Category Archives: fitness

Do training and holidays mix?

Of course they do, but you have to be smart about it. Give 100% to what you are doing that day. If you are training, then train hard, if you are relaxing with family and friends, then give them your full attention. Training requires total concentration, if that is your task that day, nothing lessContinue reading “Do training and holidays mix?”

100% or not at all

I have heard quite a few people say this to me about  training over the years, and it sounds like they are really motivated. I used to believe them when I was  just starting out. I would  think, “That guy is going to do really well. ” Here’s what he was really saying (between theContinue reading “100% or not at all”

Willful blindness to the facts of fitness and health

If you cannot handle hard truth, don’t read any further! Few things in life tick me off as much as the intentional trashing of a person’s health. I see it in different forms every day. Contrary to popular belief, we are accountable for our actions (and lack of action). Cause and effect apply to everyone,Continue reading “Willful blindness to the facts of fitness and health”

elk burgers, pancakes, and lots of hiking=5lbs lost on vacation

It’s been kind of crazy lately! First it was off to Miami for a weekend of training, then just a few days later I was in Yellowstone National Park. Going from a big city at sea level (give or take a few feet) to 7,000-8,000 feet above sea level in the mountains was quite aContinue reading “elk burgers, pancakes, and lots of hiking=5lbs lost on vacation”