Can You Make Yourself Do Something You Don’t Want to Do? Strange question? Maybe. I think there is a huge difference between doing things you want to do and doing things you know you have to do. Especially with fitness, consistency is key. I don’t know of anyone who has made a lasting change in […]
Month: March 2019
Should Women Train Like Men?
Old stereotypes die hard in the fitness world. Note: These kind of tongue ion cheek blogs are the hardest to write. I don’t want to come off as an ass this needs to been talked about. I live in a very insulated world. My social media of choice is Instagram and I follow athletes and […]
That Dam Run 2019 Half-Marathon
Who’s up for a little adventure? Lat week I ran The Snowman Stampede Half Marathon which started at a relatively warm 23 degrees with snow and ice. This one was more challenging. Another week, another half-marathon. Bring on the adventure! Fitness Insider’s Tip: ( I just realized how cheesy that sounds but I am leaving […]
2019 Arizona Spartan Race
Reviews, Musings and Rants This was the second year I traveled from the snowy confines of Colorado to the sunny and cacti laden lands of Arizona. Specifically Fort McDowell, home for the 2019 Arizona Spartan. I did it for a couple of reasons. One, it was my birthday and what better way to celebrate that […]
What are Recovery Days and Why You Don’t Need a Day Off.
I am totally serious about this. As your coach, it is my job to give you a roadmap to change. There are enough “fitness professionals” out there selling you on the easy way. Truth is, there is no easy way but there are ways of making hard work easier. Anyone who has ever made a […]
Why You Need to Do Mobility Work Everyday
Doing you mobility work will be the foundation of your success with my training. I know mobility work can be painful. It’s not that I am trying to be mean, I actually have your best interests at heart. Most programs give you a few standard warm-up exercises, then throw you into a workout. This is […]
The Difference Between Pain and Discomfort
Why is it that some people can push themselves harder than others? How can two people do the same workout, one gets spectacular results and the other nothing? This is a fundamental question that I address with all my people. There are many ways to answer this. Some say it is discipline. Others will say […]
Customizing Your Workout
You see one Workout. I see Endless Opportunity. As your coach, you may think I want you to follow every workout to the letter. I would hate for you to do that. My workouts are outlines that I need you to fill in and make your own. The workout you see above is from my […]