Recently the company I work for has become increasingly invested in the health and well being of it’s employees. I’m sure this is being somewhat driven by rising insurance and healthcare costs, but I will say I am happy that my employer is using the “Carrot” approach instead of the “Stick” approach…offering incentives like reduced…
Little Fit Bit – It’s Beyond Awesome!
Don’t Tell Me It Can’t Be Done!!!
I have the most profound respect for people who are dealt a crushing blow by life or circumstance, and rather than sit on their butt and feel sorry for themselves, they get up and do what everyone else says can’t be done. Below is one such story that DeAnne shared with me recently about her…
NFL Football App for Runners
Hey Running Mates! If you’re a NFL football fan, I found a pretty great app that allows you to listen to pretty much any game on your smartphone. Soooo…. you can still get your weekend long runs in, but not have to miss any of the game. The app is called Pro Football Radio &…
Mirror Mirror
I absolutely LOVE this story shared by Amy recently! As far as I’m concerned, this is truly what it’s all about and it makes the time, money, and effort spent creating the 5K101 program so totally worth it. If you have a minute, you HAVE to read her story, it’s incredible! Mirror, mirror on the…
The Voice Inside My Head Said I Should Run…
Sometimes a little distraction is just what we need to keep our own negative thoughts from invading our heads and keeping us from achieving our goals. A special note to all our new runners: YOU are your own worst enemy right now. If you haven’t worked out in awhile, your mind and your body are…
A Little Coaching Can Make a BIG Difference
Adrienne’s story is a perfect example of why I created the 5K101 podcast in the first place. From the outside looking in (or I guess it would be the inside looking out in this case) running looks so easy and effortless. How hard can it be right? The biggest problem that inexperienced runners face is…


