What I'm Writing
Wellness
10 tips for walking in the age of social distancing. Yes, that’s a thing. - Thrive Global, April 6, 2020
Women’s Week at Kripalu is not your usual yoga retreat. It’s a call to action. - Thrive Global, September 19, 2019
Why some practitioners of walk-and-talk therapy think it is especially helpful for teens - Washington Post, May 29, 2019
How to be younger. It's not what you think. - Thrive Global, December 20, 2018
Why running slow can eventually help you run faster - Washington Post, August 7, 2018 (also published in the Chicago Tribune)
Athlete with cerebral palsey doesn't let challenges define him. You shouldn't either. - Thrive Global, July 5, 2018
You don’t need HIIT to get fit. Try this instead. - Washington Post, May 2, 2018 (also published in the Minneapolis Star Tribune)
The Power of Surfing Your Edge - Honeygood, April 17, 2018
When We Prioritize Exercise, We're Prioritizing "Me." Is That Okay? - FitXBrit, March 30, 2018 (Republished in Thrive Global)
My short, but entirely sweet, 3 days in Reykjavik - Thrive Global, January 25, 2018
Injury prevention gets harder as you age. These methods help - Washington Post, January 17, 2018
Running Conversations: Tough Mudder Mark James, Fit and 50 - Huffington Post, December 30, 2017
Having Trouble Sticking to an Exercise Routine? Before You Hang in the Towel, Take a Personality Test - Thrive Global, December 27, 2017
6 Holiday Hacks To Help You Sneak in a Little Exercise - Huffington Post, December 18, 2017 (Republished in Thrive Global)
The No. 1 Reason To Run a Marathon, But It's Not What You Think - Huffington Post, November 28, 2017 (Republished in Thrive Global)
On the Road to Kona, IRONMAN Gini Fellows Lost Her Husband but Not Her Way - Huffington Post, September 26, 2017
How Yoga Makes the World Better - Huffington Post, September 18, 2017
Why running is so beneficial for older women - Washington Post, August 1, 2017 (also published in the South China Morning Post, the Tyler Morning Telegraph)
The 6 Types of Friends You Need in Your Life - Thrive Global, June 12, 2017
Night owls, rejoice: A late workout shouldn't hinder your sleep. It could even help. - Washington Post, June 7, 2017 (also published in the Chicago Tribune)
5 Things You Need to Know about Alcohol and Exercise - Huffington Post, May 19, 2017
To Feel Better, Try Focusing on What You Can Control - Huffington Post, May 12, 2017
What's Inside That Glukos Energy Chew You See Everywhere - Women's Running, April 12, 2017
What You're Drinking When You Have NUUN Active - Women's Running, March 15, 2017
Ahh the Thrill of Living Through the Experience of Perseverance as a Back-of-the-Pack Runner - Thrive Global, March 13, 2017
What Exactly Is In Your Little Pouch of GU Energy Gel? - Women's Running, March 2, 2017
How protein can help you stave off colds when you exercise - Huffington Post, March 1, 2017
Fuel Tools - in Women’s Running, March 2017
Are baby boomers too old to ski? Probably not. - The Washington Post, February 23, 2017
#Exercisehelps: It Just Does - Thrive Global, February 2, 2017
Welcome to My Year of Aging Youthfully - Thrive Global, January 14, 2017
Running Conversations: NASCAR’s Blake Haugland -Huffington Post, January 4, 2017
Setting Big Goals Helped Triathlete Turia Pitt (Re)Build Her Self Esteem - Huffington Post, December 6, 2016
This Woman, 70, Lookin’ So Good, Is About To Be an IRONMAN - Huffington Post, November 4, 2016
Running Conversations: Jesse KONGOS - Huffington Post, November 2, 2016
The King of Katwe: In Praise of the Coach - Huffington Post, October 31, 2016
There’s more than one way to lace your running shoes – and it matters which you use - The Washington Post, October 18, 2016
Going for a Run? Why It Matters What Kind - Huffington Post, September 23, 2016
Yoga And Running: Tips To Make You A More Joyful Runner, From My Weekend At Kripalu - Huffington Post, July 20, 2016
The Soul Of An Athlete: Sport Defines Team Agar - Huffington Post, July 1, 2016
Why Running Is the Perfect Time for Podcasts - The Washington Post, June 1, 2016
Is Your Personality Sabotaging Your Fitness Goals? - Huffington Post, May 10, 2016
IRONMAN Casey Kammel’s Very Good Day - Huffington Post, April 8, 2016
Yes, You Can Lose Weight as a Runner: Try Fasted Aerobic Workouts - Huffington Post, March 31, 2016
Why Balance Can Make or Break a Runner - The Washington Post, March 24, 2016 (also published in the Baltimore Sun)
Just Breathe: The Connection between Exercise and Emotional Competence - Huffington Post, March 17, 2016
Tips to Help You Stick to an Exercise Routine - Huffington Post, February 18, 2016
Hamstring Strain: So Many Tears, So Little Time - Huffington Post, February 5, 2016
How Trail Running, So Fun, Can Make You a Better Meditator - Huffington Post, November 22, 2016
What Does It Mean to Be a Marathon Finisher? A Lot - Huffington Post, December 29, 2015
Why running for time, not distance, can help in endurance training - The Washington Post, December 18, 2015
Tapping Into the Helper High: Tips on Feeding Your Trainer's Helper Habit - Huffington Post, November 24, 2015
Not a triathlete? You can still benefit from combo workouts. - The Washington Post, October 19, 2015
Training for a Marathon? You Need to Deload - Huffington Post, October 19, 2015
What I Learned From Not Finishing My First Triathlon - Huffington Post, October 13, 2015
Where Do You Find Inspiration? An Interview with Marathon Finisher Harriett Thompson - GovLoop, June 29, 2015
The Language of Fitness 101 - Huffington Post, September 29, 2015
Want to be a good runner? Then you need to try fartleks. - The Washington Post, September 1, 2015
Putting the Zen in (Mindful) Leadership - GovLoop, July 27, 2015
Food for Thought: A Conversation with Orioles Team Nutritionist Sue James - GovLoop, March 31, 2015
Travel
My short, but entirely sweet, 3 days in Reykjavik - Thrive Global, January 25, 2018
What? Cruising with Weight Watchers? That's a Thing? - Huffington Post, April 20, 2017
Yoga And Running: Tips To Make You A More Joyful Runner, From My Weekend At Kripalu - Huffington Post, July 20, 2016
How Trail Running, So Fun, Can Make You a Better Meditator - Huffington Post, November 22, 2016
Management and Leadership
HUMOR IN THE WORKPLACE: WHY YOU NEED EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE April 20, 2015
OVERSEAS BUSINESS TRAVEL IS SO GLAMOROUS! OR IS IT? March 4, 2015
CROSS TRAINING YOUR MIND February 23, 2015
WHILE THE CAT’S AWAY: WHY YOU NEED A BACKUP PLAN February 12, 2015
WHY WE NEED TO ENHANCE RESILIENCE February 4, 2015
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF THE CANDY BOWL January 28, 2015
WHAT TO WEAR AT WORK: DOES IT MATTER? January 21, 2015
THE BEST WAYS TO HANDLE MISTAKES AT WORK January 14, 2015
THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF EMAIL January 7, 2015