Do you ever have a goal that seems so unreachable? I run 100KM to 100Mile Ultra Marathons which used to seem completely mind blowing and insurmountable to me. How do I achieve this impossible goal? I changed the story that I told myself. I used to tell myself that I [...]

"The darkest hour is just before the sunrise.” ~ Thomas Fuller Quitting is not easy. Persevering is easier than you think. How? Because we are much more capable and can endure much than we think. Quitting = regret and disempowerment. When we quit we are left wondering what could have [...]

...when you take a different route in life than you intended and end up somewhere spectacular. Have you ever gone off course and/ or made a “mistake” and ended up somewhere unexpected? I’ve done it many times. Life doesn’t always go as perfectly as planned. If you are anything like [...]

Let’s skip quitters day together! Yes, there is a day for that! The second Friday in January is known for being the day that 1/3 people tend to ditch their New Years Resolutions. If you’re anything like me, you’ve set some pretty big goals for the year. I don’t know [...]

New Year’s is here… If you are anything like me, you likely have a long list of your New Year’s resolutions. These resolutions can vary from doubling your income to getting back to a high level of fitness.  Many of us struggle because we come up with new resolutions and [...]

I invite you to pause and let that quote sink in for a moment…. What does it mean to you? What it means to me is that it selfless to be selfish. It’s important to be selfish. That’s right, it’s all about YOU. Why? Because we cannot fill from an [...]

Confidence is a feeling of trust in one’s abilities, qualities, and judgment. It’s what makes or breaks us. Self-confidence might not sound like much but when it comes to your quality of life, confidence is the one of the biggest mental instruments you can use to make it better. Confidence [...]

Life happens! Sometimes the plan fails. Sometimes we fall. It’s not a matter of IF it’s WHEN because it’s part of being human. In my recent 100KM race, my “brilliant” nutrition plan failed. I crashed hard. I fell hard. I swore. I cried. I laughed. I hit the wall and [...]

You can feel your heart pounding in your chest. Sweat dripping off your brow and your legs just about to give out. You want to stop. You want to give up. But you can’t. The finish line is right in front of you and you promised yourself you’re going to [...]

For most people, the bed is their best friend. You come home after a long day and it’s always there for you. Sleep as much as you want and forget about all your problems. Your bed truly does deserve all your love…Or does it? If you’re like most people you [...]

Fear. Some call it the great motivator while for others it’s paralyzing and petrifying. How can you tackle your fear and not let it hold you back? Today I’m going to tell you a story of how I stood in the face of a fearful situation and survived. If I [...]

Let’s turn it around!  Mondays. That dreaded word. Just thinking of getting up on a Monday morning with all the memories of the nice weekend you just had fresh in your mind and knowing that you can’t go back to sleep. That’s enough to turn any smile into a frown. In fact, [...]