What Is Your WHY?
Erin Nelligan Erin Nelligan

What Is Your WHY?

I am amazed watching people around me that are fantastic partners, fantastic parents, accomplished in their field, and training.  In my opinion, the most important factor is “what is your why?”.  Why do you focus on family. Why do you work so hard. Why do you bounce out of bed at 430am ready to get your exercise session in before the day starts.  This “why” is your true motivator when days get tough. You should have short term and long term “whys”. 

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Run With Purpose
Erin Nelligan Erin Nelligan

Run With Purpose

Running is an incredible exercise that can lead to long-term physical and mental health. It’s also a great way to see the world and explore your surroundings. For some of us, running is an addiction that keeps us “balanced”. In my world as an orthopedic surgeon and endurance athlete, I have learned several key points about healthy running.

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Fast After 50 – How to not go gentle into the night
Erin Nelligan Erin Nelligan

Fast After 50 – How to not go gentle into the night

Personally and professionally, I have unique insight into this aging phenomenon. Professionally, being an Orthopedic Surgeon treating athletes for over 20 years, I see many injuries from poor training techniques, overuse, and just bad choices. These choices leave athletes struggling as they age.

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