Thought I was really on the mend yesterday. Turns out I was wrong. Went to bed feeling bloated after dinner, woke up to diarrhea this morning. All day. So frustrating. I struggle a bit with depression and when I’m sick it shows up. It could be feeding off the fact that I am really … More This bug is holding on
There are a lot of ways this title could go but I’m referencing the fact that I came down with some (hopefully) 24 hour bug yesterday when I got to work and I chose to go home rather than stay the full day. I did the same again today. I don’t feel guilty about it … More Choosing to take care of me
What a difference 12 hours makes. A decent night’s sleep, some food and I feel so much better. Yes, yesterday was all about doing things regardless of how you feel, but it’s so nice to feel good and do them! Sleep is the most under rated recovery, health enhancing, beauty treatment, brain boosting tool … More sleeeeeeep
I don’t feel like writing right now. I had a busy day doing a lot of things that I didn’t necessarily want to do, under a time pressure that I didn’t enjoy. At all. All I want to do now is watch silly YouTube videos and go down some rabbit hole on either nutrition, training … More Are you a gondola?
A subtle shift that I’ve been working on in my training and in my life is sticking to those small decisions and commitments that I make. Meaning no compromising or rewriting workouts or changing plans because it will make something easier. I’m not talking about things like doing the laundry or getting my husband to … More The little decisions
I’m doing a run focus right now. We are going with some volume which is new for me. The focus has always been on a balanced mix with the emphasis on speed and strength development along with race specific volume. But I’ve never really become a faster runner doing that. I’ll have moments or … More Left side, Right side
Maybe it’s because it’s foremost on my mind but I continually run into reminders that addressing my mind and the limitations it lays on me is essential if I am ever going to live the life I want. I want to achieve lofty goals: qualify for Kona, start a full time coaching business, write, be … More Messy brain
I listen to a lot of podcasts. On a recent one the two speakers were discussing what it takes to achieve at the highest level of sport. In this case triathlon. Their topic today was about the need to show up for training. To show up with a best effort mindset for all … More Best Effort. Period
Today was the first training day for 2017 season. That was my first thought as I dropped into the pool and pushed off the wall. The water was on the cold side and, as I always do, told myself the worst experience of the cold would be the first push off. Just go and it … More Back on schedule
At least I can finally spell it right on the first try. It’s been a good vacation and with our plane not leaving until 10pm I’m committed to making this a full vacation day. It is, however, hard not to acknowledge that tomorrow evening I will be back in my own house on the other … More Last day in Kauai
Tri Going For It! 