Pioneer Valley On The Move

12/21/2025

12/20/2025

Go Caroling Day is a reminder of the joy and connection that music brings during the holiday season. Caroling offers surprising health benefits; it encourages deep breathing that supports core engagement, promotes good posture while standing and singing, and gets people moving as they walk from house to house. Singing also helps reduce stress and muscle tension, boosting overall well-being.

For me, caroling has been part of the holidays since childhood. My family is full of musicians, artists, and actors, so singing for (and with) our neighbors was a natural extension for us. My sister keeps the tradition alive by hosting caroling parties each year—and she always welcomes any impromptu carolers who join in!

Caroling is a fun, social way to stay active and share some holiday cheer 🎄✨

12/16/2025

Quick Tip Tuesday!
Stress fractures are common in runners under age 30 and frequently are a cause pain in the second metatarsal, the longest bone in the foot that connects to the second toe. A 2018 study by physical therapist Irene Davis, PT, PhD, published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, found that when runners were cued to “run softly,” they significantly reduced impact forces through the legs, decreasing the likelihood of developing a stress fracture.
See article below:

Impact loading can be reduced through gait retraining and the results persist at least 1 yr. As impact loading is associated with injury, this simple intervention may provide a powerful method of reducing musculoskeletal injury risk in runners.

12/10/2025

I love my athletes! There's something so special about working with young athletes and knowing the guidance I provide now will help them long into their future.

12/09/2025

Quick Tip Tuesday!
Listen to how you walk. Notice how your feet strike the ground. Does it sound the same on both sides, or does one foot strike louder?
If one foot sounds louder than the other as you walk, your body may be out of balance. Uneven steps can signal weakness, stiffness, or compensation from an old injury—and over time, that can lead to pain.
One way to start addressing asymmetry is by focusing on the sound of your steps—aim to hear an even, balanced rhythm as you walk. The video below provides an example of how to apply this during your walk.

12/08/2025

I am so grateful for messages like this and for every athlete who trusts me with their journey!

12/07/2025

Thank you for hand painting this beautiful door sign! It makes me smile every time I see it 😊