In challenging times, gratitude can be a powerful tool for cultivating resilience and positivity. While often overlooked, gratitude is more than a polite “thank you”—it’s a profound, life-enriching practice that can positively impact our emotional, physical, and psychological well-being. This article explores what gratitude truly means, how it works to benefit us, and the transformative […]
Rock n Roll Marathon is 2.5 weeks away!!! And while I am no longer in San Antonio anymore and cheering you on where you always find me, you have my love and support every year! The training is pretty much done. The mileage is put in. Now it is time to focus on staying fresh, […]
How do you manifest all your goals, Coach? If you have been following me for a while, you should know me now. I am a HUGE goal setter. I believe I have been a goal setter my whole life. Let me break it down for you: 7th Grade: I wanted to swim with dolphins and […]
“Being Self-Aware” Side-note from Coach Jen: This is part of Chapter 4 in my book, “Self Motivation Strategies for Women,” which you can find on Amazon. In my book, I asked you to do some journaling. If you are interested in grabbing a journal to match the text, click HERE to get the companion journal. Super […]
SideNote from Coach Jen: As I have retired from the sport of triathlon, I still have a strong mindset, when it comes to finishing a HIIT workout or going for a run, or knocking out a hard yoga move. Once an athlete, always an athlete. I think there is one thing I could do better […]
How do football players prepare for their most significant event of the year, such as the Super Bowl? How do YOU prepare for your biggest race of the year? What is the critical ingredient to nailing it on the day that counts? Answer: MENTAL STRENGTH As a coach, I see athletes build their strength physically […]
First of all – Happy New Year, and welcome to 2020! Let’s kick some ass this year!!! Let’s talk about a topic that drives me crazy – New Year’s Resolutions. I had a conversation with an athlete who went to the gym and said it was packed in the pool, and it was tough to get […]
We are at the last part of the “Mental Training” Summer Series! I hope some of these tricks will help you get through your fall triathlon! Let me know how it went! A year ago, I had a Sports Psychologist, Lynn McDonald, come out and talk with my athletes as I was getting them prepared for their 2015 […]
As a coach, I see athletes build their strength physically through swimming, biking, running, and lifting. How often do YOU as an athlete start building your mind for a better race? Last month, we chatted about mental imagery self-talk. If you missed it, click here! This week let’s talk about goals and the breakdown of […]
As a coach, I see athletes build their strength physically through swimming, biking, running, and lifting. How often do YOU as an athlete start making your mind for a better race? I see a lot of athletes lose their strength from a mental standpoint. For example, you may hear athletes talk about themselves and their […]
“If it’s important to you, you will find a way. If not, you will find an excuse.” I posted this quote on Monday’s Motivation on Instagram with a photo of my award from Ironman Mont Tremblant, where I qualified in 2017 for the Ironman World Championship. This quote hit home as I looked at my […]
