OK, endurance athletes. Remember the 80/20 Rule? I know I sure do because it’s been around FOR-EVER. The 80/20 Rule suggests that endurance athletes spend 80% of their time training at low intensity & 20% of their time training at moderate to high intensity. Pretty basic! And as a general prescription for training…it’s actually quite
Oh, Valentine’s Day. A day dedicated to love & affection. A Hallmark holiday that originated with the ancient festival of Lupercalia – a raucous, drunken fertility rite in which Roman men & women paired off. Maybe you’re planning to celebrate like the Romans of old! Or…maybe…instead of a crazy wine-filled bacchanal, you’re celebrating your sweetie
I just recently celebrated my 23rd year of Performance High coaching! It’s been quite the ride – 23 yrs of change, adjustment, challenge & learning. One of my biggest adjustments has been to my coaching style. Whereas I used to coach in a more top-down way (i.e., Let me tell you how to do X.),
As some of you are aware, I have a new interest. Coffee roasting. Yes, coffee roasting!! Although I love to cook, this world of roasting coffee beans is completely uncharted territory for me. About the closest thing I’ve done in the food world is make caramel…though caramelizing sugar really is quite a far cry from
A few years ago, I spent a couple of months in Singapore. While there I enjoyed a multitude of different noodle dishes…but not Singapore Noodles! Turns out that this mix of curried rice noodles has nothing to do with Singapore. This dish was actually created in the 1950’s or 60’s by Hong Kong (then a
One of the most rewarding experiences I have as a coach is witnessing client transformations. Sometimes that happens in just a few months…but more commonly, it’s a multi-year process. Watching someone transform from a “newbie” into an “athlete”, seeing them gain confidence in their own abilities & helping them shift their goals from broad-based “I
“Old Arthur, the legend: An exposé on the life of arthritis. Arthritis (affectionately referred to as ‘Old Arthur’, who, like that annoying cousin who’s always making everyone so uncomfortable) has been a major topic among many of my clients over the years. It is a leading cause of pain & dysfunction especially in ‘aging’ populations.
In the dark & cold of winter, I crave hot, spicy comfort food…like pho, the Vietnamese noodle soup. And really, what’s not to love? It has everything delish in it – thin sliced protein, crunchy veggies, hot peppers & that to-die-for flavorful broth. Even better is that it’s actually pretty easy to make. With just
Fear. An intense emotion necessary to human survival. In its positive form it protects us from dangers or threats that may cause us harm. In its negative form…it restricts our progress & holds us back. I’m currently reading an interesting book called Effortless Mastery: Liberating the Master Musician Within by Kenny Werner. He opens with
I love me a good burger! Doesn’t matter what kind of burger…be it beef, turkey, salmon, bean…pork?! Yes, pork. I must admit that I’ve never made pork burgers before. Though I can’t imagine why. With spicy chipotle, melty cheese & tangy tomatillo, these were downright delicious! Try these easy-peasy Chipotle Pork Burgers for tonight’s quick