Tag Archives: training takes time

Celebrate Awesome, Expect Good & Question Meh

“Celebrate Awesome, Expect Good & Question Meh” by Coach Michelle

Every athlete knows this scenario.  You head out the door for your workout & within 15-30’ish minutes you know…you know whether it’s going to be an awesome workout, a good workout or just a meh workout.  As a coach I wish my athletes could have awesome workouts every time.  As an athlete I wish I

Read More

Finishing What You Started

Here’s a question for you:  How many times have you tried to learn something?  Once, twice, three times?  More?  My guess is that “once” is the answer most of us would give.  Maybe it’s time to consider finishing what you started! It’s really common to give something the good ol’ college try…find out that it’s more complicated,

Read More

“Train Yourself Into & Out of Shape” by Coach Michelle

I’m sure many of you know The Byrds song, “Turn! Turn! Turn!”.  If you aren’t familiar with it, please take a listen…especially to those awesome lyrics!  The lyrics suggest that all things will change, nothing should stay the same & that life is about dynamic movement – “To everything turn! turn! turn!”  They perfectly sum

Read More

What Will YOU Give Up for Your Race?

In our world of “get it quick” immediate gratification focus, it’s easy to forget that some things take time…sometimes they take A LOT of time.  Endurance training is one of those things.  It takes months (preferably years, actually) to get all the pieces aligned just right for a successful race day.  And since Time is

Read More

“Taking It Slow” by Coach Michelle

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

Read More