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2021 Fort Ritchie Olympic Triathlon

General thoughts about the Fort Ritchie Olympic Triathlon and the race experience.       On August 1, 2021, I participated in a 1 mile swim, 25 mile bike and 6.2 mile run. If you want stats, splits, watts, etc. you will find none of it here.    Why?    It’s not what is important to me in participating in triathlon. It’s not my why! I signed up for the local race in Cascade, Maryland because I knew it would challenge me mentally and physically. My expectations were to finish and learn.  This race was not wetsuit legal and a USAT championship series race.    I knew it would bring out some spectacular athletes from the area.    But I also knew this, I have never swam in open water without a wetsuit.    Never.    Stacy motto- Safety first.  I will not put myself or others at risk for me to race.    I quietly spoke to the race director and he nodded that I could do the race but would not race in my age group and would not be eligible for prizes. I accepted without question because those are
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Health Coaching and You

2020 is not cancelled.  It is a time to pivot and prepare.  This year I start my health coaching business.     Coaches hold hope for you as you realize your potential.  We help you become a better you.  Do you want a different outcome or looking to optimize your wellness?  Let's do this.   Health coaches help you to discover how to live more optimally and tap into your potential. Coaching will assist you in identifying untapped energy, implement strategies and tools to help you execute your newly found strength. My background is in behavioral change.  I have a Masters in Psychological Counseling and leverage this knowledge to help you become the best you.  My emphasis is to work with clients to help them identify roadblocks and build health strategies to meet their goals.   Do not let you get in your own way.   Business kickoff begins in November.  Stay Tuned If you are interested, please contact me at coachnpstacyw@gmail.com.  I will contact you about services.
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Commentary: Compassion Fatigue and COVID-19-The Chronic Condition of the Helper

It’s April 12,2020. You are not reading an Orwellian novel. The first case of COVID-19 in the United States was reported on 1/22/2020 in Washington State. Eighty days later, the Untied States has reported 555,313 cases, and 22,020 deaths. Who was there from the beginning? Nurses. Nurses care but at what expense? COVID-19 sheds the spotlight on a well-known chronic condition in nursing- compassion fatigue. Since the very beginning of this pandemic, nurses’ lives have been a constant cycle of caring for critically ill patients; fighting to save each one; watching patients decompensate; mourning; clocking out after a 12-16hr shifts and returning to the bedside the next day. This continuous loop is unsustainable. Nurses are suffering from compassion fatigue. Compassion fatigue is a state of exhaustion related to the constant exposure to trauma and/or illness. Nurses not only experience increased physical and mental exhaustion, but reductions in work satisfac
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The Reflections on COVID-19 from Generation X

When you grow up with less, you learn how to make a dollar out 15 cents See Langston was right. Life ain’t no crystal stair and grit is only a new concept to the comfortable living high on Maslow’s hierarchy. See when you grow up with little, you can make something out of nothing. You know how to create calm in the chaos.  We know how to maximize with minimal. We’ve been living the game of Chutes and Ladders.  We’ve been watching those who sit securely in the cushy desks slide down the chute while others who have been the backbone of this nation climb up the ladder to save her. See Patti told us Your Ams to Short to box with God. She’s right you know But this is all about show Healthcare is a human right Nah, I’m not one to pick a fight But... Like Stevie said we living on the edge of.. COVID-19 So forgive me this may sound mean For all of those who were against Obamacare and said it was like Government cheese Give your check to essential workers please As the Dix
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You Are Sweet Enough-Diabetes Prevention: Importance of Nutrition and Exercise

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Why dedicate a month to diabetes awareness?  According to the American Diabetes Association, over 9.4% or @ 30 million Americans have diabetes type 2.  Chances are if you have 10 people in a room, one out of the 10 will have diagnosed or undiagnosed  diabetes mellitus type 2.  Unlike diabetes mellitus type 1, an autoimmune disease, diabetes mellitus type 2 (DMT2) is related to lifestyle.  This means that this disease process can be reversed through changes in nutrition and exercise. What is Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 (DMT2)?  The pathophysiology of diabetes is quite complex.  The simplest explanation is that diabetes is a disease process where there is excessive glucose (sugar) circulating in their bloodstream that is not being used properly by the cells.  Instead of the glucose (sugar) going into cells where it can be used for fuel, the glucose remains in the bloodstream where it builds up and causes damage to the body. The most c
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Beginning is winning- Hagerstown Duathlon

Occasionally, I participate in low- key races for the fun and to test my personal limits. It was a great day for sure. I watched my fellow triathlete get 2nd place in her age group and saw many familiar faces in Multisports that I have raced with all season. This was my last multisport race for season so what a wonderful way to end the season. Yesterday, I completed a local Duathlon. After the race, I packed up my belongings and drove to a local supermarket to grab food before heading home. I wore my medal to the supermarket. Someone asked me, “Did you win the race?” I smiled and said, “No.”The lady continued “ How come you got a medal and you did even win?” I smiled with my best Stacy smile thinking should I answer or not. I did. I replied “ Every athlete who finished earned the medal. They trained to get to the starting line and decided to put themselves through a 15 mile course that required them to run then bike then run again. The participants’ ages ra
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How to Build a Life -Commit 100% to Becoming the Person You’re Meant to Be

The most important thing that you can do is commit 100% to becoming the person that you’re meant to be, living the life you so deeply desire to live. This means more than just saying, “I want this.” It means that you will go after this dream of yours with every ounce of energy that you have. It means structuring your life in a way that can only support your success. You may have to work at a job you don’t like in an unrelated industry; that’s okay. If you’re ready to commit to making your dream a reality, then find a job that allows you to be done at the end of the day. Don’t look for the competitive position with room for growth; look for something that pays and lets you leave when the day is over. Committing 100% means you don’t waste time sitting on the couch watching hours of mindless television. It means you’re reading, practicing, applying, writing, or doing something that moves you closer to your goal. It’s all about hustle, baby! Yes, take breaks, care for
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