Coaching with Sarah G

Had a tempo run today. I'm going to be honest, I got a little nervous when I saw it on the schedule. I started to doubt myself and my ability to handle the pace.

But halfway through it I remembered what I tell my athletes - it's not a measure of talent, it's a measure of mental and physical fitness. I can't improve if I don't know what to improve.

This is not a hilight reel. This is life. And today I found out some things I need to work on. But that's the fun part.

(The shoe pic is right after I peed myself, ate a gu, wiped my nose on the back of my hand and started running again)

Oh man. Runs, like life, don’t always go as planned. But you adjust and do what you can with what you have. And slow down to enjoy the path.

5 Things I’ve Learned About Running:

1. The higher the ponytail, the better the run. (This is science. I don’t make the rules)

2. Fueling isn’t optional. Pre, post, during. Not. Optional.

3. Plagued by self doubt? Imposter syndrome? Go for a run. You’ll feel like you can takeover the world. Or take a nap. Both are good.

4. Run because you love it. Not because you’re a Strava head, not for your garmin splits, not for a BQ. Run because you love it and if you want those things, they’ll come.

5. Always lace up. Don’t want to? Feeling blue? Lazy? Busy? Lace up anyway.

I don’t usually post my times, old habit.

But here’s the thing, now that I’ve had a few days to digest the race I ran on Saturday, here are my takeaways:

1. Have fun racing, toeing the line with like minded people

2. Encourage others along the path, we all need it

3. Celebrate yourself no matter the outcome. You are not your race result, but celebrate it.

4. Strength training is 100% key

Y’all I have done minimal running. Minimal. I did one speed workout and incredibly low and inconsistent mileage. And I still ran a time comparable to when I was starving myself, running high mileage weeks, and basing all my self worth to the time on the clock.

This 5k was easy. It was fun and relaxed. I got to run with my person on Bayshore Blvd in my favorite city. And I still ran a great time. I could only do that because I’m stronger than I’ve ever been. And that didn’t happen overnight. And I still want to get faster. BUT. What a testament to doing the little things consistently over time.

It was a Tuesday morning like most others. We weren't late but we needed to get going. Dishes in the sink. Everyone just trying to be awake and get to school.

My oldest says, "Mom! Look at the sky!"

And we stopped in the middle of the road in awe.

Take a moment today to stop and look around. There are beautiful things everywhere, even in the midst of a busy holiday week morning.

Change.

Kids. Careers. States. Lyme. Endometriosis. Eating disorder. Running injuries. Anxiety. Divorce.

And then:
Strength. Clarity. Love. Warmth. Joy. Calling.

How? Coaching.

Coaching saved my life. This is why I coach.

Let's chat, maybe it's your turn to save your life.

Throughout this Holiday season - be sure to keep your own sacred promises. Honor the alarm you set the night before. Move your body for 5 minutes. Drink all the water. Enjoy a cookie or two with no guilt. Take a few moments each day to breathe.

Love and Light
~S

Hey there!!

What is 1 thing you can do to feel better today?

Not 1000 things.

One thing.

Some days you kill it and other days you leave the car running (oops!) while eating chik-fil-a 🤣🤣❤️

Sometimes you just need a nap in the sun. 💙🌞

What a difference a year makes.

Last Christmas was my first divorced Christmas. I had moved into my house 10 days prior, had no furniture and we were surrounded by boxes. We stuck a free tree in the corner and the lights didn't work. I cried. I felt like I was letting my kids down.

This year we decorated, we laughed, we had places to hang things. We were intentional. There were no stray boxes. The tree lights work.

I wish you all magic. And a hug. ❤️🎄

Who else had a rough few days?

I texted my sister last night and said, “today won.”
And she sent back this: it’s just one day

It’s just one day. ❤️