Every year, people pick a word. Something to guide them, define them, motivate them.
But this year, I didn’t want a word.
I wanted an experiment.
I chose to become The Alchemist.
For me, that meant leaning into transformation as a process, not a single moment of change. It meant focusing less on outcomes and more on the ingredients — the small daily actions, the glimmers, the questions, the honest check-ins that shape who we become as athletes and humans.
That’s how The Alchemist’s Challenge was born.
What It Really Means to “Become the Alchemist”
Alchemy, in its purest sense, is transformation — taking something ordinary and turning it into something extraordinary. But not by magic. By work. By heat. By patience.
If you’ve been running for a while, you know transformation doesn’t come from one “perfect” plan or streak. It comes from showing up when it’s messy. When you’re tired. When you’re uncertain.
It’s choosing curiosity over control.
Adaptability over ego.
And joy over grind.
That’s the entire spirit of this challenge — and why it looks and feels nothing like the “30-day fitness challenges” that flood your feed every January.
Why I Built This Challenge
I’ve watched too many runners burn out chasing someone else’s version of discipline.
I’ve coached athletes who were so busy trying to “get back to where they were” that they forgot to honor where they are.
And I’ve been there myself.
There’s a point in every training cycle — especially for masters and menopausal athletes — where traditional structures stop working. Hormones shift. Recovery slows. Life fills up.
But here’s the truth: your ability to adapt is your greatest strength.
The Alchemist’s Challenge helps you practice that adaptability in real time.
The 4 Phases of Transformation
This isn’t about streaks or perfection.
It’s about learning how to move through your own evolution — one choice at a time.
| Phase | Focus | What You’ll Feel |
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| Spark | Reignite joy and intention | A reminder of why you move in the first place |
| Flow | Find rhythm and trust | The quiet confidence that comes from consistency |
| Fire | Build grit and resilience | The strength to push when it matters, not all the time |
| Gold | Integrate and reflect | The peace that comes from realizing how far you’ve come |
Each phase is one week long — but it’s less about the calendar and more about the feeling. You’ll move through them at your pace, guided by daily prompts that meet you where you are.
How It Works
Each day, you get two paths:
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One for higher-energy days (when you’re ready to move, lift, or sweat)
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One for lower-energy days (when recovery, reflection, or alignment is what you need)
No streaks. No guilt. No starting over if you miss a day.
You simply choose your path, take action, and jot a few reflections in your tracker.
Over time, those small choices compound into confidence — and clarity.
What You’ll Get
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19-page reusable digital guide (PDF)
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30 days of choose-your-own-path workouts and mindset prompts
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Weekly reflections to track insights and progress
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A mood + glimmer tracker so you can see your growth visually
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Closing reflection to help you carry your lessons forward
It’s delivered instantly after checkout. You can print it, write in it, or reuse it digitally anytime you need a reset.
Why It Works
Because this challenge doesn’t tell you who to be — it helps you remember who you already are.
It pulls you out of the “more, faster, harder” loop and into something deeper:
movement with meaning.
You’ll start noticing the small moments — the ones that often go unseen in a world obsessed with metrics. You’ll see how joy and resilience build quietly, day after day.
And by the end of it, you’ll have proof: the gold you were chasing was in you the whole time.
How to Use It
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Start anytime — especially when you feel stuck or disconnected
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Layer it with your current training or use it as a reset between races
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Pick your path daily based on energy and intuition
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Reflect weekly to lock in what you’re learning
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Reuse it whenever you need to reignite momentum
The Invitation
If you’ve been craving a different kind of challenge — one that honors your body, your energy, and your growth — this is your sign.
This is your spark.
Your invitation to flow.
Your moment to rekindle your fire.
Your chance to find your gold.
👉 Grab your copy of The Alchemist’s Challenge here.
You don’t need a perfect plan to change. You just need curiosity, courage, and 30 days of choice.
Let’s make alchemy happen.