by Shelley Thomas | Jun 7, 2020 | goal setting, mindset
I took a riding lesson this week that challenged me to figure things out and get comfortable being uncomfortable. There was an angled line that went vertical – 5 strides – oxer – 5 strides – vertical. I haven’t ridden an angled line like this for several years.... 
by Carol | Mar 26, 2019 | fitness, mindset
At Intrepid Wellness, I help equestrians work off the horse so they can be better on the horse. I help you get physically and mentally fit so you can perform well when you ride. One question I’m always trying to answer is what’s the most effective way to help my... 
by Shelley Thomas | Nov 29, 2018 | backstory, body image, equestrian, fitness, goal setting, mindset, weight loss
Today I wanted to write about one of my favorite topics that has had an enormous impact on me: Body image, fitness, and weight loss. I’d like to invite everyone to think about their fitness goals. What do you want? Often the answers include losing weight, fitting in a... 
by Shelley Thomas | Jun 24, 2018 | equestrian, fitness, mindset, Uncategorized
Despite the title, I don’t consider myself a perfectionist. In fact, one of my favorite sayings is, “Perfection is the enemy of good”. Now, I’m not suggesting I support shoddy work. I think paying attention to details is important and we should always strive for... 
by Shelley Thomas | May 26, 2018 | 12K, equestrian, fitness, goal setting, mindset, races
A couple of Sundays ago, I ran Bloomsday (a 12k event in Spokane, WA) for the second time. The first time I ran it was years ago; I think maybe in 1993 or 1994. I was a student at the University of Idaho at the time and just starting to get into running events. I...
