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 […]
Welcome to the final part of the Mental Training Series! I hope these tips have empowered you to sharpen your mental strength and crush your triathlon goals. Let me know how it’s going—I’d love to hear your stories! Today, we’re diving into a powerful tool for mental preparation: PETTLEP imagery. This approach takes traditional mental […]
As a coach, I’ve seen athletes pour their energy into physical training—swimming, biking, running, and lifting. But how often do we, as athletes, take the time to develop our mental strength? Building a strong mindset is just as essential as physical preparation, and setting meaningful goals is a key part of that process. Last time, […]
As a coach, I see athletes building physical strength through swimming, biking, running, and lifting. But how often do you actively work on strengthening your mind for race day? While physical training is crucial, the mental aspect often determines whether you thrive or falter during a race. Common Negative Narratives Have you caught yourself or […]
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 […]
