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: Mental Training
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 […]
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 […]
Would You do the Stair Climb?
Would You do the Castle Rock Stair Climb? Most interesting to me is your first response. Not the one that you say but the first thing that pops in your head. Something like? “Oh Hell no!” “Wow, that looks steep!” “I wonder if I can do that?” “That would be a challenge!” That first inner […]
Why it is Important to Get Comfortable being Uncomfortable.
Time to Get Moving! Getting in shape is both easy and hard. Are you frustrated by the number of times you have tried to get lose weight and it either didn’t work or you ended up gaining it all back? I completely understand. The concept is easy. Eat the right foods. Eat the right quantity […]