by Holly Johnson | Mar 21, 2020 | Goals, Mental Conditioning
When the going gets tough, the tough get positive. Ask any successful runner about the key to their success and you will likely find “staying positive” at the top of their list. This becomes particularly true and important when faced with adversity — daily...
by Holly Johnson | Mar 8, 2020 | Goals, Mental Conditioning, Tips
This may sound like an oxymoron for runners or anyone thinking about running, when pain and suffering may seem like the only way to get faster. While there is a certain amount of discomfort that is required to improve, when you do it correctly and embrace it as part...
by Holly Johnson | Feb 22, 2020 | Goals, Mental Conditioning
When potential clients come to me, they typically have a goal in mind — for most, it’s a race distance, achieving a PR or qualifying for Boston. For others, it’s losing weight or becoming more fit. In order to help them achieve their goal, one of my first questions...
by Holly Johnson | Dec 4, 2019 | Goals, Success Story
No greater reward as a coach than to hear you have positively impacted somebody’s life. Proud to share Lou’s story about his journey over the past year and how he has integrated the positive runner’s mindset formula to lead a healthier, fitter and faster running — and...
by Holly Johnson | Oct 15, 2019 | Events, Goals, Mental Conditioning
For those of you thinking it’s too late, you’re too injured or too old, read on…On one of his best time trial days ever, Michael’s life took a dramatic leap for the worse, landing him on pavement with seven broken shoulder bones. Advised to give up his beloved...
by Holly Johnson | Sep 14, 2019 | Goals, Tips, Training, Uncategorized
Do you have a need or desire for speed and think you need to lengthen your stride? Think again. Most people equate running faster with an increased stride length, when in fact, you need to quicken your foot turnover to get a more powerful push-off. The mid...