A Week in My Life: A Day-by-Day Look No Comparisons. This is a KEY concept that I try to live by & help my athletes accept. It’s easy to understand the risks of comparing ourselves to others. We’re all unique individuals which means that what works for one won’t necessarily work the same way for
It’s starting to feel like Spring is a-comin’! The robins are filling the trees & warmer temps are getting me excited to be outside. I LOVE this time of year! I also LOVE the change in foods that Spring brings. It’s finally time to step away from the winter squashes & instead fill my grocery
Running your first marathon can be awesome…or not. Recently Deb Ausman completed her first marathon. Take as read as she details “What I Learned from My First Marathon Experience”! “I’ve been a runner since I was 14 yrs old, but I’ve never wanted to run a marathon. I always said that I love running too
It’s not St. Patty’s Day yet, but this wonderful recipe gets me thinking about Irish dishes! This dish comes together in a snap making it perfect for hurried weeknight dinners. And I guarantee everyone in your house will love it…even if they’re not Irish! Ingredients 1 lb boneless pork chops 3 T butter, divided 1 t
Take a moment & think back to high school or college. It’s the night before the final exam. What are you doing? Are you taking it slow by reviewing your notes & getting to bed early? Or are you pulling an “all-nighter” to cram in as much info as possible? I think I can safely
I love gnocchi! Those little pillows of flour & potato are delish! But I hardly ever make them because they are so intricate & time-consuming. That’s why I’m so excited that I found this version! Roman gnocchi are bigger in size, baked, utilize fewer ingredients & therefore are much more accessible for a weeknight dinner.
“No man is more unhappy than he who never faces adversity. For he is not permitted to prove himself. – Seneca The whole point of doing hard things is to experience a struggle & a bit of suffering. What will we remember at the end of our lives? The chill, easy, monotonous moments? Or will
Which is more important? Inborn talent or dedication? I would argue that perseverance & tenacity are the keys to success. As a swim coach I RARELY am asked to help someone learn the Butterfly stroke. Most swimmers stay far, far, FAR away from it because, if not done correctly, it’s truly exhausting. Of the four
I saw these A-DOR-ABLE eggplants in the store the other day. They were labeled “Indian Eggplants”…which I had never heard of. So, I looked up a recipe right there at WinCo & brought a few home! Super tasty & quite fun! If you can find these at your store, give ’em a try! Ingredients 1″
If you’ve tried to learn a skill over internet (music lessons, dance instruction, singing lessons) you may agree that virtual learning is challenging. Even with awesome available technology (like Zoom), technique help is most efficiently done in-person with hands-on direct feedback. But recently I’ve experimented with remote swim lessons which really work! Sometimes we just don’t