Trying to find yourself is like putting on a glove and then wondering where your hand went.
2014 09 15
2014 09 11
Move
Your body wants to move. It’s hardwired in there. It wants to experience the world through movement.
2014 09 07
Why?
Knowing the “why” behind what you are doing is one of the greatest mental tools you can have.
2014 09 04
Stress is necessary.
Stress is the key to growth. Don’t shy away from stress, run towards it.
2014 09 01
How to turn anxiety into useful mental energy
Anxiety is a form of mental energy. The ability to turn anxiety into a more productive form of mental energy is trainable. The ability to make this transformation is crucial for success.
2014 08 27
Important reminder
be awesome
2014 08 26
Habits vs. Mistakes
Habit Is a routine of behavior that is repeated regularly and tends to occur unconsciously Mistake Is an action or judgment that is misguided or wrong Habits that are not productive or “bad” need to be identified and corrected. When you are trying to make useful, long-term improvements, focus on habits. Mistakes on the […]
2014 08 25
Learning from successful outcomes
You had a bad race or one that did not meet expectations. It’s easy in that scenario to “learn” from it. It’s almost a default response…..”It wasn’t the race I was aiming for but I learned X.Y,Z” When we have success it’s as important to learn from the experience. Focus on the things you did […]
2014 08 24
Sleep
Need to recover? Sleep Feeling sick? Sleep Injured? Sleep Need a coffee in the middle of the day? Sleep for 15 minutes instead Feeling like you can’t get up for an afternoon workout? Sleep for 15 minutes before the workout Sleep is the single greatest recovery tool we have. Even 15 minutes of it can […]
2014 08 23
Easy….yes. Sloppy….no.
Easy is ok- sloppy is not ok.
2014 08 22
Do the dishes like a boss
Doing the dishes is a pain in the ass. It’s hard to find anyone who doesn’t find it a pain in the ass. But here’s the thing- doing the dishes well can make you more awesome at other things. Discipline Doing the dishes requires discipline. It’s not easy to get all fired up and motivated […]
2014 08 21
Connecting the dots
There are people who can connect the dots and people who cannot connect the dots. Let’s say you have a goal- your goal is the last dot you have to connect. Where you are now is the first dot. And in between are a whole bunch of other dots that you must connect in order […]
2014 08 15
It’s going to hurt- accept that
Endurance racing hurts. It’s tough. It’s supposed to be. That’s what you signed up for. Accepting that and embracing that in the days leading into an event is a great mental weapon and in an odd way it can make you feel more calm. You can either be riddled with nerves and anxiety about what’s […]
2014 08 14
What if…..
What if I fail? What if I fall on my face? What if I can’t do it? What if I don’t make it? What if I make a fool of myself? What if I shit my pants? What if I hurt myself? What if I don’t live up to the expectations I have of myself? […]
2014 08 13
How to be mentally tough in races
The best and easiest way to be mentally tough when you race is to get through training that requires the same or even greater mental toughness. If you are someone who regularly pulls the plug in training when it gets hard or runs 45 minutes when the workout was an hour or does 25*100 when […]
2014 08 11
For the sake of it
When you do things for the sake of themselves you are able to realize their intrinsic value. You also win…
