Shelly Uner

Why Dig Deep?

Below is a post I wrote for another blog nearly six years ago (November 2015). I think it encapsulates why I chose Dig Deep as part of my current blogging and business adventure: I have a son with epilepsy. It has taken ten years of seizures for me to start calling the spade the spadeContinue reading “Why Dig Deep?”

Fake It ‘Til You Make It?

I was watching the Olympic Trials for Track & Field the other evening and the commentator mentioned how one of the female runners had struggled with “imposter syndrome.” The comment stuck with me because it was a phrase my own therapist had used to describe some of my own hesitations with regard to coaching running.Continue reading “Fake It ‘Til You Make It?”

Value of Cross-Training

While running is my primary sport, there is great value in working cross-training activities into my training cycles. Repetitive action of one kind of activity can lead to injury, and mental dullness. When choosing an activity or sport to cross-train for a sport like running, it’s a good idea to choose something that still boostsContinue reading “Value of Cross-Training”

Safe Summer Exploration for the Fur Babies

Summer activities can be a challenge in any climate, but particularly in Central Florida where the heat and humidity come on early and often stay late. While yesterday’s adventure was just a casual hike for the humans, dogs will be dogs and they definitely got in a solid workout running ahead and checking out allContinue reading “Safe Summer Exploration for the Fur Babies”

Recovering from Staleness

I’m a fairly dedicated self-motivated runner, but several years ago I recruited a coaching colleague and friend to help me in my training. Most weeks this involves having him write up a workout schedule for me that balances running and cross-training activities. If I’m actively training for a particular race, the training plan covers specificContinue reading “Recovering from Staleness”

Who Is Girl with Dog?

More accurately it would be Woman with Dogs, plural. Stout, the sassy lovable black lab, was the OG and she still rules the pack so really, it begins and ends with her even though our pack has grown over the years. Stout was the one who got me through the death of my mom 8Continue reading “Who Is Girl with Dog?”