“This ability to conquer oneself is no doubt the most precious of all things sports bestows.” – Olga Korbut, Four-time Olympic Gold Medalist It was 1996. I was walking through a park with my mom, dad and brother in downtown Atlanta during the Centennial Olympic Games. At age 14, I had no idea I’d be working […] Read more
Nine times out of 10, I’m very good at being an expert juggler. I can typically handle and conquer multiple priorities, commitments and life to-dos while still managing to keep my clothes clean, dinner cooked and the house {mostly} ready for guests. Lately however, I’ve been in that 10 percent area where things don’t quite work so well. […] Read more
Running is something I love. It’s an outlet to break away from stress. It’s a time to feel free and unbridled. It’s a way to see the world … or my neighborhood (over and over and over). It’s time spent with good friends. It’s so many things that make me happy and provide a sense […] Read more
What if I told you that all the things you think you cannot do – or someone else thinks you cannot do – are possible? What if limits don’t really exist? What if our perceived limits are really just unlimited possibilities? I’ve experienced a lot of “can’t” moments during the past decade. I like to think of them […] Read more
As we prepare to celebrate the first day of summer next week, I’m slightly in denial that the summer running season is here. Although it feels like summer most of the year here in Florida, the next few months bring intense heat and humidity that can make running a challenge, even before the sun comes up. […] Read more