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
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
“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
Happy New Year!! Here’s to the BEST change I made in 2022! The start of a new year finds many folks setting goals, making resolutions & thinking about things they’d like to change. Maybe this is you too?? It really is a good thing to evaluate where your current trajectory will put you in the
“There are many great benefits of deep tissue sports massage…especially when accompanied by other methodologies like assisted-resistive stretching & deep tissue work on a muscle & its opposing muscle. Electrical Stimulation (or e-stim) is another modality that is less invasive, but quite helpful for working on damaged/torn tissue/muscle & for releasing extremely tight muscle tissue
Ok, you Endurance Athlete…yes, YOU! I know how much you LOVE your long cardio workouts. I know how much you LOVE your mileage. I know how much you LOVE your volume. I too look forward to my long swims & long runs. But we’re all getting older. And that means we absolutely need to shift
“NEVER STOP TRYING. A quest for the top of the podium. If you know me, I am not the most talented athlete, but I will train hard & not give up. I believe in my coach & the training program. Even if I disagree with the volume of running the past few months, I managed
I came across a quote the other day that got me thinking. The truth may be puzzling. It may take some work to grapple with. It may be counterintuitive. Carl Sagan The older I get the more I agree with this concept that life is counterintuitive. The more life I live the less secure I
“Whether you’re an athlete or an everyday exerciser, often overlooked is the role that tight pelvic floor muscles play in creating pain or dysfunction. As a physical therapist with additional training in pelvic floor rehabilitation, a passion of mine is working with patients on pelvic floor health. There are many reasons someone may seek pelvic