A Week in My Life – Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023 For work, NONE! Years ago, I made a commitment to work-free weekends. When you’re self-employed, it’s easy to make every day a workday. But have real, full, relaxing, freedom-filled weekends are SO important! I value that time. It gives me brain space to focus on
Two weeks ago, I started my “A Week in My Life” series by posting up what a typical Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday look like for me in terms of: Training-work-life balance Daily nutrition Rest & recovery How I spend my free time I did this not so that you can compare your days to mine…but rather
My weeks are VERY varied – both for work & workout schedules. Currently I’m currently training for three events: the 13-mi run of Ironman 70.3 Oregon in July, the 41-mi Timberline Trail hike over Labor Day & riding the 34-mi Whole Enchilada Trail in Sept. As a general rule I try to keep bedtime &
A Week in My Life – Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023 For work, Wednesdays are a combo of in-person appts & computer work. I often take this day as a Rest Day because Tues’ are when I do my longer run. But, since I made yesterday a Rest Day, I was ready to exercise…and my Oura
A Week in My Life – Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023 For work, Tuesdays are a long day – I start at 5:30AM & finish at 6:00PM. Thank goodness I have a partner who’s willing to cook dinner for me!! Whew…! Normally I like to do my long interval run on Tuesdays. But, despite my decent
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
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