I want to talk about a tactic that has worked wonders for me for races (and I don’t take credit for it, I was inspired by Serena Williams, Deena Kastor, Roger Federer and author Nir Eyal.) It’s visualizing obstacles that may come your way in running, or really any life task. I think a mix up in the term “visualization” is the assumption that it means “manifestation” which is often a mystical kind of practice that is construed as thinking about something until it happens. But visualization...

A common thread I’ve heard this winter is a lack of motivation for running, working out, and just generally pursuing goals. It could be winter blues, but honestly this type of feeling can strike any time of year. This is completely normal. It’s a sign you may be close to burnout, and you need a mental break. It’s normal to not always feel like you’re in tip top shape. It IS normal to feel like every workout you’ve had for the past 2 weeks was a 4/10. If you’re feeling this way, do not blame...

Usually when I see a client for the first time, I’ll have them try out an exercise and they’ll typically stop at 10 reps. This is because we’re all conditioned to think 3 sets of 10 is what we should do when we work out. While 10 is a pretty number (I personally like 11 better, though!) other rep ranges are just as (or more!) effective at getting the results you’re after. If you’ve ever trained for a race using a training plan or a coach, you may have heard them say “go at your easy pace.”...