I wonder how many race decision are made under the influence of alcohol. I was already three kir royals deep, celebrating Devon’s epic finish at the Olympic Trials in Houston, when conversation turned my direction. “So are you doing San Diego?” I am sitting with Devon Crosby Helms, Larissa Polischuk, Nathan Yanko, Brett Rivers, Georgia Young, and [...]
Imposter Syndrome
January 19, 2012 By 48 Comments
I’ve yet to meet someone who doesn’t suffer from some form or degree of imposter syndrome. For me, it started with an acceptance to a university my guidance counselor said I had zero chance of getting into. I spent four years there thinking that someone made a mistake by letting me in. Years later, when [...]
My Favorite Run Areas
October 18, 2011 By 9 Comments
When I am training for a triathlon, I need to find areas to run at different distances. I am very fortunate to have numerous different run areas close to my home. For track sessions I can go two blocks to the track at Carlmont High School in Belmont. The track has a nice rubberized surface [...]
Smart Girls Run
June 2, 2011 By 27 Comments
“As a coach, do you think people would be interested in hiring someone who isn’t a speedster?” A friend of mine posed this question… more »
How to Be Mentally Strong
May 23, 2011 By 17 Comments
I hit my first mental funk at about mile nine of the Boston Marathon on April 18, 2011. At this point in the game, I could hardly pump my fist and yell, “Go self! Only fifteen miles left!” Fifteen miles is still just too far away from the almighty finish line. I knew it was [...]
Train for Athleta Iron Girl
April 22, 2011 By 6 Comments
It’s time to commit to an Athleta Iron Girl race! This fun, inclusive series includes running races from the 5K to the half marathon, sprint triathlons, and even a duathlon (run/bike/run). Maybe you saw my three-part series on getting started in triathlon last year and were intrigued, but didn’t commit to a race. What are [...]
Race Recap: More/Fitness Half Marthon
April 19, 2011 By 10 Comments
Running. For some of us it is our joy. For others, the idea of running one mile, let alone 13.1 miles, conjures up a dread akin to having to appear in traffic court (as I did this morning!). I fall somewhere in the middle of those two extremes, although over the years my reluctance has [...]
Run Your First Marathon. I Dare You.
April 4, 2011 By 24 Comments
Even for Phoenix, Arizona, it was freezing at 5:00 a.m. as I stood shivering in the darkness. Surrounded by 7,000 strangers, I wasn’t exactly alone, but I felt that way. Two hours prior I had left the security and warmth of my family and cozy hotel room to make my way to the start line [...]
Yoga for Runners
March 14, 2011 By 9 Comments
Many of my favorite yoga clients are runners. Often the runner’s initial reaction to yoga is that it is a necessary evil that they have been told will target problematic areas of their body that hinder their ability to run long distances. So they sigh and with reluctance show up in my studio. But eventually, [...]
The Spirit of Iron Girl: Meet Judy Molnar
March 10, 2011 By 9 Comments
If you aren’t familiar with Iron Girl®, imagine this: thirteen events, nationwide, ranging from a 5K run walk all the way to a full grueling triathlon. And they’re all just for women. The Iron Girl mission to empower women toward a healthy lifestyle inspires us and resonates with our values. It’s a whole new angle [...]
