Inspiration, instigated by a thought provoking read. Action requires information. Let peace inform your actions and your intention will be displayed. -MFT Too much posturing. This is what I do. What I’m good at. What I’ve done. What I have. Where I’m going. Enough. Absorb information. Inquire. Learn. Who you are will be displayed through […]
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Maintenance for Longevity
“A soft, easy life is not worth living, if it impairs the fibre of brain and heart and muscle. We must dare to be great; and we must realize that greatness is the fruit of toil and sacrifice and high courage… For us is the life of action, of strenuous performance of duty; let us live […]
Do the least amount necessary, not the most amount possible. -Origin Unknown In 2012 I made the conscious decision to participate and compete in ultramarathon running. My running background (circa 2008) was minimal at best, but had begun to evolve and grow into a daily, obsessive passion. Living in a high desert climate, at the […]
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Pursuing Peak Performance
Points of failure in all instances define the limits of systemic function. Right Practice must seek to extend those limits through the pursuit of failure… Outside the formal practice, physical training involves the pursuit of success. Within the formal practice, physical training involves the pursuit of failure. Michael Livingston, “Mental Discipline“ When we train, we […]
The awkward, uncomfortable feeling of physical struggle we feel when the workout gets hard is essential to growth. Most people seek to avoid this at all costs, but to do so is to avoid growth and progress. Be clear on your “why” before, during, and after. “Working out” is your pure practice of engaging in lifestyle […]
Move blood, flush by-products of previous day’s effort and create a demand for food. -Gym Jones on Recovery A mature message, that is not always easily digestible, but when it’s from the crew at Gym Jones, it’s honest and accurate. I could add to this statement, but will refrain. If you’re an athlete, or want to […]
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The Power of “Simple”
The act of stripping things down to their barest elements and approaching tasks in a step-by-step manner has been largely forgotten in our 21st century instant access culture. When speaking of health we are sold on the outcome. The potential for massive change in a short amount of time utilizing some new way of eating, […]
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Running: Speed Play
How many of you like to slip into a comfortable groove, let the minutes and miles add up, and lose yourself in your runs? Me to… this is why we run! The flow, the feeling of easy, steady effort and the satisfaction of completion keep us coming back for more of these amazing experiences! When […]
“Rote, mindless repetition is not practice… it is purpose that focuses the practice, and it is the intensity and specificity of that focus that governs the efficacy of the practice.” Michael Livingstone “The most beautiful and most profound emotion we can experience is the sensation of the mystical. It is the sower of all true […]
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Mindset: Growth Choices
A wise friend of mine once told me that you can’t prioritize everything in life all at once. This statement came after I asked him why he had been away from the gym the past three months. To me, it was shocking how a person could minimize their fitness after making remarkable gains over the past […]
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