by DawnMcGrath | Jun 7, 2019 | Coach's Corner, Reaching to Run
Aristotle said, “Those who know, do. Those that understand, teach.” Being an athlete and a coach, I simultaneously wear two hats. I like to think of myself as both student and teacher. Most often, my truest sense of understanding comes through first-hand experience. I...
by DawnMcGrath | Jun 1, 2019 | Coach's Corner, Reaching to Run, Trapped in an Air Pocket
Human beings are a species of thinkers. That is what differentiates us from the rest of the food chain. While it is said that we access a small percent of our brain’s potential, it is powerful enough to induce logic, emotion, and meta-cognition – processes that...
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 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...
