Doubt will take any chance it can to cause you to question what you’re trying to do. At the end of a busy week an attempt at a long run might make you wonder how you can ever complete twice the distance in a race. That’s why it’s called training. We are dealing with the [...]
Nourishing yourself has benefits beyond your initial consideration. When you eat well and exercise, your mental focus improves. Your mood improves and the people around you get inspired by your desire to live the best life you can. Your kids will practice the lifestyle that you are living out daily; don’t you want them to [...]
When you feel like you’re not measuring up in life, consider the characteristics that you do have. Be generous and kind. Give yourself the same pep talk you would give anyone else. ~trvw
When you don’t know what to do, do something. It’s the only way to make things happen. It doesn’t have to be earth shattering, but taking action will help you gain ground on your goals. Need a start? Write down one thing you want to happen in your life (even if it’s crazy), one solution [...]
Many runners will line up to run for an Independence Day race. Locally, there is an annual Freedom Run to celebrate the special time of year as well as raise funds to benefit a women’s center. The words “freedom” and “run” are powerful enough to provide a spark of energy that you can use any time [...]
Sometimes no matter how hard we try, an outcome is less than our expectations. This is the best time to keep trying. This is not failure, but opportunity to learn and overcome obstacles. Fight, learn, overcome! (repeat) ~trvw
Exercising with a partner is nice, but consider going at it alone once in awhile. Get A (Good) Workout Buddy referenced the great benefits of pairing up, but focusing on a workout by yourself has rewards as well. It’s a great feeling to know that you had the discipline to start, push, and finish all on [...]
Many people benefit by having a fitness partner. Teaming up has social benefits and is also motivating to be accountable to one another. It’s important to have a buddy that is encouraging, reliable, and helps maximize the time you have together to get a great workout. Got a good one? Are YOU a good workout [...]
This time of year emotions can be intense. People feel pressure to do more than usual and schedules are packed. However, now is a great time to concentrate on getting exercise and eating a good diet. The weather can make workouts difficult, the holiday parties test temptation, and time crunches seem to double from now [...]
Sometimes when we feel stuck and we are spinning our wheels so fast trying to get moving, we need to stop. Harness some energy, then give it another go. Pausing can let us establish our footing and power forward to reach our goals. ~trvw
