In The Long Run Thoughts and BELIEFS: (BELIEF is my chosen word for 2026 - what is yours?) Hello Reader, My apologies for another email. The link didn't work for the best part of the email! Enjoy 🎶 If you (or someone you know) are interested in learning more about JSR Coaching/Injury or Performance Consult - hit reply, and we'll have a chat! CLICK HERE TO WORK WITH COACH NIKKI Thank you so much for reading, and please forward this to your friends! Have a question or a topic request? CONTACT...
30 days ago • 1 min read
In The Long Run Thoughts and BELIEFS: (BELIEF is my chosen word for 2026 - what is yours?) Hello Reader, Sabastian Sawe ran a 1:59:30 to break the world record at the 2026 London Marathon Sunday morning. A feat that has been contemplated and chased for years. He completed three marathons before this one, coming in first for each around 2:02. After every race, he returned to his training — knowing he was capable of more. His coach knew it too. He noted a phrase from the book "The Way of...
30 days ago • 3 min read
In The Long Run Thoughts and BELIEFS: (BELIEF is my chosen word for 2026 - what is yours?) Hello Reader, Twenty-nine years ago today — Good Friday — my parents drove to Central Michigan University to bring me home for Easter weekend. On that same day, a letter arrived telling me I'd been accepted into PT school. I was beyond excited, and I remembered the feeling of pride I had on the drive home. I did it! The next night I was out celebrating with my girlfriends from high school. 29 years ago...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
In The Long Run Thoughts and BELIEFS: (BELIEF is my chosen word for 2026 - what is yours?) Hello Reader, For years, International Women’s Day (IWD) would have meant one thing for me: a long run on a spring afternoon while training for Boston. This year, I went for a long walk instead. Many of you know I won't be running the marathon this year, and I didn't want to admit the reason was my body. I have come to accept the reason as a gift, which I get to share with you. Menopause moved the...
3 months ago • 3 min read
In The Long Run Thoughts and BELIEFS: (BELIEF is my chosen word for 2026 - what is yours?) Hello Reader, I had written this week’s newsletter about the Olympics.But two other stories bumped it to another time. Since it's the weekend, I'm asking you to set aside 24 minutes and watch this video. You might need some Kleenex, but it's well worth it. It’s about running, but it’s not about running.It’s about love, resilience, and perspective. It made me forget the noise — and remember what truly...
3 months ago • 2 min read
In The Long Run Thoughts and BELIEFS: (BELIEF is my chosen word for 2026 - what is yours?) Hello Reader, “Can I call you sometime… I need a good heart to ❤️”That was the text I got from one of my college roommates from PT school. Five days earlier, she’d had her hip replaced. That part surprised me—she’s always been incredibly active. She’s 66 now, and her hip pain had been brewing for months. What didn’t surprise me was what “the system” told her she couldn’t do—instead of telling her what...
4 months ago • 3 min read
In The Long Run Thoughts and BELIEFS: (BELIEF is my chosen word for 2026 - what is yours?) Hello Reader, There is a LOT going on right now. I am committed to keep showing up to be a light, offer compassion, and a slight bit of sassiness. When the world feels out of control, I like to return to what is in our control: you caring for you. Reminding us that small habits help us stay human, along with movement, mindset, and running. A short walk. A text to a friend. A simple meal. An old sitcom...
4 months ago • 2 min read
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...
4 months 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...
5 months ago • 2 min read