Mindset

Jan 16, 20233 min read

7 Steps to Making a Great Comeback

I’ve had many comebacks, like losing 50 pounds after my twins and getting my strength and stamina back after a three-week illness that...

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Nov 18, 20213 min read

3 Strategies for Staying Healthy During the Holidays

The holidays. We look forward to them with excitement and also some fear and trepidation. While they are a wonderful time to gather...

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Jan 10, 20212 min read

Great Expectations - 5 Tips to Help You Through the First Phase of Hiking Training

I coach a lot of hikers and the path to prime hiking fitness is pretty predictable. I call the first phase of fitness Great...

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Sep 23, 20202 min read

Do these 6 things when you're hiking over your head.

Despite our best planning, sometimes we bite off a little more than we can chew. Here are some strategies for when the trail proves a...

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Aug 5, 20202 min read

3 things keeping you from fulfilling your dreams

The list of excuses is long and distinguished. You can’t do…insert your hiking, fitness, or adventure dream here…because: 1. My old...

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Jul 24, 20203 min read

My daughter said this on the trail and stopped me in my tracks.

If my daughter said while hiking, “My pack is too heavy,” I would stop and adjust the fit or redistribute the weight to make her burden...

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May 27, 20203 min read

Do these 5 things to stay motivated to train

Most people think of hiking as recreational, and it is! But, it's also an athletic activity. The same type of injuries that sideline...

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Mar 5, 20203 min read

4 mindset hacks to turn a disappointing hike into a fave memory

We were climbing the tallest mountain in the eastern United States and didn’t expect what we found at the top. Hiking resembles life in...

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