Sep 10, 2017Reflections from Oyster Dome: The 3 Pillars of Life“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” Dr. Viktor Frankl Sometimes we get caught up in the hustle of life and don’t take time to appreciate what we have or can do. Take time to notice these things. That’s exactly what…Meaningful Work7 min readMeaningful Work7 min read
Jun 29, 2017Things We Need to Talk About: Eating Disorders and Body Image in CyclingLast year I wrote a Cycling Tips piece on the various “dark sides” of cycling. Lately, there has been more awareness of other dark and negative aspects of cycling involving sexual and emotional abuse. …Mental Health10 min readMental Health10 min read
Apr 29, 2017The Mental Book of RacingIt Takes a Village Over the years I’ve had the wonderful opportunity to know and work with many talented and successful athletes. A common theme that I discovered was that all of them had a strong and supportive network of people or what we might even call a “team” to help them achieve their…Sports3 min readSports3 min read
Mar 16, 2017My latest piece for The Size Run.My latest piece for The Size Run. MY COMPLICATED RELATIONSHIP WITH RUNNINGRunning4 min readRunning4 min read
Feb 5, 2017Transitioning out of Professional Cycling: A new life chapter for Craig LewisOver the years, one key area of focus in my research and work with athletes has involved the transition (i.e., retirement) process of athletes from collegiate, elite, and professional sport. The transition out of sport can often be a challenging experience for many athletes. In 2010, I embarked on the…Cycling9 min readCycling9 min read
Feb 5, 2017THE IMPORTANCE OF A GOOD BOOK: “IF YOU CAN TAKE IT — YOU CAN MAKE IT.”Like many of you, I have been glued to the TV and internet following Olympians across the world in order to learn more about their personal stories and how they turned their Olympic dreams into a reality. As I reflect, I can remember asking my parents if I could stay…Sports7 min readSports7 min read
Jan 14, 201736January 14th birthday musings: I spent over two hours journaling in solitude yesterday. Why? Because this year I decided that a missing component in my life wasn’t necessarily someone, but rather something: I needed more spontaneity. …Life Lessons5 min readLife Lessons5 min read
Oct 8, 2016The Mental Book of RacingStriving to be Worthy: Athletic Identity and Impostor Syndrome I think there is a point in most of our lives when we feel as though we do not know who we are — where you wakeup, look in the mirror and ask yourself, “What am I doing with my life?” This is also related to the other question, “Who…Impostor Syndrome5 min readImpostor Syndrome5 min read
Sep 6, 2016The Mental Book of Racing5 Tips for a Consistent Race Season This coming weekend is the opening of the 2016 cyclocross season, for racers ranging from professional to amateur. However, it’s important for all athletes to enter into the season with a plan or what I typically call a blueprint—a type of vision for what you want to accomplish. Think of…Sports4 min readSports4 min read
Sep 4, 2016The Mental Book of RacingThe Importance of a Transition Period (aka off season) As I often tell my athletes: Train hard, recover harder. Therefore, perhaps a better way to look at the “off season” is to view it more as a “transition period” or a time of the year where athletes work on objectives outside of training and competition. Many athletes will struggle…Sports2 min readSports2 min read
