It’s all in your head! Yep, I totally 100% absolutely agree with that statement. It really is ALL in your head! Or…at least in your brain! Our success in any area is so very dependent upon what’s running around in the space between our ears. How you think about things has such a strong influence
There’s nothing better than watching an athlete “get it”. Their eyes light up, they get a big grin on their face & they often say something like “Oh my goodness! NOW it all makes sense!” That’s the fun part. The hard part, however, is staying with it long enough to “get it”. That wonderful experience –
American society is obsessed with looking younger. Just take a look at commercials, ads & billboards & you’ll see companies selling all sorts of anti-aging creams, lotions, wrinkle removers, fat dissolvers, nutritional supplements & guaranteed-to-make-you-younger exercise fads. With all these options just a mouse click away, you could easily spend a fortune chasing “the younger
Pumpkin…my favorite Fall treat! And I’m not kidding when I say that! So, when the air gets crisp & cold, I look for any & all ways to serve pumpkin. Over these years these Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting have definitely been a go-to recipe. They’re so easy & fast! You can hand mix
There’s nothing like a local Ironman to bring the triathletes (and triathlete wanna-be’s) out of the woodwork. And so, with the return of Ironman 70.3 Boise, the phone calls & emails are starting to come in from folks looking for training help. It’s awesome! I love the energy & the desire of each person interested
In keeping with the comfort food trend (see last week’s recipe for Slow-Cooker Pork Posole), here’s a super-fast, super-easy, super-delish idea for dinner. Picadillo is a traditional dish in many Latin countries that combines ground meat with tomatoes & spices. Each region celebrates their own version – Costa Rica includes starchy vegetables, Dominican Republic tops
I met with a new athlete this week who relayed a story that reminded me of something that I did way back in my early self-coached triathlon years. As we talked through the athlete’s training & racing history, they told me of a recent surprise that they had on race day. They had been doing
Oh, it’s definitely feeling Fall’ish out there! The leaves are all shades of yellow, orange & red & there’s a crispness in the air that signals it’s time to pull out pants & long sleeves. It’s time to get cozy!!! And that definitely includes food changes that lean towards more soups & stews, hearty main
What it is about open water (OW) that causes some folks anxiety? The darkness? That there’s no floor to stand on? The fish? Yes, all of these reasons are valid. But I truly believe that the stress people feel in OW has more to do with trust (or lack thereof) in their own swimming abilities. Simply
Committing to your 1st Ironman race is always a bit nerve-racking. Even if you’ve done lots of single sport & multisport races…there are still so many unknowns…so many questions. How will I find the time to train? How much training will I need to do? Will my body hold up to the training volumes? What