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 | Jul 1, 2019 | Trapped in an Air Pocket
I woke later than usual due to a round with physical pain in the early morning hours. Since childhood, I have experienced random waves of excruciating cramps lasting anywhere from five minutes to an hour. While it was likely not my first experience, in my first memory...
by DawnMcGrath | Jun 25, 2019 | Trapped in an Air Pocket
“It’s just hair,” my wife insisted. She couldn’t understand why I was paralyzed with indecision when the cut was something I clearly wanted. But it wasn’t just hair; it was a landmark decision. It called upon my past and put me on...
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...
