It is our attitude at the beginning of a difficult task which, more than anything else, will affect its successful outcome. -William James
Author: Dr. Gloria Petruzzelli
Dr. Petruzzelli is a clinical & sport psychologist, triathlete, and certified mindfulness meditation teacher and a certified perinatal mental health psychologist in Sacramento, California.
Results are In: Ironman 70.3 California
I did it, and with a PR to boot! Thank you everyone for your positive race vibes, prayers, and encouraging words of support, it truly got me through. Here is a break down of my results: Swim (1.20 miles): 40:19 Bike (56 miles): 2:54:14 (19.28 mph) Run (13.1 miles) : 1:36:33 (7:22/mile pace) Total Time: … Continue reading Results are In: Ironman 70.3 California
IM 70.3 California Pre-Race Reflection
Excited to be racing IM Oceanside 70.3 for the first time this weekend. I have done many other half-ironmans but none this early in the season. It’s funny because the first time I watched my husband do this race in 2010 I thought to myself “I will never do a race this early and when it’s … Continue reading IM 70.3 California Pre-Race Reflection
Be.
Be quick but never hurry. -John Wooden Doing what needs to be done in each moment. Present to every moment. Be Here, Be Now. Mindful of doing the right thing, for me, in each passing moment. I am here. I am ready. I AM.
Dr. Gloria Petruzzelli, Psy.D., PMH-C 