To everything, there is a season. Today's episode I give a full race report for the Philly Distance Run Half Marathon. It was a great race and I had an amazing run. I'll talk about how I went into it and got through it mentally, and also about how to approach races (or anything) with a mix of planning and goals as well as the willingness and readiness to adjust and change your plan when you need to.

The runDisney season is fast (or....not so fast) approaching, and I've been thinking about how often I feel like I'm waiting. Waiting for the event, waiting for the weather to change, a season to change, a package to arrive. Today's show talks about the way you can both be waiting AND enjoying the present meanwhile. This show will cover:

--The things I (and you) may do to prepare and get excited while waiting for a runDisney weekend

--The wait for something new including the enjoyment of something already there (for me that has to do with bikes!)

--And doing races through the year that aren't necessarily a focus for training or a goal race....until they are!

If you are also waiting for some fun things you know are coming around the corner, or have a race you are excited for coming up, you'll enjoy this one!

Ever find yourself facing the decision to NOT do a thing that your past self had decided you would do?

In this week's episode I'll share about some recent decisions I've made to either change my plan or go forward with resistance to doing something that feels scary, and how those are different things. If you struggle to say "this won't work for me anymore," even when it's absolutely true, this one's for you.

Today's episode includes a recap of the 10K race I "accidentally" PR'd, and what happens when we stop overthinking, hold nothing back, and just go for it. I'll also share a story from a young listener that perfectly captures that same spirit. If you've ever felt yourself needing to let go of fear and hesitation and just SEND IT, this one's for you.

In today's episode I will recap my trip to Chicago to do the Chicago Olympic Triathlon. I had an amazing trip and race and absolutely fell in love with this city! I'll tell you all about the ups and downs and stresses and successes of this trip and race. Hope you enjoy it!

What matters to you most when you plan a trip to Disney and/or for a race or other endurance event?

Today I discuss things to consider in choosing your resort at Disney, and the excitement of planning for a trip that centers around a race but also offers a chance to have an adventure!

So you are registered for a runDisney race (or races!).....what should you do now?

In this episode I'll talk about how I approach the different seasons of training and racing through the year, and specifically the first steps I take when starting a new runDisney season. Whether you are a seasoned runDisney runner or this will be your first season, this episode will help you get excited as you start planning and dreaming about your trip!

This episode is a race report for my first Olympic distance triathlon that I did at the end of my family's beach vacation in Delaware. I'll share highlights of the race and why it matters so much to have support from friends and family in whatever endeavor you are focused on.

In this episode I'll share an update after two of my friends recently finished Ironman Lake Placid. Their races made me think about goals, and how different it feels to be focused on your performance vs the type of experience you want. I'll talk about my upcoming race and my intention to focus on having an easy, low stress, low pressure practice "race." If you haven't thought to much about what goals you might set other than "finish" and "PR" this might give you some other ideas!

Today's episode discussed how to builds confidence and learn to perform through practice and experience. I will share some stories of friends of mine who are heading to daunting starting lines. I also share the very impressive story of a 13 year old listener who demonstrated the impressive mental ability to run your planned race in the face of competition. I also share my plans to try and build my own confidence in preparation for my current "A Race" the Chicago Triathlon that's coming up in August. If you've ever shown up to a start-line scared and anxious despite knowing you are prepared for the race, or if you've ever tried to run your race your way with people around you tempting you not to--this one's for you!