When Your Body Says “Done”
After a hard race, my Garmin shouted “Unproductive” at me—while my body was just asking for rest. That moment forced me to face a bigger question: Do I really need all these metrics, or have I just gotten used to chasing numbers? In this post, I share how I’m learning...
Sleep Awareness Day Reflection: What 8 Time Zones Taught Me About Rest
I didn’t write about Sleep Awareness Week this year. It's not that I forgot, I was too busy flying across eight time zones to Mallorca, chasing rides, and pretending I could out-plan jet lag at 66. Spoiler: I couldn’t. This story is about what those flights, rides, and very foggy...
Tiny Votes: Why Atomic Habits Beat New Year’s Resolutions Every Time
Here's what I've learned in 66 years of living and decades of coaching: resolutions fail because they're built on willpower and wishful thinking. But habits? Habits are built on something much more reliable—tiny, repeatable actions that don't require you to be superhuman.
What a Ride 2025 Has Been!
As the calendar turns and we pedal our way toward a brand‑new year, I find myself looking back on the miles we’ve covered together—on the road, on Zwift—and in the stories we’ve shared. This past year has been a celebration of friendship, discovery, and the everyday rituals that keep us...
The Holiday Season’s Best Gift? Taking Care of . . .YOU!
Self-care isn't a reward you earn after you’ve finished the holiday sprint; it’s the fuel that gets you across the finish line without collapsing in a heap of tinsel and resentment.
I Ride with Gratitude
Cycling has become my daily gratitude practice, both outside on real roads and inside on the roads of Zwift. Every ride gives me fresh reasons to say “thank you”.
Tour de France Femmes: THE Race of the Year to Watch
The Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift isn’t just another bike race—it’s the cycling equivalent of a superhero making a grand entrance! This race is shaking things up for women’s cycling, bringing empowerment, gender equality, and putting a well-deserved spotlight on a sport that’s been waiting in the wings for...
The Unbreakable Thread: How Six Women Forged Friendship and Strength Through Virtual Racing
They called us “the age‑group monsters” in the virtual peloton. For years, my teammates and I crushed watts, dominated Team Time Trials, and mailed digital high‑fives across time zones. We knew each other’s strengths, our quirks, even our favorite pre‑race snacks. But until last November, not a single one of...