In The Long Run Thoughts and BELIEFS: (BELIEF is my chosen word for 2026 - what is yours?) Hello Reader, It's that time again: I love choosing a word for the New Year because it's free, there's no pressure/deadline (well, before December 31st), and it's NOT a resolution! Jon Gordon, the author of the book says, "It's a vision or theme for the year and will help you become." "Your word shapes your character, your character influences your actions, and your actions influence others. I chose the...
17 days ago • 3 min read
Jumpstartrunning Presents: In The Long Run IMPACTful THOUGHTS: (IMPACT was my chosen word for 2025 - what was yours?) Hello Reader, A few months ago, I attended a women’s gathering in Boulder where someone casually mentioned the Chinese zodiac. Apparently, 2025 is the Year of the Snake, and 2026 is the Year of the Horse. Many of the women nodded knowingly — I was waiting for further context, but no one elaborated. After the event, I went home and looked it up. Here’s what I found: 🐍 The Snake...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Jumpstartrunning Presents: In The Long Run IMPACTful THOUGHTS: (IMPACT is my chosen word for 2025 - what was yours?) Hello Reader, It's Christmas Eve, and I'm visiting family at my parents beautiful log home in Pueblo, CO. I was thinking about an email from one of my favorite entrepreneurs, Amy Porterfield: "This is the week to unplug. ❤️ To be with your people. 💚 To laugh way too loud. ❤️ To play games that get a little out of hand. 💚 To eat alllll the food. ❤️ To enjoy slow mornings without...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Jumpstartrunning Presents: In The Long Run IMPACTful THOUGHTS: (IMPACT is my chosen word for 2025 - what was yours?) Hello Reader, I see you, runner. The “runner” comes out in all of us this time of year—running through our thoughts, finances, to-do lists, and patience. When you’re trying to “do all the things” in preparation for the holidays, I want to remind you of the most important gift you can give yourself: grace over perfection. If your routine feels a little off right now, you’re not...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Jumpstartrunning Presents: In The Long Run IMPACTful THOUGHTS: (IMPACT is my chosen word for 2025 - what was yours?) Hello Reader, A friend of mine was kind enough to let me know he signed up for the 7 Days of Mobility, but wished he had access to the 5 exercises I described in my previous email. He was 100% right! Today, I had fun at the local track making these videos and I must say - THEY ARE NOT EASY. Start slow, and see how you feel. I value your feedback always - if you have any...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Jumpstartrunning Presents: In The Long Run IMPACTful THOUGHTS: (IMPACT is my chosen word for 2025 - what was yours?) Hello Reader, Yep, it's that time of year. If you wake up already feeling behind, or can’t even remember Thanksgiving (shoutout to all you Turkey Trotters!), you’re not alone. I’m out in Arizona until December 21, and even my packing needed a strategy. My movement plan before I left? Grace, space, and (no) pace. One day, I said I’d run “later” and… didn’t. Instead of beating...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Jumpstartrunning Presents: In The Long Run IMPACTful THOUGHTS: (IMPACT is my chosen word for 2025 - what was yours?) Hello Reader, I'm not sure about you, but lately I've had moments where I've felt like this: Luckily, physical activity is one of the best ways to offload stress. Not just running, but even a ten minute walk can change your physiology. Unfortunately, sometimes all of the stress gets "stuck" in our body, restricts our mobility and impairs running. This can lead to even more...
2 months ago • 6 min read
Jumpstartrunning Presents: In The Long Run IMPACTful THOUGHTS: (IMPACT is my chosen word for 2025 - what was yours?) Hello Reader, Anytime I start with a new client, I ask about their goals. If they are training for a race, I want to know if they are seeking completion, performance, or a combination of the two. Each runner has a different "WHY" behind their intention of signing up for a challenge like the marathon. The more I understand their "why", it helps us both. I had a virtual call with...
3 months ago • 3 min read
Jumpstartrunning Presents: In The Long Run IMPACTful THOUGHTS: (IMPACT is my chosen word for 2025 - what was yours?) Hello Reader, History was made a few weeks ago at the 2025 Chicago Marathon. Conner Mantz broke American Marathon Record at 2:04:43, which is 4:45 minutes per mile. The crazy thing? HE WAS FOURTH PLACE OVERALL EVEN AT THIS PACE! The overall male winner came in at 2:02:23 - I'll let you do the math in case you want to train to win for next year. Best part of Chicago Marathon -...
3 months ago • 3 min read