You'll get weekly emails, along with content and assignments that can be found in the Facebook group and in our Strava group. Participate as much or as little as you want. 

The ultimate goal is to spend a full year developing habits and routines that will help you crush your goals. Even if you participate only for the 12 weeks that are free, my hope is that you'll develop skills and behaviors that will help you find success. 

Of course, the power of a project like this is in the group participation. We are stronger together, and when everyone shares their ideas and experiences we all benefit!

My original vision for the Responsive Endurance Project was for this to be a global project, or study, that would help endurance athletes embrace the key habits that make up Responsive Endurance Training, which are outlined in my book, Holistic Endurance Training.  

We'd share insights, compile results, and at the end of a year, we would have a collection of examples, results, and achievements.

However, there is a lot going on in the world right now that we do not have control over. And, that is causing a lot of anxiety and uncertainty. And it's hard to focus on training while holding our breath, waiting to see what scary thing will happen next.

One thing we do have control over is how we respond, which is why I decided to make the scope of The Project bigger. I want to talk about the anxiety you're experiencing and how to address it. I want people to share the struggles related to working from home with a house full of kids. I want people to let us know if they are feeling isolated. All so we can work as a group to share ideas and discover solutions.

However you are feeling right now. You are not alone. I KNOW you'll feel better if you exercise, manage stress, eat nutritious foods and get enough rest. But with all this chaos going on, it might take a while to get back into a routine. 

I am here to help you live the Responsive Endurance lifestyle, find connection, reduce stress, feel strong, and enjoy life.

Absolutely not! You can walk, run, row, swim, hike, lift weights or play pickleball. Your favorite form of movement is welcome here! Even if you don't consider yourself to be active today, I hope the energy and enthusiasm in the group will rub off on you and inspire you to move more. Need help? Just ask! The friendly members of the group are here to help.

Yep! It's free! When my Facebook feed filled with concerns over COVID-19, the Coronavirus, I wondered what I could do to help. 

I'm not a medical professional or an infectious disease expert, so how can a mom and endurance coach from Kansas offer support during this time?

I am the author of a new book on holistic endurance training--and in the book, I share the tips I used to thrive through some of the toughest times of my life.

When I think about the strategies I used then, most of those things apply to our current environment: exercise, rest, nutrition, movement and a positive mindset.

This program is NOT a rehash of the book. We'll expand on topics that will help you thrive in life, in challenging times--or if you're ready to take on a tough, new goal like running a 5K or a half marathon.

What do I get out of this? First off, knowing I offered something to help others cope in this challenging time. But, in the future, I hope you'll find the course valuable and choose to stay once your free 12 weeks have passed. Or, work with me as you train for an endurance event taking place later this year. Or maybe even hire me to speak to your group or at your event. And... I also have that new book you could buy!

But that's all in the future. Today, I want you to focus on reducing stress and feeling strong!

It's tough and frustrating, I know. It's like the whole world was cancelled at once, and now we're all scrambling to figure out what to do with our time. Maybe it will help to reframe this sudden change in plans.

Work on your weaknesses. Is your core weak? Do you have any nagging aches and pains? Now is the time to add in strength work and get stronger for the future.

Consider cross training.  Without a race on the schedule, it's a great time to reconnect with friends who train at a different pace than you. Find activities that you can do together (while maintaining the proper social distance, of course!)

Try yoga or meditation. Now is a great time to fine tune those habits that will make you a stronger athlete. Think of this as your opportunity to step back from serious training and evaluate what is going well and what needs some fine tuning.

Run for the joy of it! Just get out there and run without expectations, gadgets, or pressure! 

And hey... with practically every major race being postponed until fall--we have a lot of work to do!!