Here is a list of techniques that have worked for me in preventing foot pain. I am not a doctor, so these are simply suggestions. As always, the best advice I can give is to seek help from a medical professional in the event of injury, pain, or uncertainty. 8 Ways to Reduce Running Related Foot P... Read More »

I read a quote the other day that really got me thinking about the topic of being courageous and how that helps to gain momentum. No matter if I'm trying to learn something new, create a new habit, or finish a project, momentum is what helps me get it done (plus the use of a checklist!) Here's th... Read More »

Happy 2022! I can assure you that I do not believe in the "new year, new you" mentality. It's a form of self sabotage and it feels icky. But I do fall into the mentality that a lot of goal setting starts at the beginning of the year because races, competitions, vacations happen in the spring. And... Read More »

I have some very exciting news to share. I have created and launched a Digital Program called Run Away From Injury! This is a 6 week program designed to help reduce the risk of injury from repetitive movements like running, walking, biking, and hiking. The key components are pre-recorded videos ... Read More »

I don’t know about you but I have mixed feelings about the holiday season. While there are wonderful things during this time of year like cooler weather, Christmas lights, and traditions. The holidays also come with stress, pressure and let’s face it...family stuff. In preparation for this holi... Read More »

So I was a little late jumping on the Ted Lasso bandwagon, but I am sure glad I finally did! That show is full of wise words and wonderful humor. One of Ted's quotes that really stuck out for me was talking about warm ups because it's TRUE! Whether you are about to go for a run, lift weights, or... Read More »

Do you ever get an email or see a message on social media that seems to be aimed directly at you? That happened to me last week. I received an email reminder for a marketing webinar I signed up to attend. Inside that email was a message in italics that asked... "How often do I hold myself back fr... Read More »

Hello awesome human! By now, I'm sure we've all heard about a few athletes in these current Olympics who have struggled with mental health and burnout. Unfortunately, this is all too common for these elite athletes who's livelihood is based around how good they are in sports. But what about the ... Read More »

Hello hello! I don't know about you, but I have a really hard time getting my body to cooperate first thing in the morning. There is no rolling out of bed and going for a walk (or any exercise for that matter) for me. I have to prep my body to be functional, and that starts with a hot shower. Yep... Read More »

Ankles are such an abused part of our bodies. Just think back to how many times you have rolled, twisted, or broken one (or both) of them. I am definitely guilty of that! Rarely do people do any sort of warm up or stretch for their ankles prior to an activity, nor do they do much afterwards. This... Read More »

Helllllllllllo! Did you know when I teach yoga, I start the class off by asking if there are any parts of the body that need some attention? Wanna guess what is always mentioned? Hips. The hips and pelvis are a complex part of the body that gets cranky quickly, making life and activity challengin... Read More »

Yoga for Athletes is a growing trend. And for good reason (we'll get to that later). But what does that really mean? If you do a Google search for "yoga for athletes" you tend to get a lot of stock photos of fit people doing yoga poses, or articles and pdfs about the 10 best yoga poses for athlet... Read More »

When I first started running on a regular basis (some 10+ years ago), I quickly noticed the tell-tell signs of being a runner - calf tightness, increased low back discomfort, and I kind of walked like an old lady after I had been sitting for awhile. I just couldn't quite understand why I was feel... Read More »

Hi! It's me again. As more and more people start taking yoga it becomes harder for individual teachers to stand out from masses. Students are drawn to taking free yoga classes on YouTube (because it is, well, free), but that often times leads to students taking classes/styles that may not be the ... Read More »