by DawnMcGrath | Sep 5, 2019 | Coach's Corner, Reaching to Run
In a recent Coach’s Corner, I wrote about the relationship between a growth mindset and goal setting. I ended with this call to action: My challenge to you this month: Consider how mindset plays a role in your journey – as a parent, professional, athlete, or as a...
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 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...
