Olympian Lili Anna Vindics-Tóth’s Guide to Mental Health & High Performance. What young adults, athletes, and families can learn from one of Europe’s rising distance stars. The Humanity Inside Elite…
Posts Published byJustin Levine Justin Levine founded Strive to Thrive Coaching after seeing a gap too many families know firsthand: young people leaving treatment or navigating transitions often lacked the structure, mentorship, and confidence to thrive in real life.
Miles Before the Bell
How a full-time middle school teacher and marathon runner overcame depression, underfueling, and burnout — and found resilience through faith, fueling, and a performance mindset. Introduction At 5:00 a.m., when…
Dr. Felicia Pasadyn: How a Harvard Swimmer Turned OTQ Marathon Runner
Dr. Felicia Pasadyn: 4.0 Harvard Swimmer Grad, Ohio State Scholar, And NYU MD Shares How Smiling Became Her Performance Edge — And Her Reminder That Joy And Excellence Can Coexist…
Stillness in Motion
Aubrey Frentheway Nielsen, pro runner for Saucony, knows what it’s like when the mind races faster than the body. Behind medals and records, she battled anxiety, perfectionism, and sleepless nights—but…
Small Shifts, Stronger You
Former collegiate runner Erin McDonald shares how “being careful” with food slowly became restriction. By choosing to fuel, not fear, she rebuilt her energy, joy, and speed—proving your fastest self…
Letting Go to Grow
How one of America’s brightest young runners turned her pursuit of perfection into a journey of peace, balance, and empowerment. At 25, I walked away from professional running. The constant…
From Pressure to Possibility
When most people picture the life of a professional runner, they imagine a dream: running every day, training with teammates, traveling to races, and performing on big stages. For Emily…
Distance Running and the Body Image Paradox
In distance running, a silent rule has shaped generations of athletes: skinny equals fast. It’s a belief passed down through whispers in locker rooms and reinforced by coaching culture. Yet…
How to Cope with Trauma
On a quiet morning in Orem, Utah – what many call “Happy Valley” – life at Utah Valley University changed in an instant. I was only a mile from campus…