G2G Mindset

17/11/2024

Just Incredible. 3 years in the making to hit this goal of completing the New York City Marathon… but instead of just completing it, Jane went 12 minutes faster than her goal time. Congratulations Jane and thank you for taking a chance on me to coach you to this achievement. You have big things in the endurance / running world ahead.

08/09/2024

Training for endurance events is tough. Lucky this amazing athlete Megan is tougher and keeps showing up for the long training sessions. Today was another 4.5 hour effort to prepare her body and mind. The hardest work has now been done before Megan tackles her next Ironman 70.3 in two weeks. I love seeing people shine with strength and resilience through the pursuit of their goals. Can’t wait to see you go get this finish line Megan. ⭐️💪🏊‍♀️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♀️

23/07/2024

Trail-Running Triumph by G2G Mindset coached athlete Freyr at the epic event on the weekend. Freyr has trained so hard over the past 6 months (scrambling up and down very big hills) to prepare herself to take on the 22km trail run event. Not only did she beat her goal time by over 5mins, she finished top 40% in her category. Such a huge effort given the huge workload Freyr has as a University Professor and Lecturer, mum, wife (and all the other hats worn not listed here!). Congratulations Freyr. Time to enjoy guzzling down some well earned carbs and celebratory 🥂 this week!

29/05/2024

Did you know that Yoga can Improve Athletic Performance And Prevent Physical Injuries? It makes sense that military, elite athletes and other physically oriented careers incorporate Yoga into their training plans. I love providing this service as I get to practice at the same time as delivering. It was a pleasure going back to the training establishment where I spent the first 3 years of my military life at. I wish I knew then what I do now about the benefits of yoga! It’s never too late to start Yoga though. Good to see performance enhancement and injury prevention are part of training these days!

21/05/2024

Happy Wednesday everyone! It was great to have a chat with Army veteran and wellbeing practitioner Kate Chisholm less than two days ago, which she has already published as a podcast episode!!

I loved talking about triathlon and how this sport has given me so much goodness, including the drive to establish a triathlon group locally, Yass Valley Triathlon Club. I also admit in this chat that I hated yoga initially but now find it crucial in managing anxiety and other symptoms and allow rest and recovery for optimal sporting performance. Happy listening!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/19YpYQAHhJZh7DGlEOx213?si=9rFInkYrQteufmYhQjOkFw

13/05/2024

Medal Monday! Here she is ladies and gents! Lisa smashed her 5km run time goal by 156seconds at the Mother’s Day Classic yesterday. Overachieving much Lis?! 😜💓💓💓 So happy for you and such a great performance. 💓💓💓⭐️⭐️⭐️

11/05/2024

Nothing short of incredibly impressed with this powerhouse pocket rocket, Lisa, who has worked incredibly hard for the past 6 months to prepare for tomorrow’s Mother’s Day Classic Run in Canberra. She’s been out there training come rain, hail or shine to reach her goal. Lisa, you are ready to go celebrate all the hard work with your goal event tomorrow. Your tribe and I can’t wait to see you shine bright like the unbreakable and brilliant diamond you are. Go get it Lis and Happy Mother’s Day!

19/04/2024

It is 2 years since I launched my small business Good 2 Go Mindset - my avenue to helping others achieve their goals and develop tools for their wellbeing toolkits. I have always tried to lead by example with my own training and racing and never set training that I wouldn’t do myself. I am so happy for all those I’ve worked with discover greater potential within themselves and I’m looking forward to helping more people grow and thrive.

21/03/2024

Over the past fortnight, I attended a number of hearings at the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Su***de both to support an incredibly brave friend delivering her witness statement, as a representative of RSL NSW and for myself as someone who grappled with suicidality and lost a number of military mates to su***de. It was heavy and hard yet cathartic attending these hearings as I got to meet the exceptional staff of the Royal Commission, including Counsel Assisting the Royal Commission, Erin Longbottom KC, who supported me to produce my own 30 page witness statement with my recommendations to reduce su***de rates in our veteran community. I re-read my statement and reflected on the progress I have made since my darkest days post medical discharge from Army when I felt like a complete failure and totally hopeless. Through the power of sport and continuing to support veterans and families through volunteer roles in the veteran community, I have felt a sense of strong purpose and achievement.

As the Royal Commission heads into it's final days of the final hearing block, it is on us all as a community to ensure we keep shining a light on the struggles faced by those who have served in the military and to help them and their families to not just survive but to thrive post service. This is a video excerpt from just after my medical separation when I was struggling to find purpose post service which I dug help as next week I have the incredible opportunity to speak to an Army Battalion about my lived experience. Here I will share how I navigated the difficulties coming out of the military and ways to safeguard against poor mental health outcomes. This presentation will be at the base where I last wore my Army uniform which will no doubt bring up some bittersweet feelings yet also reinforce the incredible and sometimes unexpected paths that can be forged if we are passionate and believe in the cause we are fighting for.

60 seconds · Clipped by Sarah Watson · Original video "60 Minutes Australia: Race For Life, part two (2015)" by 60 Minutes Australia

25/02/2024

No matter my athletes goal we get it done, even if the training may seem unconventional to some. Some days I get to bring my kids to work too, which is a bonus! A forced march on some decent hills was on the program today. Proud coach and mum here! Loved that the 4 legged cheer squad tagged along to support.

21/01/2024

“Either you choose to stay in the shallow end of the pool or you go out into the ocean.” Christopher Reeve (the original Superman).

It has been an absolute joy to help Lisa take the plunge into improving her swimming skills so that she can confidently compete in a triathlon this year.

Super proud of you Lisa and love being a part of this fitness journey with you. 🧜‍♀️🏊‍♀️💪