Let's examine the stories we tell ourselves. Are they helpful or harmful? It’s a trick question because our brains often intend for these stories to be helpful, designed to protect us. The 'I can’t do this' narratives are meant to prevent potential physical or emotional harm. However, heeding these stories can hinder growth and prevent us from proving them wrong. The internal naysayer can stifle our learning and development.

If you are living with anxiety and fear, know that there is hope and that hope takes action. Do not be passive. Let your values guide your actions and your connections support you through this.  Remember, even in the face of overwhelming challenges, we are not powerless. By prioritizing self-care, focusing on our spheres of influence, engaging with our communities, living our values, and supporting those who fight for justice, we can create a better future.

As you look back on this year, take pride in your perseverance, dedication, and growth. Endurance sports are a marathon, not a sprint, and every year is an opportunity to learn, improve, and grow as an athlete and as a person.

Celebrate your successes, acknowledge your challenges, and approach the next year with renewed focus and purpose. No matter where you are on your journey, remember that each stride, pedal, or stroke is progress. Keep moving forward!

Success in endurance sports is about more than just achieving specific goals. It's about the journey, the growth, and the lessons learned along the way. By focusing on the purpose behind our goals and celebrating our process successes, we can find fulfillment and satisfaction in our athletic endeavors, regardless of the outcome.

Fear. It's a formidable opponent, lurking in the shadows of every athlete's mind. Whether it's the swimmer battling doubt at the starting line, or the cyclist gripping the handlebars on a treacherous descent, fear can be a paralyzing force. Overcoming fear is about unlocking our full potential and embracing the challenges that life and sports throw our way.

Mental fatigue, the exhaustion from constant choices, can zap your energy, focus and your ability to make fast decisions in challenging situations. It can have a negative influence in our daily life, but can have an especially negative influence on race day. ‍ For female endurance athletes, pre-race planning and preparation are the ultimate weapon against this silent gremlin.

June is Pride month. Pride is a time for the LGBTQIA+ community to celebrate our rich history, diversity, and ongoing fight for equality. Yet, it is also a time to reflect on the challenges we continue to face. Pride is also a chance for allies within the endurance sports community to show their support and advocate for a more inclusive environment.

“Should I…..” robs us of knowing what we actually want, and making a decision based on our wants and needs. Over their lifetime women were not encouraged to recognize their own needs or to trust their own judgment. Let’s stop “shoulding” on ourselves. Instead let’s reclaim our power to recognize what we want and need.

Self doubt and actually all of our self beliefs are fueled by our perspective on how we see the situation. Sometimes a shift in perspective is all we need to silence that self doubt. Let’s go over a few options to help shift our perspective.

Can't Focus at the Starting Line? This Trick Might Change Your Race Day

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To set your goals for next year, start by reviewing your successes and struggles from this year. Good planning and preparing often comes from learning from reviewing.

DNF. Did not finish. Is it harsh and final or is it an opportunity to learn and grow. Learn the mindset and steps here to decided when to stop or when to keep going.

Plan, prepare, perform, recover, review. The secret to multisport success