Wow, dreaming about where we want to go is fun! There’s only one problem… the way to that goal isn’t clear. The goal may seem impossible without that clarity. In a very short time, that can get pretty frustrating. The good news is there’s a simple way to get that clarity and soothe the frustration. … Read more How to Be Disciplined Part 4: Embracing the Reality of Where You Are
Every year, I notice two camps arise during the holiday season. There’s the group that simply can not stand the holidays. They don’t like the Christmas music, they don’t like the commercialism, they don’t like Christmas trees going up any more than a minute before the Thanksgiving turkey is stored in Tupperware… they hate it … Read more Happy Holidays from Extra Life Fitness
Here’s a quick review of what we have covered so far… In part 1, I introduced the concept of a discipline framework that could help a person establish the discipline practice necessary to consistently pursue their goals. This framework consisted of the following elements: We express a desire to achieve an outcome. We make an … Read more How To Become Disciplined Part 3: Making an Empowered Decision
In part one of this series on how to become disciplined, I shared a bit about what it means to be disciplined. I have some experience with this on both sides of the equation. I have been both undisciplined and very disciplined. Which version of myself do you think achieved his goal? Which was more … Read more How to Be Disciplined Part 2: Dancing With Desire
No other topic in triathlon elicits as much confusion and conflicting viewpoints as does the topic of exercise nutrition – what we consume and how during exercise or racing. It seems that every “solution” is THE solution in the mind of the person presenting the solution, even if said solution is directly contradicting another THE … Read more The Exercise Nutrition Triad, and Why Each Piece Is Necessary For Success In Triathlon Training and Racing
Develop the mindset of a pro, and the attitude of the final finisher. Sounds catchy, doesn’t it? Every time I attend an endurance event, whether it be an Ironman Triathlon or a 5k race, there is a theme that almost always stands out to me. It involves the two happiest people in the race. The … Read more The Mindset of a Pro, and the Attitude of the Final Finisher
As a beginner triathlete who is new to swimming, should you focus on the glide, or high turnover? There is a big debate on the triathlon forums as to which is best. But as with many things, it is not necessarily an either/or. It’s a both/and. Watch the video to learn more. Thank you for … Read more Beginner Swimming: Glide Vs. High Turnover – Minute Tip
A decade ago, I was a heavy drinker. That’s putting it mildly. I was drinking to the point of blackout every weekend, and on some weeknights. It’s hard to describe how I got to that point in my life, but certainly the underlying issues included an intense anxiety disorder and depression. Early on, alcohol relieved … Read more Triathlon – The Ideal Supplement to Sobriety
Every athlete who had a race planned during the Spring of 2020 had a wrench thrown into their plans with the outbreak of COVID-19, and the ensuing shutdown of… well… everything. For an A-type triathlete training for an Ironman, whether it be their first or their 50th, it was a huge blow. In the grand … Read more Is Ironman Virtual Racing the New Finish Line We Need?
