It's Flashback Friday, and each week I dig in the blog archives and share a post that you may have missed the first time around because after more than five years, surely there is a post you missed along the way. As we enter into a new year and a new decade, many people are setting lofty new year resolutions!
When I think about the typical resolutions that runners may make, such as to race a new distance, to increase speed, to get up earlier to work out, to start strength training, to eat healthier, or lose fat, I realized I have a blog post that can help you achieve those goals.
As you consider your new year resolutions and begin to put together your action plans for success, may I make some recommendations with these blog posts that can help you reach all your running goals?

RUNNERS RESOLUTIONS
START STRENGTH TRAINING
SET GOALS YOU CAN ACHIEVE
A FASTER 5K
GET UP EARLY TO WORK OUT
START MEAL PREPPING TO EAT HEALTHIER
REDUCE SCREEN TIME
MAKE NUTRITIONAL CHANGES TO EAT HEALTHIER
RUN A HALF MARATHON
LOSE FAT
RUN A 5K

This 30-day strength training for runners challenge is meant to help you develop the habit of performing daily low-intensity strength exercises to improve your running performance and longevity in the sport. Are you up for the challenge?
Follow along with the framework that I use with my running coaching clients to set running goals that you can achieve in 2020. Reflection, goal setting, problem-solving, planning, and executing are essential elements to reach any goal or new year resolution.
Learn the strategies to improve your 5K running time with these five ways to a faster 5K finish.
The best time to workout is the time you can stay most consistent. For some people that time is in the early mornings. Learn about my quest to get up early to workout with helpful tips to wake up early to exercise when you’ve tried before and failed.
Meal prep doesn’t have to be complicated. Learn how to prep healthy meals in three categories: Easy, Easier, and Easiest. Even the most cooking inept can find meal prep solutions.
Do you need a digital intervention? Too much screen time can lead to health problems, poor relationships, and diminished focus. In this blog post I suggest ten ways to decrease your screen time for a healthier balance. Don’t worry, I won’t take away your run selfies or Instagram meals.
We know how to live healthier, we just don’t always do it. Take my healthy lifestyle quiz and see how you score, then learn how to begin to bridge the gap between knowing and doing.
Strength training isn’t cross training, it’s as important to your run training programing as the long run and intervals. Not sure where to start? Incorporate these five strength training moves into your next workout to build the runner-specific strength that will help you improve your run.
If you can run a 10K and have been consistently running for last six weeks, you’re ready to start training for a half marathon in eight weeks. Follow these exact steps to build your half marathon training schedule like a running coach, or download my free half marathon training plan for free.
I spent a decade yo-yo dieting, then four years ago lost the weight once and for all. During my journey I learned there are certain fundamentals of permanent fat loss. Before you spend another dollar on a program, a diet book, exercise equipment or supplements, make sure have the basics covered first. You may have to act and think differently than in the past to get better results in the future.
RUN COACHING TO REACH YOUR GOALS
Do you need a coach to help you reach your specific goals? A coach can provide a clear road map to reach your goal, accountability, fill in gaps of knowledge, minimize the learning curve, help to overcome obstacles and give objective feedback so that you can reach new levels.
I am opening up a few more spots in my online run coaching. Coaching is for runners looking to improve with a structured training plan built specifically for you and your abilities, runner-specific strength training to run stronger, and nutrition habits help you to get most out of your training.
You must be willing to:
Put in the work. Coaching doesn't work unless you do.
Accept and apply feedback to your training.
Have an open mind and be prepared to try new things.
Communicate how you're feeling throughout the process. Coaching is a collaborative process; I don't know how you are feeling or what you think unless you tell me.
Make healthy changes to your lifestyle, including sleep, nutrition to get the most out of your training.
My coaching is not for you if:
Need a drill sergeant to motivate you; this is not my coaching style.
If you are an advanced runner looking to qualify for Boston, run an ultra-marathon, or aiming for a significant PR on your full marathon.
You are not willing to change the way you currently train.
I am most effective with runners who want to achieve their first or fastest 5K, 10K, or half marathon. If this sounds like you, I'd love to hear from you! How can I help you reach your goals?
Start here for an online assessment to see if we will be a good fit.
Let's make the most of the new year together! Even if coaching is not for you, I love sharing running tips, runner-specific strength training, and nutrition habits on the blog, so thank you for following along.
Happy new year! Wishing you all health and happiness as you pursue your fitness goals.
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Last weekend I attended the 2025 SCW Fitness Professional’s Convention, Dallas Mania. I left tired in the best way, my brain buzzing with ideas and my body ready for rest. The sessions were packed with practical insights, thoughtful discussions, and reminders of why continuing education matters. I walked away with ten lessons that go beyond the conference and can be applied right away to your own fitness, health, and even the way you approach daily life.
I’ve seen firsthand how fitness mindsets don’t just transform bodies, they transform careers and businesses too. The same principles I’ve taught clients for years, celebrating small wins, staying consistent, avoiding all-or-nothing thinking, and focusing on what you can control, turned out to be the exact tools I needed when I started expanding my workplace wellness business. Applying them outside of fitness gave me new empathy for my clients, because I was suddenly the one battling resistance and self-doubt. What I learned is that these principles go beyond workouts or business strategies. They’re universal tools for behavior change and goal achievement, no matter what area of life you want to grow in.
Run/walk intervals have been my go-to this summer for staying consistent in the Texas heat. They let me keep my heart rate in check, extend my time on my feet, and build endurance without overreaching. Whether I’m using timed segments, going by feel, or following my heart rate, the flexibility helps me adapt to the conditions and train in a way that’s sustainable. This approach works for anyone navigating challenging weather, rebuilding fitness, or simply wanting running to feel good!
A wellness support team is made up of the people who help and support you. Maybe it’s a friend who checks in after workouts, a coworker who walks with you at lunch, or a class where someone notices when you don’t show up. It might also include a therapist, a massage therapist, or a coach who helps you stay focused when life gets full. These little points of connection can make your routine feel more doable and your progress easier to keep going.
Not sure how hard to train today?
Use this quick tool to check your physical and mental readiness. It helps you make smart choices about training intensity based on how you're feeling right now, so you can stay consistent without burning out.
If you’ve built a career, led a team, or managed a full plate of responsibilities, then you already have what it takes to improve your health.
Time management, focus, adaptability, these are the same skills that help you stay consistent with your workouts, eat in a way that supports your energy, and take care of your body long term. You just have to apply what you already know in a new direction.
Your health supports your success.
I know. Perimenopause doesn’t feel like a gift. It feels like brain fog, mood swings, interrupted sleep, and wondering why your pants don’t fit anymore. But somewhere in the middle of all that frustration is an opportunity to get honest about what your body needs now, not what worked for you ten years ago.
The symptoms might be loud, but they’re also signals. And if we stop trying to silence them and start listening instead, they can guide us toward a healthier version of ourselves.
When progress feels slow or uncomfortable, it’s tempting to chase something shiny: a new diet, a new plan, a total overhaul. But what if the problem isn’t your plan? What if it’s just the part where it gets hard? In this post, I’m sharing the simple mindset trick I use to stay focused when distractions pop up, and how the same approach can help you stop starting over in your health and fitness goals.
If you're tired of starting over every Monday, I'm showing you how to build a wellness plan that fits your real life. It's the key to making progress that lasts. Here's how to get started.
I love cardio, running specifically. But after 30, it’s not enough to keep muscle, boost metabolism, or stay strong. Lifting doesn’t replace your favorite workouts, it helps you run, ride, and move better, so you can keep doing what you love for years to come. download my free three week strength training program to get started.