Hello from Florida! Penn AC’s spring training trip is well underway. I’m knee-deep in three-a-day training sessions and living with four other women on the team—two things I haven’t done since college and never really expected to do again! For me, the trip started with a week at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota and will… Read More >>>
Mental Strength
Work in Progress
A theme keeps popping up in the articles and blog posts I’ve been reading. I repeatedly see words like insecurity, self-doubt, anxiety and fear. I’m tired of talking about these things, to be honest. With the holidays coming, I’ve wanted to write something fun, and spent the better part of November resisting more thought on… Read More >>>
Fall Reset
It’s a new year, folks! I love the start of the training year. Calm replaces the urgency and momentum of summer racing. Yet there’s an excitement and anticipation for the work and opportunity that accompany the year ahead. It’s a time to reset, start fresh and look forward, as well as reflect on the season… Read More >>>
Letter to a Friend
Dear Friend, You told me you looked up to me and I felt a sense of peace. You see, I strive to train and race with integrity just like any tangible goal. Your words felt like testament to that. And, spoken in a moment of honesty, by someone who’s not just friend but also a… Read More >>>
Change
I am scared. I am strong. I am brave. I’m excited. I’m liberated. I’m proud of making a hard decision. I’m proud of acting on my own behalf. I hate change. I hate phone calls. I’m nervous. But I feel good… Confident… Nervous… I said that already… Certain. Yes, nervous but certain. Nervous about a… Read More >>>
