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The Cancer Catalyst

Jennifer Yanazzo • Oct 1st, 2009 • Category: Featured Athlete Story

by Jennifer Yanazzo, Mountain Bike Racer
My best friend RJ was at my house recently when she calmly and casually handed me a piece of paper with pink marker on it. “Check this out,” she said. I proceeded to read it. It was a list of every blood-related member of her family that is battling, has battled, or has succumbed to cancer. I was well aware of her family history. Because of my own battle with breast cancer, it was a common topic of conversation between us…


Inspiration and Passion

Jennifer Yanazzo • May 5th, 2009 • Category: Cycling, Tips From a Pro

by Jennifer Yanazzo, Mountain Bike Racer
An amazing power we possess as human beings is the ability to inspire others. We are the only animal on the planet that has the brain capacity to influence others. How we choose to do this is one part learning experience, one part personality, one part strength and one part courage. People carry with them experiences both good and bad. I choose to believe that all experiences have the power to change us…


Overtraining and Balance

Jennifer Yanazzo • Mar 12th, 2009 • Category: Cycling, Gym+Training

by Jennifer Yanazzo, Mountain Bike Racer
The keen ability to know when life has become unbalanced has always been a challenge for me as a teacher, wife and especially as an athlete. I have a history peppered with bouts of overtraining for mountain bike racing or triathlon, often compounded by work challenges, home life…