by DawnMcGrath | Jul 11, 2019 | Coach's Corner
With the heat and humidity of summer upon us, this edition of Coach’s Corner will quench your thirst for knowledge by shining a spotlight on a wellness superstar: WATER. It is no coincidence that literature, film, and folklore often refer to water as a symbol of life...
by DawnMcGrath | Jul 6, 2019 | Coach's Corner, Reaching to Run
I woke knowing that my first task of the day would be my toughest. This was confirmed by the soreness in my glutes and legs as I sat on the edge of my bed. The pain is not scary this time, it is the familiar ache of training. Still, I know that my legs will feel like...
by DawnMcGrath | Jun 27, 2019 | Coach's Corner, Reaching to Run
This morning marked another turning point in my recovery. It was my first taste of running with pace changes since my injury. I had been nervous about this run since last Sunday when I received and read my plan for this week. My eyes caught the expectations, and my...
by DawnMcGrath | Jun 22, 2019 | Coach's Corner
JUNE 22, 2019 “Pride is for everyone.”“Love is love.”“Be you.”“Love conquers hate.”“Trans is beautiful.”“Show your pride.” These were the messages pumped into the world by the hundreds who marched and gathered for the 2019 North Shore Pride Parade and Festival in...
by DawnMcGrath | Jun 20, 2019 | Coach's Corner, Reaching to Run
The calendar page turned to June. With that, I expectantly turned to the road. Land running is all I have wanted since my injury in March. I anticipated a magical, self-propelled reunion with the soothing rhythm of my footfalls. Instead, I hit the road and tried to...
by DawnMcGrath | Jun 12, 2019 | Coach's Corner
If you want to get something done, ask a busy person. That is the saying. Still, ask most people why they didn’t get something accomplished, and they will say, “I ran out of time.” Life is hectic, and we are busy. It turns out that some are just better at being busy...
