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When I was in high school, I became fascinated with the world of professional tennis. My parents were avid watchers of the sport, and my dad was a respectable player in his own right.. until he eventually retired to pickleball. Some of my earliest memories are of going to the 4th of July parade and then rushing home to watch Wimbledon. I grew up during the Agassi/Sampras rivalry (we were Agassi people), and I felt a sense of pride in understanding the unique scoring system, t

This is the final part of my guide in my three part series about the mental health around training and racing. It is all in the spirit of the SWAP approach of "No secrets!". My 7-year-old feeling the blues. The post-race blues always seem to catch us by surprise. Even the most seasoned runners…yep even the ones with those glossy highlight reels, endless PRs, and fun YouTube clips, have privately, and sometimes publicly (shout-out to those who bravely talk about it!), admitted

This is a follow-up post to my pre-race anxiety guide. If you find that you are an athlete who struggles during a race- feel free to start here. My final guide in this series will focus on the post-race blues. The Office "Fun Run" So, now you're in the race. You made it to the start line, the gun went off, and things seemed fine…until they didn't. Maybe you're a few miles in. Maybe you're 50 miles in. Suddenly, something feels "off." It might show up as a sense of dread, rep

I’m in the process of creating a practical guide for runners that can be used as a simple PDF or even a pocket-sized resource. Part I focuses on managing pre-race anxiety, with follow-up sections on handling setbacks during a race and navigating post-race blues. I am taking my inspiration from the SWAP manifesto of- No Secrets!! I hope this helps- Please reach out to me with questions!!! PRE-RACE ANXIETY: A PRACTICAL FRAMEWORK When we think about pre-race anxiety, it’s import

Strava comes up a lot in my sessions with clients. Sometimes a client will sit across from me and start talking about their “feed”...usually pointing out a friend’s “Lunch Run” where the splits seem a little too good to be true. Other times, I’ll get a full breakdown of someone’s distance, vert, VO2 max…all the data that’s readily available if you’re willing to go looking for it. And almost inevitably, the conversation circles back to my client’s own perceived “failure.” The

I have a bit of a love–hate relationship with social media. Mostly hate… but sometimes it offers inspiration and community...especially if your passion lives in a niche corner of the world, like ultrarunning. Honestly, it’s probably thanks (in part) to social media that running hundreds of miles over brutal elevation (or through deserts) has become so popular. Instagram, in particular, exposes us to the sport and lets us find reassurance from people who have navigated the ter

This is Part 2 (part 1 is here ) of my series inspired by Scott Galloway and his advice for young men. After hearing his perspective, I decided to create my own list... this time, for young women. This series is a reflection of what I’ve learned through years of working as an adolescent and young adult therapist. I’ve always appreciated Scott Galloway’s direct, no-nonsense style. It ’s refreshingly honest. My hope is that this version offers the same kind of clarity and prac

Inspired by Scott Galloway and his advice for young men, I decided to create my own list- but...this time.. for young women. I don’t have the asset portfolio that Mr. Galloway does, and I certainly don’t speak as eloquently, but what I do have is nearly a decade of experience being trusted with the inner worlds and secrets of teenagers and young adults. As a licensed therapist in Denver, Colorado, I’ve had the privilege of working with young women from every walk of life...

The symptoms of an eating disorder extend far beyond the physical consequences- organ failure, amenorrhea, acid reflux, and other medical complications. They also carry an immense cognitive burden, leaving individuals mentally exhausted and with little capacity for anything else in their lives. Having an eating disorder is a bit like secretly owning a dangerous pet tiger... stay with me here! You keep it hidden away, and the only way to keep it calm is to feed it three times

There’s a theme or rather a “place” (metaphorical and physical) that comes up a lot with endurance athletes ... it’s called the pain...

Ultra endurance races are extraordinary achievements. Athletes push themselves not only to the brink of physical exhaustion but also into...