In recent years I’ve really gotten into the ultralight concept for backpacking. Frankly, it’s brilliant! The less you take…the lighter your pack…the easier it is on your body! When I think back to my early days in The Mountaineers where we took everything AND the kitchen sink, I cringe at how heavy my pack was.
Finally! Trail season is here!! The sun is out, warmer temps have arrived & the trails are calling!! No matter what your preferred dirt experience (mtn biking, hiking or running), now’s the time to do a bit of preparation to maximize fun & minimize injuries. In this 3-part series we’ll dive into steps that you
The sports food market has practically exploded in recent years. No longer is PowerBar the only option for on-the-go exercise food. (Editor’s Note: I remember cutting PowerBars into small pieces & sticking them to my bike top tube for easy-to-access food during triathlons!) But although these packaged options are convenient, they are also expensive &
Although I love watching sports…well…at least certain sports like cycling, all Olympic events, swimming, motocross…the downside is that you can easily be lulled into thinking that the athletes experience exciting, heroic moments on a regular basis. Truth be told, amazing performances of any kind are like an iceberg: the visible part is extremely small whereas
In sport (as in life) there is a physical side & a mental side…and the two really should connect. In fact, the more we can connect our physical & mental sides…the more we can get them to interact with each other, the faster we can improve (see my blog on “Making Loud, Obnoxious ‘Juicy Mistakes’!“).
When you ask athletes what the #1 thing is that they want to improve, most answer “Speed”. Seriously…what athlete doesn’t want to get faster?! But how many athletes focus on technique first to improve speed? I’d argue…unfortunately…not many. The tricky part then becomes just exactly how to improve speed. There are many ways: Get stronger
One of the most difficult coaching scenarios is when athletes want to learn something, but they challenge the thought process. In other words, they want the End Result…but they push back against the Why. To me, those two things – the End Result & the Why – can’t be separated. You HAVE to believe the
Asking for help. One of the hardest things for humans to do. I’m guilty just like everyone else. I hesitate…I think “I’ll just keep working on it”…I have this magical thought that “It’ll just get better.” And to be fair, it does get better…but it often takes such an inordinate amount of time! It’s such
“As a lifelong fitness enthusiast, I’ve always taken pride in pushing boundaries, inspiring others to achieve their fitness goals, & embodying the epitome of health & strength. For 15+ yrs, I lived & breathed the fitness lifestyle as a NASM Certified Personal Trainer coaching countless individuals on how to transform their bodies & lives. As
I’ve always loved salmon…but after trying steelhead trout at Timberline Lodge last summer…this fish has become my new fav! Even my less-than-psyched-about-fish partner enjoys it. There’s no fishy-ness, it’s wonderfully moist & oh so easy to make. Put a uber-flavorful sauce on top of it & you have a great dinner. Voila – I give