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There were so many articles in this past Sunday’s New York Times related to coping. I was elated to have so much blogging information. I’ve included the link’s to these articles [...]

Yesterday morning as I was cycling I decided to watch the Olympics. The preliminary 11o meter hurdles came on and so did a story about China’s Liu Xiang. Eight years ago in Athens Liu won [...]

I talk to a lot of athletes about avoiding burnout and I talk to some who are in the midst of burnout; helping them sort through how to deal with it. It’s not really until now that [...]

Learning Objectives(s): To develop relaxation. Progressive muscular relaxation.  Total Time: 5-10 minutes  Explanation: Progressive muscular relaxation to relax body, decrease muscular tension [...]

It is estimated that 3 to 17 million adults and children are injured each year in the United States in sport, exercise, and recreational settings. This means that you might be an injured athlete [...]

If you want to PR in Boston here are some things to think about. I’ve been working with a couple of elite Boston female runners and these are things we’ve been working on and [...]

You arrive at your Marathon. Why is it that some people are jogging, some are in their own world listening to music and seemingly pondering something, and others, you overhear, are stating how [...]

G: hey Michelle, how are you? Wow that was very perceptive. You are right. Yes there is one more person. My coach. In August she was away for 4 weeks, she has been my coach for 4 years. I decided [...]

G: hey Michelle, well, this is getting interesting. I guess when I feel out of control of something I get a bit anxious, having said that I don’t see myself as a control freak at all. I [...]

G: Wow..that was perceptive. I never thought of it that way. Why I used to cry that is. Yes that is it. I felt if I spoke up and said what I really felt….well I would cause a major fight! [...]