Attention all Type A‘s & Perfectionists out there. This article is for you! For many of us (yes…I identify with both as well) our hyperfocus on doing things “right” can be such a limiter when it comes to learning new things. Firstly, we procrastinate asking for help. (Does this sound familiar? “Before I get coaching,
Me: Use your hips! Swimmer: My hips?? How do I “use” my hips?Me: Push, drive, snap those hips! Swimmer: I’m trying to “push, drive, snap” my hips…but nothing happens! Me: Use 500% more hips! Swimmer: Wow…that was amazing! I really moved forward! These are just a few of the conversations that I often have with new
I recently finished reading Peter Attia’s Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity (click here to read my summary). The premise of this book is brilliant & it really made me rethink my strategy for successful, healthful aging. Quite simply you identify specific things that you want to be able to do in your 90th
When the leaves start turning, the temps cool off & the sun gets low in the sky, I dream of wrapping up in a fuzzy blanket & reading a good book. And dare I say, there is no shortage of awesome books to read. Seriously…my list always seems to get longer…never shorter!! If you’re looking
I’m sure many of you know The Byrds song, “Turn! Turn! Turn!”. If you aren’t familiar with it, please take a listen…especially to those awesome lyrics! The lyrics suggest that all things will change, nothing should stay the same & that life is about dynamic movement – “To everything turn! turn! turn!” They perfectly sum
I love Mexican-inspired foods. The spices, the fruit additions, the chiles…oh my! Combine them all together & you get dishes with unique & intriguing flavors. Chiles en Nogada (chiles in walnut sauce) is widely considered to be Mexico’s national dish. It is prepared every September – El Mes de la Patria (The Month of Our
I was recently chatting with a friend about macros (carbs, fats, proteins) & he mentioned something he had recently heard. Basically, it was the idea that there are two groups of people at highest risk for not getting enough protein – young kids & older females. Although I can’t back this up with any numbers,
I need a challenge. And I’m guessing you need a challenge too. Let’s face it – humans love challenges. We see something that seems impossible (like going to the moon) & we work until we find a way to do it. Challenges stretch our limits, test our commitment, instill a sense of purpose & lend
I ask a lot of my clients…especially my swimmers. I ask them to stop swimming full stroke & just drill, drill, drill for weeks on end. It’s a tough challenge…and not everyone is up to the task. But for those that are…they eventually make the eye-opening connection between those drills & what will ultimately be
It takes four years of training to begin training for an Ironman. Mark Allen, 6x Ironman World Champion I saw this quote in a TriTown newsletter a few weeks ago & it’s been rolling around in my mind ever since. The key word – “begin”…it takes 4 yrs of training to BEGIN training for an