This post is for anybody out there who might be dealing with achilles tendon issues. I had a 2+ year journey dealing with this and completed my first 50 miler in 2023 while continuing to rehab my achilles safely. Today, I can run pain-free!
Your mind is a powerful tool! I’m sure you’ve heard this a million times, but it is so important to understand.
From the moment you are born, everything you see, word you hear, or experience you have is recorded into your brain! All of these things shape your mindset!
So often when we approach training for an upcoming race or event, many of us put so much emphasis on the physical aspect of training. There is such a huge range of obstacles that can occur because of training or lack thereof: feeling unmotivated to run, not performing as you’d like to be, anticipation or worries about a particular race/event, etc. The list goes on…
When you hear the word “competitive” as it relates to being a runner, what do you think? I’d be willing to bet that you probably thought of professional runners, sub elites, those who are at the front of the pack in races that you attend, or men. And I’d be willing to bet that you’re not alone in this thinking.
I’ll start by stating that there is no one-size-fits-all training plan, however, having some foundation to start with can be very helpful. I also want to address that hiring a coach can also be a financial barrier for many, and to create inclusivity in the sport I believe making resources accessible for all is important.
Blissful Balance… sounds nice doesn’t it? But how do we, as moms, sisters, spouses find this so-called Balance? By understanding our hormones…
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