Archive For The “Inspiration” Category

How To Be a Running Mom

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Do you aspire to be a “Running Mom?” Many moms want to be runners, but aren’t quite sure how to be runners. It’s a little bit daunting. The fear of pain, sweat, and perhaps blood, prevents many moms from ever giving running a fair chance. Running shoes should come with a How To Manual. Really. […]

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I Love Running. I Hate Running. I Love Running.

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Running. Do you love it? Do you hate it? I posed this question on Facebook the other day and I was so surprised by the positive response. In all my years as a trainer and a runner, I would estimate 75% of women tell me they HATE running. Then I ask on Facebook, “Running. Love […]

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10 Tips to Establishing a Fitness Routine

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For most moms the hardest part of “Finding Fitness” is creating a routine. With a life that is predictably unpredictable and chaotic and often not really your own, it makes sense that establishing a fitness routine might feel unmanageable. However, I have taught many, many moms how to do it and do it well. Finding […]

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When Life is NOT a Cake Walk

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Many of you know I landed in San Diego last week just as the citywide blackout hit. It caused quite a scene of events. There was no power at the airport when we landed, so we were told we’d have to sit on the tarmac for a bit. It turned out to only be a […]

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Get your derriere out of the air!

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Yes, that is my rear and yes, I’m hanging helplessly out of a tree. What you can’t see is

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Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable

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One of my favorite personal and professional mottos is “Get comfortable with being uncomfortable.” I have used this phrase in many moments of fear, doubt and shear panic: when training for an event that seemed undoable, when starting a new job, when going back to school, when going on my first date with my husband. […]

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