by The Guidance Center | Feb 11, 2016 | Encouragement from our CEO, Inside TGC, Mental Wellness
I did it! I completed all 31 miles of my first‐ever 50K in 9 hours and 50 minutes. My secret goal was to finish under 10, so I’m very happy I accomplished that. The day before the race I had a lot of anxiety about whether or not I was going to be able to finish and if...
by The Guidance Center | Feb 4, 2016 | Encouragement from our CEO, Inside TGC, Mental Wellness
The race is finally just a few days away! I’m not fully recovered and was still sick through the weekend, so that impacted my training. I went running on Monday for about an hour, and it felt alright all things considered. I’m feeling a little less confident,...
by The Guidance Center | Jan 29, 2016 | Encouragement from our CEO, Inside TGC, Mental Wellness
This last week, Matt, Erick, and I trained on our own since we couldn’t find a mutual time to get together. On Sunday, I did a 20 mile run on the actual course. While I’ve done this route before, I was feeling pretty discouraged because all I could think of was how...
by The Guidance Center | Jan 21, 2016 | Encouragement from our CEO, Inside TGC, Mental Wellness
Hi friends! Thank you for continuing to follow me on my 50K journey. Since my first post, I have received many positive and heartfelt responses from my staff and friends alike. From emails to stopping by my office, their kind words have inspired me and warmed my...
by The Guidance Center | Jan 14, 2016 | Encouragement from our CEO, Inside TGC, Mental Wellness
Fear. Obstacles. Uncertainty. Pride. Confidence. Hope. These are the roller coaster of emotions I’ve been experiencing as I train for the Sean O’Brien 50K Trail Run on February 6, 2016. Why did I say yes to a 31-mile mountain run with an elevation...