who push you out the door.Tell them they have a role, even give them a title like ‘Kick my butt cheerleader’ and tell them to ignore you if you complain about running, make faces at them or you act like you don’t like them anymore. ...
My spring marathon is four weeks away, so it's still too soon to say. But I have none of the persistent aches that so frequently dog me and ultimately tanked my performance last year. In addition to giving good running advice, he's been a great cheerleader, giving me the confidence in...
Ditch the Pace-ometer:Stop relying on glances at your watch or that nagging feeling of “am I going too slow?”. Set your desired pace in Pacer, and the app transforms into your own personal cheerleader (or drill sergeant, depending on your goals). ...
I could be your cheerleader and tell you that running is all cuddles, kittens, and rainbows. But it’s not.Running is hard. It’s a contact sport between you and the ground and it can cause some serious damage. My job is to help you become a better runner – healthier, faster, stro...
Be your own best cheerleader! I can’t be the only one that stands a little taller, that runs a little faster when I’m going through a cheer section of a race. You do that for you during workouts and races. Have your mantras, be kind and encouraging to yourself. And by all means...