Doing it Nervous: Racing on Empty and Doing New Things

Plans, Not Perfection: A Race Report for Peachtree

Today's episode is a trip/race report from my recent visit to Atlanta, GA to run the Peachtree Road Race. The weekend had some ups and downs, but the race was AMAZING and I was reminded how important it is to accept and move on when things don't or can't go just as you planned. If you enjoy hearing about races and travel adventures, you'll enjoy this one!

The Plateau Nobody Talks About

Today's show is about feeling like you're at a plateau, in training or in any other thing you are putting effort and energy into. I'll share how I have felt this way recently in my swim training and in the making of the show itself, and how I'm working on my mindset and shifting toward seeing it as something to accept (and perhaps even embrace) versus something that needs to be overcome. I will also share a bit about how I approach and enjoy traveling and training or racing when I do. This includes my recent family beach vacation and how I incorporated triathlon training while I was there, and several upcoming events that I'm traveling to. If you have ever felt stuck in a state of stagnation, like you aren't making progress, this episode will resonate.

Hard Things and Dirt Roads

This week, I'm recapping my first big gravel cycling adventure, sharing thoughts about the newly announced Springtime Surprise themes (and dates?!) from RunDisney, and talking about a lesson that's been on my mind lately; sometimes training is about so much more than race day. Whether it's a steep gravel climb you didn't expect or a challenge in life that shows up without warning, endurance sports have a way of teaching us how to keep moving forward when things get hard. In this episode, I'm reflecting on the confidence that comes from trying new things, the mental skills we build through training, and why every mile might be preparing us for more than we realize. We'll talk gravel, Disney, mindset, and the surprising ways our riding, running, and racinghelp us navigate life's unexpected twists and turns.

New Roads, New Races, New Rides

This week's episode recaps the many big adventures of the recent week. We'll discuss how the take-2 attempt at registration for Princess Half Marathon Weekend went. Then I will share a detailed race report from my FIRST triathlon. And lastly discuss my newest new adventure--gravel riding! The theme of it all is how embracing and challenging yourself to do new things or new adventures makes life exciting and fun, and I hope it encourages you to try something new in your own life, whether it's a race or a run or something else entirely.

Princess Panic, Pivots, and Possibilities

The Princess Half Marathon registration day was a mess, and like a lot of runners, I found myself on a roller coaster of excitement, frustration, and uncertainty. This week I'm talking about how I try to handle those moments when plans change unexpectedly--and why disappointment doesn't always have to be the end of the story. I'm also sharing highlights from my recent Disney trip, including a fun "Disney run" adventure, trying the new attractions, and discovering a trip without race weekend chaos (and with actual sleep!) has it's own kind of magic. Plus, with my first triathlon right around the corner, I'm reflecting on nerves, excitement, and what it means to stay open to new possibilities even when things don't unfold as we expected. Sometimes a closed door really does lead somewhere interesting.