Frustrated that your running (or hiking, biking, etc.) times haven’t improved after a year of training? You might be making a common mistake—running too fast! In this episode, I share why so many endurance athletes get tripped up by the numbers. We'll also break down the science to learn how slowing down can actually help you speed up. Key Takeaways:Why most recreational runners (especially us perfectionists!) are trying to go too fast.The dreaded Zone X (dead zone) and ho...

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After taking a year off due to long COVID, I was excited to make 2024 my most epic summer yet!Things started off well. I finished a trail marathon in May and was gunning for my first post-Covid 50K in June.And then bam. Setbacks!COVID struck again, followed by a drug-resistant UTI. June became a wash, and I found myself off for the entire month. When July arrived, I tried to ease back into hiking and trail running and realized I had lost a lot of conditioning. It was heart-breaking....

In this episode, we dive deep into the psychology of perfectionism, exploring its impact on mental health, stress levels, and self-worth. Key Quotes:“Perfectionism is the belief that if we live perfect, look perfect, and act perfect, we can minimize or avoid the pain of blame, judgment, and shame." – Brené Brown, The Gifts of Imperfection"Perfectionists feel every bump in the road. They’re quite stress-sensitive.” – Andrew Hill“Perfectionists are pretty much awash with stress. Even when ...

In this week's episode of the Climb Your Mountain podcast, we dive into a common struggle for perfectionists and athletes alike: missed workouts. Whether you’re training for an endurance event like a marathon or just exercising to look and feel better, skipping a workout can send you into a spiral of panic and guilt. I know this firsthand, having transitioned from a personal trainer for outdoor endurance athletes (hiking, mountaineering, trail running) to a health and wellness coach...

In this week's episode of Climb Your Mountain, I share the story of an unfortunate series of drink spills ... and the surprising lessons that came from them. From embarrassment and guilt to spiritual insight and self-kindness, this story goes deeper than just clumsiness. It’s about learning to be kinder to myself and embracing the imperfections we all have.Key Takeaways:The spills: On vacation, after a long hike, I spilled a beer, red wine, and another beer in quick succession. Each time...

You're focused on a goal like following a training plan, eating healthy, or meal prepping.You do great for a week ... or sometimes a few weeks.And then ... CRASH.You just can't get yourself to step on that treadmill, log that sushi, or take out that slow cooker.When you try to act, a brick wall of resistance comes up.Is it because you're lazy?Do you just need a kick in the pants?Is the answer to scare yourself?NOOOOOO.On this week's episode of the Climb Your Mountain podcast, we dive into:👉 T...

I used to believe when it came to exercise, more was always more.Especially for a multisport athlete who is running, backpacking, mountaineering and wanting to be ALWAYS READY TO ROLL at a moment's notice.Also, as I cruised toward 50, I felt like I needed to work harder just to maintain a certain level of performance.But this summer, I got tired of being exhausted.Tired of grinding through my day job.Tired of feeling irritated with every little thing. (Like I would knock over a can of Seltzer...

"I'm silly for feeling this way.""Other people have it worse.""Some people have war in their countries.""Look at me and my first world problems."Have you ever said things like these to yourself during times of stress or sadness?If so, it's totally understandable!We're all programmed to disregard our mental health by a capitalist society that benefits when we push through, grind it out, and shame ourselves for not having high vibes 100% of the time.Well, no more!In this week's episode, I'll sh...

Have you ever thought about signing up to hike the Inca Trail?Or summit Mt. Rainier?Or even join a pub run at your neighborhood bar?And then stopped yourself, because you're worried about slowing the group down or getting left behind?Friend, if you are feeling ashamed of your pace and worrying you won't fit in ...I have a GOLDEN tip for you on this week's episode of Climb Your Mountain. We'll discuss:⭐️ Why the fastest is not always the fittest (- life changing shit alert!)⭐️ How so ...

Before I was a life coach, I was an endurance sports coach (think running and mountaineering).And I'll tell you one thing: almost all my clients were overtraining.They believed that more was better.And if they slowed down even a little, they'd crumble.And that the answer to getting older was to train harder.Almost none of them were getting enough rest to really hit their peak performance. In fact, they were so inflamed that injuries and illnesses were common.Friends, I am here to save you fro...

You've got big plans for your life! You want to ditch the day job, start your own business, and run a 100-mile ultra — all while dating and finding your perfect person.But who the hell has time for that?A lot of us are afraid to dream bigger because we already feel so squeezed for time.But here's a cool thing: It's possible to create more time.Not by bullet journaling your life away.Not by treating scheduling as a blood sport.But simply by changing the way you think about time. Sound to...

A lot of people think changing careers will be a shortcut to happiness. (Kinda like people think having a baby or getting married or buying a house will finally make them happy.)But what if you could be happy in any career -- including the one you're in now?Here's a truth that might feel a little confronting.It's not your work that makes you happy. It's your thoughts.And the good news is that you get to think whatever the hell you want!It opens up the possibility that you could be happy right...

Is there such a thing as a life coaching cult? Yes, but they're exceedingly rare.Notable examples: Lighthouse (see the BBC podcast series "A Very British Cult" and arguably Scientology). Yes, your girly loves a good cult documentary. 🤣 So rest assured, if you sign up for help to stop yelling at your kids, it's extremely unlikely you'll end up living in a dorm, eating a mango-only diet, and shaving Dear Leader's butt hairs.But that doesn't mean that you can't ask great questions and ...

What's wrong with advice? Everyone wants advice, right? (Especially great advice yours!)Here's the thing.We're all conditioned to give and receive advice. You can't post about your cat's teeth-grinding without getting a million helpful suggestions — everything from supplements to surgery to GET HIM TO THE VET IMMEDIATELY BEFORE HE DIEZ.But repeat after me:🦄 More than anything, people just want to be seen or heard🦄 And advice does the opposite🦄 It creates separation🦄 Especially when we're miss...

"All I do is give ... and no one cares.""I'm drowning under the weight of my obligations.""I'm surrounded by takers who drain me.""I'm sick of being the strong one who's there for everyone else." 😡 ^ If you've ever had thoughts like these, you're not alone.The issue of support (and lack thereof) comes up so often in life coaching.If you're feeling unsupported and unappreciated in any area of your life — work, family, friendships or anywhere — this week's podcast episode is for you!We'll ...

Can we just all agree that exercise (the actual doing of it) is wicked uncomfortable?This is doubly true if you've been away for awhile living life and are now coming back to fitness."I can't WAIT to get on the treadmill and start huffing and sweating and feeling like I'm charging through a wall of jello."^ Said no human ever. 🤣 When exercise feels hard, we often make it mean we're lazy or weak or broken.But what if that's not true? What if it just gets to be hard? Are you will...

You've cleaned up your schedule.You've prioritized your life. You're saying no to friends and invitations that exhaust you.You've scheduled more time to relax.You got to bed on time.So why are you still so damn tired?Here's the thing. Rest isn't just a about taking a bubble bath or getting more sleep.Your body can be still. But if your mind is going 90 mph, you're not resting like you could be.You live in a world where you're constantly being carpet bombed with information. And no o...

Tired of waiting for you bestie to get her shit together and go to Paris with you?Would you give your left arm to get your partner off the couch and onto a romantic island?Friend, if your soul is longing to travel — and you've been putting it off because no one will go with you — this week's podcast episode is for you.This week, we're diving into all things solo travel.Why it's an amazing gift to give yourself (and those around you).All the ways it will change you life.And what to think,...

When we believe a thought like "I'm not enough," we will see evidence of our not-enoughness EVERYWHERE.And that's NOT because it's true. It's because your brain will always show you more evidence of what you already believe.(Look at your MAGA Uncle Ted if you need further proof!)What if you could make this confirmation bias work in your favor?What if you could train your brain to constantly show you all the ways that:You're enough?You're loved?You're successful?You're doing a good job?Ho...

Does the whole concept of goal setting make you want to puke?Are you tired to chasing your dreams, only to fizzle and fade when life inevitably gets in the way?Would you rather eat broken glass than ever set another SMART goal? Well friend, it's time for you to throw away all the crap you learned from personal development gurus, break all the rules, and set goals like a raging heretic.And on this week's podcast, I'll show you how!COACH WITH SARAH:Email questions to sarah@missadventurepan...

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