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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...