The weather outside is frightful and the fire is so delightful… Snowy and 9 degrees out with the wind chill. And that is exactly why you should get outside and run or walk. So let’s look at 5 reasons why this is so important. Get comfortable being uncomfortable. This is a very odd world we […]
Category: Brain and Mind
Box Breathing 101: Just Chill Out
I wanted to write a short post on box breathing. For those of you that don’t know, box breathing is a Navy Seal breathing technique to suppress anxiety, fear and help you think clearly. I first learned about this from Mark Divine’s book, “Unbeatable Mind”. I will put an Amazon picture and a link at […]
Dealing with Race Week
Or better yet, how to keep your sanity. I am right in the middle of race week and I thought it might make for an interesting article if I talk about what goes on in my head the week before a big race. Disclaimer: I am not a professional racer and I will never be […]
New Scar for my Collection
Personally, I like scars. Scars tell a story of your life both good and bad. To me, they are a sign you were an active participant in this life not some person who wrapped themselves up in bubblewrap to protect themselves. Somehow modern society, which I always seem to be at odds with, would like […]
How to Break Old Habits
Dealing with self-sabotage. Why does this happen? It just doesn’t seem fair. We get fed up with something in our life to the point that we feel we are ready for change. We start a new exercise/nutrition/lifestyle and for a few weeks it works really well, then it all goes to hell. This is one […]
Beat the Heat Marathon Attempt 2019
You can’t finish them all… A great 20th century poet/philosopher once said, “You got to know when to hold ’em. Know when to fold ’em. Know when to walkaway…know when to run”. Running was exactly the plan but it didn’t quite workout that way. I started out the day thinking I was going to complete […]
The One Question You Need to Ask Yourself.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
4 Easy Tricks to Avoid Overeating
4 Simple tricks to avoid overeating during the holidays. Did you know statistics show people gain between 5 and 15 pounds over the holidays? Combine cold, dark, short days with tasty holiday food and you have a potent recipe for weight gain. Let’s be honest, you will never see me with a bag of […]