by DawnMcGrath | May 1, 2019 | Coach's Corner
Ah Spring, it is the season of rebirth. The improving weather and increased daylight revitalize our desire to opt outside and become more active. With that, the door chimes at the neighborhood running store are ringing with the steady flow of eager new runners....
by DawnMcGrath | Apr 25, 2019 | Trapped in an Air Pocket
To My Anxiety and Depression, I acknowledge you and all of your dreadful wares. From physical exhaustion to mental fatigue, you make me feel weak and powerless. Thanks to you, I question my every decision. The resulting guilt ravages my brain until I feel like I have...
by DawnMcGrath | Apr 10, 2019 | Coach's Corner
Roadblocks, obstacles, hurdles – whatever you call them, we all have them. Often, they are completely out of our control. The difference in the long-term outcome is tied to our reactions to circumstance. In fact, when you set a goal, it is wise to assume that you will...
by DawnMcGrath | Mar 21, 2019 | Coach's Corner, Reaching to Run
Allow me to interrupt the series of posts where I have been retelling the story of my 2018 NYC Marathon experience to process the unfortunate circumstance of my first ever DNF on 3/9/19 at the Black Cat 10 Miler. SPLITS for the Black Cat My mind is swirling, and my...
by DawnMcGrath | Mar 13, 2019 | Coach's Corner
When I sit down with a client for the first time, I explain that my philosophy on eating is to keep it simple, make informed choices, and fuel with foods that make us feel good. How does that look? Let’s begin with a categorical distinction. With that, I pull...
