Originally published in Crow's Feet: Life As We Age on Medium.
On setting big goals that once felt out of reach
Have you ever told yourself it’s too late to start something new, maybe because of age, timing, or fear?
When I tell people I’m a triathlete, I often get one of two re
...Originally published in Modern Women on Medium.
I traded striving for thriving — and everything changed
Turning 50 is different from turning 40, which was different from turning 30.
I don’t remember turning 30. There was no mind drama. I was a working mother and the day came and went. I’m sure we...
Originally published in Readers Club on Medium.
I Thought I Was Training My Body — Turns Out I Was Changing My Mind
I didn’t set out to change my life. At the urging of a friend, I registered for a half Ironman thinking I was testing my endurance, building strength, pushing physical limits.
...Because growth doesn’t happen in your comfort zone — it starts with one bold, scary step.
While organizing my office yesterday, I came across a folded sheet of paper tucked inside a journal. Scrawled in my handwriting: “Goals: Set goals that terrify me.” The note was dated June 15, 2024.
I smiled....