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In my years of running I have learned one of the most important realities of personal growth – where there is progress, there is likely a plateau ahead.  Whether it be physical, mental, or some of both, our body does a great job of adapting to what we ask it to do, and we’re not seeingContinue reading “Breaking through plateaus with cross training”

The New Year resolution – is it a fresh start, a new goal, or just a fleeting dream?  We are all guilty, at one time or another, of swinging and missing on our lofty New Year goals.    Running was once a New Year resolution for me, and it’s one that I’ve actually followed throughContinue reading “Resolutions – improve your chances of achieving success!”

This Thanksgiving holiday, many of us are planning to lace it up one more time at whatever Turkey Trot is in our area.  I’ve always enjoyed these “end of year” races – the heavy lifting is over, we’re burning calories in advance of the biggest meal of the year, and this is a victory lap ofContinue reading “Thanksgiving – a time for memories”

“All coaching is, is taking a player where he can’t take himself.” – Bill McCartney One of the most important things I have learned with from my coaches has been the ability to look beyond a single moment, goal or achievement, and focus on the bigger picture.  I was reminded of two important lessons in theContinue reading “Coaching – unlocking your true potential!”

Today is Veterans Day (Remembrance Day in Canada, my home country).  Around the world we honor our Veterans and the men and women who currently serve. As a runner I am proud that the running community takes time to celebrate our heroes, and we do so regularly.  I remember my first ever race – theContinue reading “Remembrance”

Sometimes looking back can sharpen our focus for the road ahead. I recently took a trip down memory lane – I tuned in to ESPN2 on Sunday to watch the 45th running of the New York Marathon.  Few races – or events period – compare to the New York Marathon.  The broadcast brought back a lot ofContinue reading “Looking for inspiration? It may be closer than you think!”

Is it OK to deviate from your strategy?Last weekend I finished my 9th marathon.  After months of training and several quality tune-up races (including a few new PR’s!), I was hopeful for a good day on the course.  The marathon had other ideas.  Runners encountered a number of hills, a concrete path, and a high temperature 15 degreesContinue reading “Agility – a key component to any strategy”

The Highline Canal, designated as a National Landmark Trail, was completed in 1883 to deliver irrigation water to farmers east of Denver.  The 66-mile long canal and maintenance road has been open to non-motorized traffic since 1970, and is home to hundreds of runners, walkers, equestrian enthusiasts, and cyclists on any given day.  It isContinue reading “The Highline Canal – Denver, Colorado”

  “What keeps you going?” That’s a fair question.  Whether business or personal, we’ve set targets and we’ve committed to achieving our goals.  Staying motivated and focus is critical to our success. Famed psychologist Abraham Maslow studied and wrote about human motivation.  Maslow identified foundational needs we all have – water, food, air, for example.  As human beings weContinue reading “Grinding it out”

“The Last Stretch”, New York Marathon, 2014 “Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out”. – Robert Collier A few years ago I was a finish line volunteer at the Denver Marathon.  It was an incredible experience!  Watching thousands of people cross the finish line and celebrate such an awesome accomplishment isContinue reading “Goal Setting – The Most Important Step Forward!”