In our world of “get it quick” immediate gratification focus, it’s easy to forget that some things take time…sometimes they take A LOT of time. Endurance training is one of those things. It takes months (preferably years, actually) to get all the pieces aligned just right for a successful race day. And since Time is
A child can teach an adult three things: to be happy for no reason, to always be busy with something, and to know how to demand with all his might that which he desires. Paulo Coelho, author of The Alchemist “I love the intuitive wisdom of children. In fact, my 6-yr old niece just
Mind vs Body Which one is more important for learning? It’s a great question…and generally our answer depends upon what we’re doing. School learning? Mind, right? Sport learning? Well…body, of course! I recently read a groundbreaking book that supports my idea that combining mind & body enhances learning. In his book, The Perfect Wrong Note: Learning
When folks finally decide to get technique help, the usual reason is that they have an event or race that they’re getting ready for. But there’s another reason…one not so commonly used: Just Because. If you think you need an event or race to work on your technique, think again. No race? No problem! I LOVE
Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of Erin’s article on Restrictive Diets & Athletes. Here’s the link to read Part 1. “Last week I outlined the pitfalls of food restriction in athletes. Underfueling, whether intentional or unintentional, can lead to a host of short & long-term detriments to your training & health. So how can
“Most athletes I’ve encountered tend toward a ‘more is better’ approach in their training. In the case of nutrition, however, this usually manifests in ‘less is better’, as in: restriction & weight loss is the path to better performance. I’ve seen athletes cut out entire food groups (like fruits & starches) or dramatically shift their